Watches
Why Are Watches Set At 1010? Every time we see an advert on TV or in magazines, you will see that watches are displayed showing the time set at 1010. Do you know why? I am sure you have asked yourself and even found a suitable and appropriate explanation. There are actually a variety of reasons. Setting the timepieces at ten ten allows the company logo and brand name to be clearly displayed and look well framed unblocked by the hands so that it became a creative industry standard. It was said that it used to be set at eight twenty but that sort of resembles a frown rather than a smile. So a V-shaped smiley at ten ten seems also like V for Victory. To be exact, the hands are placed exactly at ten-nine and thirty-six seconds when displayed. Do You Know Your Watch? The "Dial" - aka the face is where the time is displayed while the Crystal is the plastic or clear glass that protects and cover the dial. These parts rest on a "Case" that forms the base of...