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buz-lh · 29 February 2008, 12:21 AM

I've noticed that on all Roman numeral dials and most Arabic numeral dials as you go around the dial clockwise from 12 the numbers actually become inverted and are upside down. Is there any particular reason for this? Is it just for aesthetical purposes? Do other watchmakers do this? I'm just curious.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 February 2008, 12:25 AM

Yes, it's for aesthetic reasons and a tradition in watchmaking. Just like using "IIII" instead of "IV". Click here to read more about dial design.

buz-lh · 29 February 2008, 12:34 AM

Thanks Bo. I knew you would have the answer.

29 February 2008, 12:21 AM	#1
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Upside Down I've noticed that on all Roman numeral dials and most Arabic numeral dials as you go around the dial clockwise from 12 the numbers actually become inverted and are upside down. Is there any particular reason for this? Is it just for aesthetical purposes? Do other watchmakers do this? I'm just curious. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

29 February 2008, 12:25 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yes, it's for aesthetic reasons and a tradition in watchmaking. Just like using "IIII" instead of "IV". Click here to read more about dial design. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 February 2008, 12:34 AM	#3
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Thanks Bo. I knew you would have the answer. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

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