So I purchased a used lightbox on ebay for $50 in order to get better photos of watches and other stuff.

I am going to use this thread to post photos from within the lightbox.
So far all I have is the lightbox.  I do not have any of the fancy stuff to hold watches
or show reflections and stuff.  My light sources are lights meant for video, so I don't know if my lighting
is wrong.  Anyone with experience with this stuff, please let me know if my lights are wrong.

My first examples without reading directions of course.

Don't forget to click on the photo for enlarged view so you can see the detail.

They do not seem significantly improved. Can you post one of your old pics here to compare them? Or even put both inot a new image for a side to side compare?

Here are some pre lightbox photos.  One with flash, one without flash.

Lightbox you use no flash, and have lights setup on the sides and top, let me take a photo of my lightbox
setup.

Here is the setup.  I think I am suppose to have the lights much closer on each side and the top of the lightbox.
My first attempt, the lights were too far away.  I'll try again with them right on this thing.

The lights are Lowel Tota lights, meant for videography that I used to do.  I think they will work ok.
You are suppose to buy little light stands that go right next to each side and then lay one on top aimed directly down.

Photo on bottom is what they show as a normal setup.

Moved the lights closer for 2nd test.

So far I like the results.  Maybe I need to watch the DVD that came with this thing.

Bottom photo is my previous best photo of this chrono pre lightbox.

Cut the background out of this shot.

3rd try, the SSW

 :o WOW--the light box sure made a difference, GREAT pics. even lighting and no flare or glare from the lights. looks like you have hit the right combination!