I will try today to teach you how to create an classic watch. This tutorial is very simple, it has few steps, and can easily show you the basic steps on how to create an such watch.
e-maniacs-watch

  1. Step 1
  2. We will start by creating an empty document (800px – 600px)

  3. Step 2
  4. Using Ellipse tool, U – create an circle by holding SHIFTH key pressed like this (you can experiment with different sizes you want)

    step-2

  5. Step 3
  6. Now add some Gradient Overlay:
    step-3-1
    Add and Inner Shadow – follow the instructions on the picture
    step-3-2
    We have the following result:
    step-3-3

  7. Step 4
  8. We will create a new circle on top on the previous one:
    step-4-1
    We will add some style to the layer:
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    My result until now looks like this:
    step-4-1

  9. Step 5
  10. Now we start to add some details to make it look more like an watch
    With the same ellipse tool, create an small circle, on center of the last created ellipse:
    step-4-1

    For all the elements use the following styles:
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  11. Step 6
  12. Let-s add more details; with the Pen Tool P create the rest of the elements:
    step-4-1
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  13. Step 7
  14. Let’s add some numbers to the clock. With the Pen Tool P, create an rectangle like in the next picture:
    step-4-1
    Add also the rest of the numbering:
    step-4-1

  15. Step 8
  16. With an floral brush add a nice background to the watch:
    step-4-1

  17. Step 9
  18. One more little detail, glass reflection
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    Following these steps, i have manage to create different variations. You decide if they are nice or not :)

    e-maniacs-watch

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