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Old 02-08-2010, 09:38 PM
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Why are Watches set to 10:10?
It seems in all pictures that I see of watches the time is set to 10:10.

Why is this?
 
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:42 PM
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It's part of the space time continuum.

Obviously a plot by President Obama.

 
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:57 PM
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I have never paid attention to this?

edit: weird, just went and googled tag, panerai and a few other brands, appears this is how nearly every manufacturer shows off their watches. It balances the face and does not cover any complications was my guess -- and most importantly (google verified) is that it displays the brand name.
 
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Shows the face, brand markings, etc. better, not to mention its symmetrical.
 
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Plus the watch appears to smile at you.
 
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I shoot for a watch company and there reason is so you see the name of the brand.
 
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Shows the face, brand markings, etc. better, not to mention its symmetrical.
^this
 
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it actually just happens to be the time that every watch was photographed. it's a very weird coincidence but really just that. a coincidence
 
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it's a homage to this guy, of course

 
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Originally Posted by crazy1323
It seems in all pictures that I see of watches the time is set to 10:10.

Why is this?
Damn it! Someone Finally noticed...............
 
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