Why do sellers take photos of the watch on their wrist

[aea730]

Ive just been looking through the classifieds and some of the photos, even if I liked the watch, would put me off buying it. There is one current one which I wont identify but easily found which even the keenest buyer would be put off by.

For goodness sake if you are selling a watch leave it in the box, put it on a desk, on a dark surface, even on the dog! It would look far better and less off putting than seeing it on your hairy, spotty or limp wrist!!

[andy tims]

It can help see how a watch wears - big, small, how tall etc.

[CardShark]

A watch in it's natural habitat, shirley?

[Chicane-UK]

Helps you get an idea of the size, how it looks "on", etc... think it makes perfect sense?!

[Ikemi]

As others have said, it's good to see a watch on a wrist to see how it wears. If a seller doesn't include a picture of the watch on a wrist, I'll either search Google for one or ask for a shot I'd rather see lots of pictures in an advert rather than just one!

Also, just noticed a Porsche Design replica watch in the PH Classifieds for £175

[tonym911]

But how do you know how big the wrist is?? I'm with the OP on this one.

[JAM35F]

I always prefer to see a wrist shot, better idea of how the watch will look and a fair gauge of size. It's usually easy to spot if someone has fat wrists that are distorting the size. I think the OP needs to be brave and face up to his body issues.

[aea730]

It was this one that tipped me over the edge http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3534950.htm

The seller does say its not his wrist though. I suppose its the G Shock rapper look!!

[JAM35F]

Nice gang tat!

Just sold a watch this morning using a wrist shot on PH, my wrists must look honest and trustworthy.

[daveenty]

aea730 said:

It was this one that tipped me over the edge http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3534950.htm

The seller does say its not his wrist though. I suppose its the G Shock rapper look!!

Ha...thought it might be that one.

My watch, definitely not my wrist though.

Haven't any more pics, and no camera apart from the one on the phone, so that's it I'm afraid.

[aea730]

sorry mate, no offence, you obviously thought the same about it though with the "wrist disclaimer"

[daveenty]

aea730 said:

sorry mate, no offence, you obviously thought the same about it though with the "wrist disclaimer"

None taken

[madmover]

I can understand some peoples thinking and why many would think it maybe helpful but in my opinion it would be a pointless exercise as everybody's wrist is different. I believe the only real way to see if a watch looks right or not is to try one on for yourself and if your unable to do so look at the measurements supplied by the manufacture. Its just my view though and I can totally appreciate/understand why others may think it would be helpful to see it on someone elses wrist on a photo as it would give you a rough idea to how it sits/looks...