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Brandon Skinner's post highlights the unexpected locations that can provide exceptional lighting for watch photography, turning a mundane gas station stop into an impromptu studio. His captivating image of a Habring² Grand Erwin demonstrates how ambient light can reveal intricate details and textures, prompting a discussion among collectors about the watch's unique features and the art of capturing them.
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Key Points from the Discussion
- The featured watch is a new Habring² Grand Erwin, notable for incorporating the '2' into the brand's logo on the dial side, a departure from previous models where it was typically only found on the movement.
- The Grand Erwin model features Habring²'s in-house Jumping Seconds complication.
- Syringe hands are a favored design for dress watches, with Patek Philippe's 5320 perpetual calendar cited as an example of their elegant application.
- Habring² watches are generally considered challenging to photograph effectively, raising curiosity about the specific lighting conditions at the gas station.
- The movement of the Habring² Grand Erwin is a point of interest for its uncluttered and attractive three-hand display.
- Habring² is recognized for offering solid propositions in watchmaking, with the featured example reinforcing this perception.
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