Reference & Planning
Collected reference images of luxury watches to understand proportion, surface material and the visual vocabulary of the category.
WORK / CASE 002
CHRONEX
A photorealistic 3D product render of a luxury timepiece — exploring material realism, lighting and cinematic composition.
OVERVIEW
THE BRIEF
CHRONEX is a self-initiated 3D product visualization project — a study in photorealism applied to luxury product design. The goal was to produce a render that could sit alongside professional advertising imagery, with attention paid to every surface material, reflection and shadow.
The watch was built entirely in Blender, from the case geometry to the dial details, bracelet links and hands. The final render captures the weight and precision you'd expect from a real timepiece.
PROCESS
HOW IT CAME TOGETHER
3D Modelling
Built the watch in Blender — case, crown, bracelet links, dial details, hands and crystal — aiming for millimetre-level accuracy.
Lighting & Render
Set up a three-point product lighting rig using HDRIs and area lights, then refined materials using PBR shaders for maximum realism.
DELIVERABLES
FINAL RENDERS
Hero Product Shot
Primary render on dark background with dramatic side lighting to emphasise the case profile.
Close-Up Dial
Macro detail of the dial showing texture, hand layering and applied indices.
Three-Quarter View
Classic product angle showing case, bracelet and crown in full depth.
Lifestyle Composite
Watch placed in a minimal lifestyle scene for advertising context.