After a great response by the forum members to my last post on watch photography I thought I would add to the subject with a working example.
I was asked to take some record shots of a Monaco. Record being a true and acurate representation of the subject. So, no fancy background or props just a clear and sharp image of the watch.

I explained in my last post that I use natural light and reflectors. I use this area in my house by the front door.

The windows next to the front door have a frosting film over the glass and they are facing south west (afternoon sunlight in the northern hemisphere). This gives an excellent even light. There is also a window at the back of the worksurface and the walls on either side are white. So, good even light comming in and being bounced around (diffused) by the white walls. The working height of the surface is very handy and makes the set up less troublesome for the back.

The set up is best explained by the following picture.

As you can see I have various sizes of aluminium foil line cards. (The two on the left against the wall are not part of the set up). Another great tip: a ball of bluetack is essential for propping up a card, holding things in place and other applications too numerous to mention. By the way, bluetack is a UK term for a blue (or white) putty like material used to temporarily fix a picture to a wall amongst other things. I am not sure of the name of the product in other countries but you will find it in any stationary shop.

and here we have the final result.

A simple set up to achieve the required result.
I hope you enjoyed this and get some bluetack if you dont already have some lying around the house.

regards
Paul Gavin