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DrFingerless
14
Jun 25, 2015
Just curious to know why Orient have used the correct Roman numerals for the 2, 6, 8,10 and 12 positions but have IIII for the 4 position which should be IV. Or is this a reference to a watch-specific convention I am not familiar with?
bri1232002
3
Jun 25, 2015
DrFingerlessIt is a watch convention thing. Here's some more information on that: http://mentalfloss.com/article/24578/why-do-some-clocks-use-roman-numeral-iiii
Short answer is that it's a tradition and we're not sure why, the best answer is probably a symmetry or design thing as it offsets the VIII on the other side of the watch.
MyLittlePoneh
0
Jun 25, 2015
DrFingerlessto add onto bri1232002. it actually happens on a lot of watches that uses numerals. I believe that it has something to do with roman mythology and has since then become some sort of tradition in the watch making world.
jding
2
Jun 25, 2015
DrFingerlessMost watch-makers use IIII instead of IV for symmetry purposes.
ChristopherJ
1189
Jun 25, 2015
DrFingerlessMany other users have commented on this, but i'll add my $0.02. Orient mentioned this in their description: "If you're wondering why 'IIII' was used instead of 'IV' for the number four, it all has to do with creating symmetry on the dial."
http://orientwatchusa.com/collections/mens-watches/classic/er2400bw