Watch Dial 'Error' Debate

Key Points from the Discussion

• The 'error' is identified as non-standard seconds indicators, which are multiples of 5 with non-standard 5/6 second increments in between. This is defended as an efficient design decision, especially given the dual function of the marks for alarm indication.
• The alarm setting mechanism is explained, noting how the alarm pusher and main crown interact to set the alarm hand, highlighting a functional design choice.
• Some contributors argue that the non-standard seconds markings are a design preference rather than an error, suggesting that adding more markers would clutter the dial and that reading the seconds is still intuitive.
• The alarm function's 1/6 markings between hours make it difficult to accurately read minutes, which typically require a 1/5 marking scale.
• Initial guesses for the 'error' included tritium condition, dirty hands, or an incorrect strap size, showing a range of common watch inspection points.
• A comparison to the Ikepod Horizon, a watch with minimal markers, is used to support the idea that unconventional designs are not necessarily errors.