Horological Meandering

There are some watches without a constant seconds hand on the dial (either via a center sweep hand or a sub-dial) or other easy indication from the face of the watch that visually shows it is running. These watches are sometimes described as having "dead ...  

Some watches just look better w/o central seconds

So, 1, but openminded and not prejudiced against people who are 5-oriented. 🌈🌈🌈

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If seconds hand is unavoidable, I prefer sub-seconds than a sweeping seconds hand. Best, Mahesh.,

Must have a seconds hand

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True reverso DNA

I prefer a seconds hand and always have it running on my 5960. It gives the conficende that the watch is ok and running and I have a preference for central seconds as it animates the dial - HOWEVER, i do have a few one 2 hander - ultra thin - it would not... 

I agree with George. Some are better without. But, lol if you wanted one on the 5711 I would say a round small one at 6 o’clock .imho

Nico, you're a 7 on that 5-point scale 7 - non-date watches only

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The Royal Oak Jumbo comes to mind. I just don’t feel the same about the other Royal Oak’s, no matter how I try.

I am too obsessed about timing my watches 😉

I can become extremely obsessed with the Tyranny of the Seconds Hand, and it often distracts me from simply reading off the time. A central-dial hand only magnifies the problem. My favorite without seconds is the VC Overseas Ultra-Thin. Although it is an ... 

"dead dial" and "constant second" are strangely construed expressions. Who originated these terms - and where? The first time that I have seen them - is Rght Here. We have long had Dead Seconds and Constant Force that rightfully have historical and techni... 

but I might add that as a watch repairer, it's helpful to have a seconds hand to confirm operation - especially with a quartz watch where you have to stare with a loupe at the minute hand in hopes it will start moving Cazalea

Main reason why I sold the only Patek I ever owned

This my one dial of that kind Best Andreas ...  

And for my personal collection I would add no. 6 - I have (way too) many watches of different styles so it really doesn't matter.