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My subjective opinion
Jul 23, 2020,05:20 AM
A cut of six is OK when the seconds hand is not long enough to go all the way to the lower part of the dial. That happens of course when the movement has a smaller diameter than the case. Leaving it completely open does not look too good.
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A Most Important Question! Do You Like An "Eaten" Six?
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 22nd, 2020-10:33
A partial six numeral with a sub-seconds was so common at one point in pocket watches, they were called "6 eaters". But, How do YOU feel about them? Do you prefer a dot? Nothing at all? What is best for a sub-seconds? Let me know your preference, please. ...
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By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 22nd, 2020-16:22
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By: amanico : July 22nd, 2020-23:17
I would turn the 6 on its side...
By: Kurt Behm : July 22nd, 2020-10:54
Not optimal, but better than leaving what looks like a zero in that space. I might personalize the 6 to make it stand out, like Bedat does with their number 8. Kurt
Wow, that's a different idea!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 22nd, 2020-10:57
How about shrinking the six down, a little like how FPJ handles some numerals on some watches?
It’s not ideal
By: Brandon Skinner : July 22nd, 2020-10:56
But one look at that gorgeous Omega and I could easily live with it! That’s a real beauty.
Dont you think that they have some really nice
By: Reuven Malter : July 22nd, 2020-15:06
Historic inspired pieces? I think of the seamaster 300 co axial for example, a great piece with strong roots. Could you explain your point a bit more?
That's a fair point.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 22nd, 2020-16:18
I am less concerned with Tudor and more looking at, say, the globemaster, which I think doesn't quite reach the heights of the earlier Omega watches it tries to be inspired by.
No problem
By: Weems@8 : July 22nd, 2020-11:35
On many watches there is no 3, because of a date window. An eaten 6 is a creative way design of a dial. Yes, the pocket watch heritage of smal seconds is the reason. Should i buy a watch with an eaten 6? No, because i chose watches with a central second h...
Day date watches
By: Weems@8 : July 22nd, 2020-12:32
There a more day date watches than the famous Rolex. I go to search which other watches have that complication. Later on this week i post a list.
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By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 22nd, 2020-12:56
Proportions are key
By: jmpTT : July 22nd, 2020-11:43
Here’s how you determine the right course of action. First, adjust the size of the subdial. Its area should be equal to 10% of the main dial area, less if the effective area of the dial is reduced by frivolous chapter rings. Next, superimpose the 6 where ...
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By: Uncle Chico : July 22nd, 2020-12:56
It doesn’t bothers me at all...
By: Clueless_Collector : July 22nd, 2020-11:53
I go for the overall looks of a watch but would complain the most if a date at 4:30...a no no for me. ...
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By: Cookies : July 22nd, 2020-18:03
Lovely collection
By: =RWK= : July 22nd, 2020-20:37
I wish PP would add the date complication of your 5524 to a 5522 Cheers, -- Richard.
Oops wrong metal, sorry
By: =RWK= : July 22nd, 2020-21:17
Understand how you feel, but I would love a 5522A with the date. Best, -- Richard.
It really depends on the design of the dial
By: Mr.Gatsby : July 22nd, 2020-13:02
If the dial design is made up of Arabic hour markers, then I would prefer an eaten 6 versus a dot. It is more coherent for me. I find the dot out of place and a bit unnatural of the majority of hour markers are Arabic. An eaten 6 kinda feels as though the...
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By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 22nd, 2020-14:48
Interesting topic, Spangles
By: toxly347 : July 22nd, 2020-14:42
It seems to me like it is intended as a "complication", rather than an afterthought. It is more difficult, in my opinion, to place correctly the incomplete fragments so they do not look unnatural to our brain, that tends to "see" and "read" a complete num...
That's a beautiful pocket watch.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 22nd, 2020-14:50
I think Jack Forster mentioned the "6 eater" and I figured he was a good enough source to cite. I'd love to see something more if you happen across a better source.
The “eaten” six is not a major concern to me.
By: ZSHSZ : July 22nd, 2020-15:35
I like the the Scandinavian approach or this But what always bothered me was the subdial cutting in to the minute track! I sold a bunch of watches because of that... The minute markers are important to me;-))) ...
Yes, it’s really nice!
By: ZSHSZ : July 23rd, 2020-02:45
The finishing is quite impressive, but the dial killed it for me.
My subjective opinion
By: xyz123abc : July 23rd, 2020-05:20
A cut of six is OK when the seconds hand is not long enough to go all the way to the lower part of the dial. That happens of course when the movement has a smaller diameter than the case. Leaving it completely open does not look too good. ...
One more for your files, Spangles, and this one . . .
By: Dr No : July 28th, 2020-18:49
. . . is not only original, it's . . . [watch and photo credit: mac_omega (Erich)] . . . rare. A steel ref 2097 with an early cal 30 movement, one of . . . . . . the first six hundred produced. With an artfully composed eaten 6 , to boot. Art ...
Nice topic!
By: MTR : July 23rd, 2020-14:34
I personally find the solution for the Patek MR the best and most beautiful. Best Thomas
I can’t believe how many responses!!!
By: myles721 : July 23rd, 2020-16:06
What a great thread!!! I love the eaten six... how many people here think there is a sense of humor in that?… I do!
It is entirely Ok to me
By: renerod : July 28th, 2020-19:33
As long as it is well made and balanced. For example, the eaten 6 in your first picture looks perfect, as well as the dot in the Patek. The sub dial of the Shapiro is also good because it uses all the space, so there’s no need to use anything more. By the...