Scottish Watches Podcast #360 : Take Better Watch Photos With Philologus

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 360! A new co-host is making his debut on the podcast, though he has been a long-time website contributor, and helped me cover W&W. From Singapore we bring you Philologus or @wildwristwatch if you are familiar with his amazing Instagram content. He shares his watch story and photography tips.

Wrist check: Philo is wearing his Rolex Explorerm124270. A keeper for him, so it heart less to get it from the secondary market after spending time some time in a waitlist.A person holding a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidenceA watch on a person's wrist Description automatically generated Philo discovered the Explorer 1 by watching Adrian’s videos on the watch and previous generation. Here are two of the many, many, many videos he’s done on the piece: NEW 2021 Rolex Explorer 36mm – Ref 124270 A person holding a watch Description automatically generatedThe Best Rolex! – Rolex Explorer A watch on a table Description automatically generated with medium confidence Philo’s previous Rolex Submariner-114060 and Explorer I 214270.A couple of watches Description automatically generated with low confidence Philo’s watch journey started with a recommendation from his financial advisor to investigate Tudor watches. After researching mechanical watches and the history of Tudor he acquired the Black Bay S&G, then the Submariner and a Speedmaster FOIS. These where all sold when he started preferring smaller watches.A watch on a person's wrist Description automatically generatedA person wearing a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidence 1999 GMT Master 2. Rolex GMT-Master II Watches | ref 16710 | 'Full Set' A-Series | The Watch Club Rikki’s Batman and Tudor Black Shield Fast Rider. A person holding a watch Description automatically generated with low confidenceA watch on a person's wrist Description automatically generated with medium confidenceA watch on a person's wrist Description automatically generated 

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Consuming a lot of content on YouTube, Philo ended up acquiring many microbrand pieces like NTH and Nodus Sector Field. He did sell most of them as he got greater satisfaction from mainstream brands.A picture containing device, watch, gauge Description automatically generatedA watch on the ground Description automatically generated with medium confidence Two tone Tudor Prince with a linen dial. WatchNet: Trading Post: Tudor Prince Oysterdate Datejust two tone 18k gold steel everyday watch Linen dial structural great condition jubilee Philo’s Tudor Prince Date Day 76214.A person wearing a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidenceA silver watch with a black band Description automatically generated with low confidenceAround the time he got the Prince he started posting on IG and found how hard taking pictures really was. He started learning by following accounts like @TheBlackDialA watch on a white surface Description automatically generated with low confidence @Lar5ErikA watch and a cup of coffee Description automatically generated with low confidence @SuissemateA person holding a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidence@AverageWatches`A hand holding a watch Description automatically generated with low confidence@TylerAlexanderPhotographyA picture containing watch, indoor, floor Description automatically generated@TheWatchDude2A person wearing a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidence@WatchStudiesA person holding a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidence @h0p1a @M.Adcock81, @Delugs, @BarkandJack, @RichHorology, @BowlofSalmon, @WatchSpirit, @Alex_On_Time,@Chronolytical

His first camera was the Fujifilm xa3. Fujifilm X-A3 Review | PCMag

Rikki’s Fujifilm FinePix S602 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix S602 Zoom Review: Digital Photography Review Now that Philo is producing magazine level photographs, he would tell his younger self to analyze other people’s photos and pay particular attention to lighting.

Peter Hurley – How to Understand the Inverse Square Law – Photo Lighting Explained A group of men looking at each other Description automatically generated with low confidence Philo’s camera upgrade: Fujifilm-X-T3-Mirrorless-Lens-Kit 5 ways to take better INSTAGRAM photos 2021 A cup of coffee and a watch Description automatically generated with low confidence Top tips for macro video and photograph. A close up of a car's speedometer Description automatically generated with low confidence Latest articles from  Philologus EioWatch Launch: Tudor’s 2022 Releases of a Pro Plus Steel & Gold A group of watches Description automatically generated with medium confidence This Week (in Watches) Today, 5 April 2022, Watches & Wonders Edition: 7 Things You Should Know A watch on a table Description automatically generated with low confidence This Week (in Watches) Today, 19 April 2022: 7 things you should know A black watch on a black surface Description automatically generated with low confidence This Week (in Watches) Today, 3 May 2022: 7 Things You Should Know A person wearing a watch Description automatically generated with medium confidence This Week (in Watches) Today, 10 May 2022: 7 Things You Should Know A group of people working out in a gym Description automatically generated with medium confidence Philo’s top pick from W&W: Grand Seiko Kodo 20220330-1 A picture containing control panel Description automatically generated A close up of a car tire Description automatically generated with low confidenceThe watch scene in Singapore: Singapore Watch Club x Cartier Special Edition A couple of clocks on a table Description automatically generated with low confidence A picture containing text, watch Description automatically generated  A picture containing text Description automatically generated https://www.instagram.com/redbar.singapore/ A collage of a watch Description automatically generated with low confidencePhilo’s wedding and wedding watch.A person and person posing for a picture Description automatically generated with medium confidenceA picture containing person, suit, person, clothing Description automatically generatedPhilo is currently looking into the Grand Seiko sbgw289g  A silver analog watch Description automatically generated with low confidence A silver analog watch Description automatically generated with low confidence

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Now check out the shows we mentioned throughout the episode: Scottish Watches Podcast #265 : Learning Watch Photography and More With Robbie Khan A picture containing text, watch, different Description automatically generated Scottish Watches Podcast #162 : Watch Photography Tips From A Pro – Ty Alexander (Oris, TOCKR, Seiko and more) A picture containing floor Description automatically generated Scottish Watches Podcast #354 : Norqain – The Brand, The Movements and The New Releases with Ben Kuffer A person sitting on a couch Description automatically generated with medium confidence Scottish Watches Podcast #310 : The Guys From Nodus Watches Join Us A collage of different watches Description automatically generated with medium confidence Scottish Watches Podcast #108 : Moser and Cie, The Streamliner Watch and More with CEO Edouard Meylan A person in a suit Description automatically generated with low confidence Keep up with us in these platforms:

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