Watch Dial Numerals: Upside Down '6' Discussion
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Watch Dial Numerals: Upside Down '6' Discussion

By xto · Jun 28, 2024 · 25 replies
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In a fascinating post, WatchProSite member xto sparks a lively debate by questioning the orientation of the '6' on a watch dial, asking if it's an error or an intentional design choice. This discussion invites collectors to scrutinize dial aesthetics and the subtle nuances that define horological design. xto's observation highlights how even minor details can provoke significant discussion among enthusiasts.

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Its orientation is unique

An error, or perhaps a feature!



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manilx
Jun 28, 2024
Doesn’t look right

Guess starting from the 3 should be normal orientation. But then “designers”…. 😜

IN
India Whiskey Charlie
Jun 28, 2024
To match the date wheel.

MB
mblum3
Jun 28, 2024
I think the 6 is right

It is opposite the 12 and they are both right side up to each other. Now comes the part where I could be completely off, but maybe not. In order to read 1 o'clock through 5 o'clock as if you were seeing them straight on, you'd tilt your head to the right. At 6 o'clock you see it straight on. Then from 7 o'clock to 11 o'clock the head tilts to the left to see each hour straight on. I haven't yet finished my first cup of coffee this morning and got only a few hours sleep last night, so if this see

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aperna
Jun 28, 2024
I would not care where they placed the six. That watch is simply beautiful.

XT
xto
Jun 28, 2024
Fair point!

Some of us - me at least - can get obsessive at times Step back and enjoy the roses!

LA
Lankysudanese
Jun 28, 2024
Indeed, one has to tilt their head to read the numerals

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