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Let's try to understand the Fortis/Sachs IQ, 2pi, Frisson and 2.4ML Dials
The Sachs IQ Art Edition was a "limited" edition of 999. I'm not sure they sold them all. I have 140, and I see one for sale that's 8x8 of 999.
In geometry, 0º is used as a reference point for measuring angles. It represents the starting position in a circular system, where angles are measured in degrees.
The second challenge is found at the 3 position, where Rolf gives 90º which is a right angle, 25% of the way around a 360º circle.
Rolf didn't just do arithmetic on this dial, he used "math" in a larger sense including geometry.
He did a later design using angles explicitly, the Terrestis 2pi Rolf Sachs Limited Edition (only 150 this time)
Not sure I can explain this though... so let's see what Fortis says:
Rolf Sachs is recognised for his ‘distinctive, multidisciplinary approach.’ His inspiration derives from the intimacy of human touch within mechanical objects. The free movement of inaccurate hand-drawn ink lines sketched onto (in this case) the white dial (a whiteboard-like feel) provides character and honesty within a watch platform, which is usually met with the upmost accuracy, order and precision. The concept of the symbiosis of mathematical order and the natural chaos of life is explored in the Limited Edition design that is only produced in 150 pieces worldwide.
π is proven as a mathematical constant and a symbol witnessed subconsciously in our everyday existence. Rolf Sachs addresses the idea that individuals desperately try to bring a sense of order to our lives yet as Time is too chaotic and inconstant we are destined to fail. The mathematic interpretation laid out on the dial brings an air of order and chaos simultaneously demonstrating that the notion to control Time is an ideal that everyone can strive for but can unfortunately never completely achieve. Trying to make complete sense of the mathematics displayed on the dial is impossible as your mind automatically scans the black, red, blue and green trigonometric markings. The partnership has successfully designed a unique timepiece that adopts an artistic expression yet remains fully functional.
The white dial is completely covered in white Superluminova producing a strong glow in restricted lighting and giving another dimension to the timepiece.
The 42mm case is coated in black PVD giving a strong, masculine appearance that dramatically contrasts against the dial colouring.
Ok, Just One More Thing (says Columbo)
The Sachs Frisson
Frosted dial makes it blurry until you lick your fingertip and swipe the crystal, or lick the crystal.
The next oddball watch is the Fortis Sachs 2.4 ML
The volume of the air in-between the dial and the crystal is 2.4 milli-liters, hence the name. The numbers, lines, markers, etc are all printed on the underside of the crystal, NOT on the dial. The WHITE hands are underneath the text, in the "air" between dial surface and crystal.
The watch was shipped in a beaker, wrapped around a sponge cylinder.
Basically, these are watches that have been made intentionally difficult to read the time. On the plus side (for WPS readers) there is no date window. 
Worried about cognitive decline? Wear this watch for ongoing mental challenges
Rolf Sachs design for Fortis; using chalk letters on a blackboard for dial design. GREATER MENTAL GYMNASTICS than a digital watch Square root of 121 equals _11_ hours and (7-5=2) which is _10_minutes and (36/6=6) which is _30_ seconds I’d say having just ...
Fun concept.
But I don’t understand what is at the 12 o’clock position since that is mathematically an undefined number. Similarly, I can’t explain the 3 o’clock position, but would appreciate if someone could explain please.
Let's try to understand the Fortis/Sachs IQ, 2pi, Frisson and 2.4ML Dials
The Sachs IQ Art Edition was a "limited" edition of 999. I'm not sure they sold them all. I have 140, and I see one for sale that's 8x8 of 999. Many watches have 12 at the top center, but they could just as well have 0 . My web AI helper says: In geometry...
All these pieces are ingenious and a lot of fun!
Thank you for clarifying the geometry that explains the first example…I enjoyed that😊
Wait a second…
I thought the mental arithmetic only applied to the hours? 🧐 Love the watch and would love it even more without the date wheel 😉👌🏻