What types of watches and clocks do you prefer: digital or the regular kind? Why? ?
Q. for both clocks and watches, i much prefer the regular kind, since the digital ones have several buttons on them, which perform various functions..but there are way too many functions anyway, as i said, i much prefer regular watches so, which do u prefer?
Asked by tommy w - Tue Oct 28 20:34:59 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Regular watches or clocks as these are meant to show the time not do calculations or other work Simple the better...
Answered by Rajinder - Tue Oct 28 20:53:28 2008
Q. for both clocks and watches, i much prefer the regular kind, since the digital ones have several buttons on them, which perform various functions..but there are way too many functions anyway, as i said, i much prefer regular watches so, which do u prefer?
Asked by tommy w - Tue Oct 28 20:34:59 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Regular watches or clocks as these are meant to show the time not do calculations or other work Simple the better...
Answered by Rajinder - Tue Oct 28 20:53:28 2008
Do clocks/watches operate on magnets?
Q. Do clocks and watches emit a magnetic field? I realize that a magnetic force could DISRUPT the operation of a clock, but I'm wondering if it itself emits one. In other words, should clocks and watches be kept away from hard drives and other items that are sensitive to magnetic fields?
Asked by rhino_rngr - Thu Oct 30 21:17:17 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many different kinds of clock mechanisms. If they have a battery, they have some sort of magnets, usually a stepping motor. But these are very small and emit a small magnetic field. I doubt they would have any effect on a hard drive, since it is enclosed in a metal cover that acts as a partial shield. Don't forget any wire carrying current generates a magnetic field, including the wires inside the PC. And don't forget the hard drive itself has several motors with magnets. .
Answered by billrussell42 - Thu Oct 30 21:30:19 2008
Q. Do clocks and watches emit a magnetic field? I realize that a magnetic force could DISRUPT the operation of a clock, but I'm wondering if it itself emits one. In other words, should clocks and watches be kept away from hard drives and other items that are sensitive to magnetic fields?
Asked by rhino_rngr - Thu Oct 30 21:17:17 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many different kinds of clock mechanisms. If they have a battery, they have some sort of magnets, usually a stepping motor. But these are very small and emit a small magnetic field. I doubt they would have any effect on a hard drive, since it is enclosed in a metal cover that acts as a partial shield. Don't forget any wire carrying current generates a magnetic field, including the wires inside the PC. And don't forget the hard drive itself has several motors with magnets. .
Answered by billrussell42 - Thu Oct 30 21:30:19 2008
What time do clocks and watches generally read in magazine ads/catalogs?
Q. A bit of useless trivia for ya!
Asked by John M (back 2 my abnormal self) - Tue Oct 21 20:38:28 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Miller time? or maybe that's wishful thinkin'
Answered by Nurse Susie hugs - Tue Oct 21 21:54:25 2008
Q. A bit of useless trivia for ya!
Asked by John M (back 2 my abnormal self) - Tue Oct 21 20:38:28 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Miller time? or maybe that's wishful thinkin'
Answered by Nurse Susie hugs - Tue Oct 21 21:54:25 2008
Why don't modern clocks and watches work by clockwork.?
Q. Clockwork was originally carbon friendly, didn't need batteries or plugs, it seems to me that technology has gone backwards.
Asked by DoctressWho - Sat Aug 18 17:34:33 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Modern clocks and watches don't use mechanical (clockwork) power sources because they are affected by vibration and temperature thus reducing their accuracy electronics can be stabilised against temperature variations and are unaffected by vibration. in theory it is possible to produce a hybrid timepiece where electrical power is provided by a "clockwork" mechanism but the timekeeping part is electronic thus removing the need for batteries etc, whilst retaining accuracy..
Answered by sjbaker1701 - Sun Aug 19 10:22:11 2007
Q. Clockwork was originally carbon friendly, didn't need batteries or plugs, it seems to me that technology has gone backwards.
Asked by DoctressWho - Sat Aug 18 17:34:33 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Modern clocks and watches don't use mechanical (clockwork) power sources because they are affected by vibration and temperature thus reducing their accuracy electronics can be stabilised against temperature variations and are unaffected by vibration. in theory it is possible to produce a hybrid timepiece where electrical power is provided by a "clockwork" mechanism but the timekeeping part is electronic thus removing the need for batteries etc, whilst retaining accuracy..
Answered by sjbaker1701 - Sun Aug 19 10:22:11 2007
What would happen if the Whole World through away there Clocks, Watches and Calenders.?
Q. threw * not through lol and their* no there sorry
Asked by Chess for Olympic Sport - Sun May 31 03:45:04 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well we'd still have the sun to tell the time, plus I heard somewhere that we have this like inner clock thing in us so if you actually just guessed the time you wouldn't be more than like half an hour off. Don't know if it's true though, I've never tried it.
Answered by Tarryn - Sun May 31 06:04:12 2009
Q. threw * not through lol and their* no there sorry
Asked by Chess for Olympic Sport - Sun May 31 03:45:04 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well we'd still have the sun to tell the time, plus I heard somewhere that we have this like inner clock thing in us so if you actually just guessed the time you wouldn't be more than like half an hour off. Don't know if it's true though, I've never tried it.
Answered by Tarryn - Sun May 31 06:04:12 2009
Why do people always photograph clocks and watches at ten minutes to two?
Q. Joey, Surely 10-10 would be thirds or 2-10
Asked by mns - Mon Mar 19 07:10:39 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. They don't. They photograph them at 10:08. There are two reasons for this. One is to perfectly divide the watch into thirds, making it seem logical and clean like people want a watch to look, and the second is a subliminal message to show that the watch is smiling back at the potential purchaser.
Answered by joey k - Mon Mar 19 07:14:09 2007
Q. Joey, Surely 10-10 would be thirds or 2-10
Asked by mns - Mon Mar 19 07:10:39 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. They don't. They photograph them at 10:08. There are two reasons for this. One is to perfectly divide the watch into thirds, making it seem logical and clean like people want a watch to look, and the second is a subliminal message to show that the watch is smiling back at the potential purchaser.
Answered by joey k - Mon Mar 19 07:14:09 2007
Why are most clocks and watches in museums and photographs set at 10:12 or there abouts?
Q. Why are most clocks and watches in museums and photographs set at 10:12 or there abouts?
Asked by timmonsr@sbcglobal.net - Sun Aug 23 19:24:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A) That was the exact time that Hannibal crossed over the Alps on his way to Rome. B) It is the date that Columbus landed in the New World. C) Nixon was born on that day. D) It imitates a bird flying (as in 'time flies...'). E) None of the above. My answer - E.
Answered by Candid Chris - Sun Aug 23 19:42:43 2009
Q. Why are most clocks and watches in museums and photographs set at 10:12 or there abouts?
Asked by timmonsr@sbcglobal.net - Sun Aug 23 19:24:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A) That was the exact time that Hannibal crossed over the Alps on his way to Rome. B) It is the date that Columbus landed in the New World. C) Nixon was born on that day. D) It imitates a bird flying (as in 'time flies...'). E) None of the above. My answer - E.
Answered by Candid Chris - Sun Aug 23 19:42:43 2009
Why is it that clocks and watches that use Roman numerals display the number 4 incorrectly? it looks like IIII
Q. Why is it that clocks and watches that use Roman numerals display the number 4 incorrectly? it looks like III
Asked by italiadude77 - Sun Sep 16 14:09:25 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ive never seen one like that every 4 ive seen in roman numerals is IV
Answered by Hoyman - Sun Sep 16 14:13:23 2007
Q. Why is it that clocks and watches that use Roman numerals display the number 4 incorrectly? it looks like III
Asked by italiadude77 - Sun Sep 16 14:09:25 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ive never seen one like that every 4 ive seen in roman numerals is IV
Answered by Hoyman - Sun Sep 16 14:13:23 2007
I bought an alam clock , it runs faster than all the other clocks and watches. What is the reason?
Q. Its not battery operated, it runs from the home 240v current. Though It has a Battery Backup (9v) Make : Avanti
Asked by mur3x - Fri Jun 22 03:12:47 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wall clocks without an internal crystal use the phase of the AC current as "clock". If there are problems with the voltage in your house, then the clock will run faster or slower.
Answered by TV guy - Fri Jun 22 03:21:47 2007
Q. Its not battery operated, it runs from the home 240v current. Though It has a Battery Backup (9v) Make : Avanti
Asked by mur3x - Fri Jun 22 03:12:47 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wall clocks without an internal crystal use the phase of the AC current as "clock". If there are problems with the voltage in your house, then the clock will run faster or slower.
Answered by TV guy - Fri Jun 22 03:21:47 2007
Who decided that the advertised position of watches and clocks should be set at 10:10, and why?
Q. when did this start? what does it signify?
Asked by 1972.igniteinc.biz - Dallas - Wed Aug 27 20:01:32 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no definitive answer to this question, in that no one knows for sure how it started -- although there are some theories that I've heard for many years: 1. Smile Theory: 10:10 makes the clock look "happy". 2. V Theory: The V formed by the hands brings the eye down to focus on the maker's mark on the face of the clock/watch.
Answered by Brian Howell - Wed Aug 27 22:02:58 2008
Q. when did this start? what does it signify?
Asked by 1972.igniteinc.biz - Dallas - Wed Aug 27 20:01:32 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no definitive answer to this question, in that no one knows for sure how it started -- although there are some theories that I've heard for many years: 1. Smile Theory: 10:10 makes the clock look "happy". 2. V Theory: The V formed by the hands brings the eye down to focus on the maker's mark on the face of the clock/watch.
Answered by Brian Howell - Wed Aug 27 22:02:58 2008
Why in all pictures (ads) of watches and clocks the time shown is 10:10 ?
Q. Whenever I see an advertisement (Banners, posters, hoardings or billboards etc.) the time on shown watch or clock is always 10:10. Can any one answer why?
Asked by Zulfiqar - Sun Aug 16 08:53:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aesthetics. The 10:10 position gives the clock or watch a number of benefits: The hands not overlapping, so they re fully and clearly visible and their styling can be admired. The arrangement of the hands is symmetrical, which people generally find more pleasant than asymmetry, making the product more appealing to customers. The manufacturer s logo, usually in the center of the face under the 12, is not only visible, but nicely framed by the hands. Additional elements on the face (like date windows secondary dials), usually placed near the 3, 6, or 9, won t be obscured. According to the folks at Timex (who set their products at 10:09:36 exactly), the standard setting used to be used to 8:20, but this made the face look like it… [cont.]
Answered by Perki88 - Sun Aug 16 08:58:42 2009
Q. Whenever I see an advertisement (Banners, posters, hoardings or billboards etc.) the time on shown watch or clock is always 10:10. Can any one answer why?
Asked by Zulfiqar - Sun Aug 16 08:53:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aesthetics. The 10:10 position gives the clock or watch a number of benefits: The hands not overlapping, so they re fully and clearly visible and their styling can be admired. The arrangement of the hands is symmetrical, which people generally find more pleasant than asymmetry, making the product more appealing to customers. The manufacturer s logo, usually in the center of the face under the 12, is not only visible, but nicely framed by the hands. Additional elements on the face (like date windows secondary dials), usually placed near the 3, 6, or 9, won t be obscured. According to the folks at Timex (who set their products at 10:09:36 exactly), the standard setting used to be used to 8:20, but this made the face look like it… [cont.]
Answered by Perki88 - Sun Aug 16 08:58:42 2009
why all the clocks and watches are shown 10:10?
Q. when we see all the watches and clocks, the time is shown at 10:10. Why?
Asked by Olivier P - Thu Jan 8 04:46:48 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's to frame the brand name.
Answered by coolnicky_88 - Thu Jan 8 08:53:17 2009
Q. when we see all the watches and clocks, the time is shown at 10:10. Why?
Asked by Olivier P - Thu Jan 8 04:46:48 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's to frame the brand name.
Answered by coolnicky_88 - Thu Jan 8 08:53:17 2009
Poll; How many watches and clocks do you have in your home?
Q. Poll; How many watches and clocks do you have in your home?
Asked by jasimine - Sat Feb 13 12:45:07 2010 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 7 clocks, counting the ones on the computers and the stove plus 3 watches
Answered by Evelyn S - Sat Feb 13 12:53:24 2010
Q. Poll; How many watches and clocks do you have in your home?
Asked by jasimine - Sat Feb 13 12:45:07 2010 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 7 clocks, counting the ones on the computers and the stove plus 3 watches
Answered by Evelyn S - Sat Feb 13 12:53:24 2010
Has anyone heard of walter jones of sloane street london who sold clocks and watches?
Q. Has anyone heard of walter jones of sloane street london who sold clocks and watches?
Asked by mick4721 - Thu Jul 26 03:57:07 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. He was a dealer in London, about 1890 to 1910. The firm was " Walter Jones 195 - 196 Sloane Street, London SW ". Some of his stuff turns up at auctions, now and then. It was not just watches that he dealt with but various art works. See this example.
Answered by Retired - Sun Jul 29 13:36:11 2007
Q. Has anyone heard of walter jones of sloane street london who sold clocks and watches?
Asked by mick4721 - Thu Jul 26 03:57:07 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. He was a dealer in London, about 1890 to 1910. The firm was " Walter Jones 195 - 196 Sloane Street, London SW ". Some of his stuff turns up at auctions, now and then. It was not just watches that he dealt with but various art works. See this example.
Answered by Retired - Sun Jul 29 13:36:11 2007
Why does the advertisement of watches and clocks always show 10.10?
Q. Same thing goes with the ad of other products that displays the time. Either digital or analog it's always show 10.10.
Asked by simplyvie - Mon Mar 10 03:49:05 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because it's an aesthetically pleasing arrangement for the hands. In other words, it looks nice. Also makes sure to show off all the important parts of the watch/clock, which could include a date window by the 3, the logo (typically above the 6 or below the 12), any writing, and also shows off the hands of the watch. As for digital, just out of habit. Some person was setting a digital for an ad photo when they first came around, and thought "What time should I set it for? Well, I dont see any reason why 10:10 won't work" With digital, it really doesnt matter what time it shows, so they just carried over the tradition.
Answered by unknown - Mon Mar 10 03:53:08 2008
Q. Same thing goes with the ad of other products that displays the time. Either digital or analog it's always show 10.10.
Asked by simplyvie - Mon Mar 10 03:49:05 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because it's an aesthetically pleasing arrangement for the hands. In other words, it looks nice. Also makes sure to show off all the important parts of the watch/clock, which could include a date window by the 3, the logo (typically above the 6 or below the 12), any writing, and also shows off the hands of the watch. As for digital, just out of habit. Some person was setting a digital for an ad photo when they first came around, and thought "What time should I set it for? Well, I dont see any reason why 10:10 won't work" With digital, it really doesnt matter what time it shows, so they just carried over the tradition.
Answered by unknown - Mon Mar 10 03:53:08 2008
Why are new watches and clocks always set to read 10.10 hours?
Q. Look at any new watch or clock. Look at any advt. of any watch or clock. They always show 10.10 hours (or is it 10.12 hours?) Any particular reason for such standard practice worldwide?
Asked by s_anoopkumar - Mon Feb 25 10:52:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The hands frame the name of the manufacturer. The Muse
Answered by The Muse - Mon Feb 25 11:01:13 2008
Q. Look at any new watch or clock. Look at any advt. of any watch or clock. They always show 10.10 hours (or is it 10.12 hours?) Any particular reason for such standard practice worldwide?
Asked by s_anoopkumar - Mon Feb 25 10:52:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The hands frame the name of the manufacturer. The Muse
Answered by The Muse - Mon Feb 25 11:01:13 2008
Why do watches and clocks show the time 10:10 in most of the advertisements world wide?
Q. Why do watches and clocks show the time 10:10 in most of the advertisements world wide?
Asked by bkk - Wed Jan 16 11:04:17 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Why do watches and clocks show the time 10:10 in most of the advertisements world wide?
Asked by bkk - Wed Jan 16 11:04:17 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
Books on clocks and watches?
Q. Does anyone know of any guides that I can read about clocks and watches, that will introduce me to all of the parts and how they work. And then do you know of any guides on how to learn how to begin fixing them, repairing them, that sort of thing? Thanks in advance :D Joe
Asked by Joe - Sat Nov 15 14:59:51 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi ! Books on Horology ; (Sorry , I can not find the textbook that I kept but misplaced - good luck !) =^,,^=
Answered by =^,,^= - Sat Nov 15 20:29:11 2008
Q. Does anyone know of any guides that I can read about clocks and watches, that will introduce me to all of the parts and how they work. And then do you know of any guides on how to learn how to begin fixing them, repairing them, that sort of thing? Thanks in advance :D Joe
Asked by Joe - Sat Nov 15 14:59:51 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi ! Books on Horology ; (Sorry , I can not find the textbook that I kept but misplaced - good luck !) =^,,^=
Answered by =^,,^= - Sat Nov 15 20:29:11 2008
why all the clocks and watches are showing the time 10:12 in all advertisements ?
Q. why all the clocks and watches are showing the time 10:12 in all advertisements ?
Asked by mymoon - Wed May 31 01:59:56 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Actually, it's usually 10:10 because marketers think it makes the clocks look better.
Answered by composertype - Wed May 31 02:22:06 2006
Q. why all the clocks and watches are showing the time 10:12 in all advertisements ?
Asked by mymoon - Wed May 31 01:59:56 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Actually, it's usually 10:10 because marketers think it makes the clocks look better.
Answered by composertype - Wed May 31 02:22:06 2006
why most of the commercial clocks and watches always with short hand points at 10 and long hand point at 2?
Q. why most of the commercial clocks and watches always with short hand points at 10 and long hand point at 2?
Asked by Eddie W - Fri May 25 04:35:17 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aesthetics I personally think that the 10:10 position (sometimes 10:12 or 10:08) was adopted for pictures of clocks and watches because it is symmetric and looks better. Today the symmetric positions are both aesthetic and customary. Other symmetric hand positions are also used, but not as frequently. Examples include 8:20, 8:18, and 2:50. Reviewing some Seth Thomas clock catalog illustrations, I see a gradually increasing symmetry of the hands as the catalogs progress from 1878 to 1940. "We always put hands to 10.10 here and in other collections I'm responsible for. The answer is probably quite simply that it looks better, aesthetically and practically, as the clock has a 'smile' on its face (not just a marketing gimmick, it really does… [cont.]
Answered by dark_knight_1735 - Fri May 25 04:56:59 2007
Q. why most of the commercial clocks and watches always with short hand points at 10 and long hand point at 2?
Asked by Eddie W - Fri May 25 04:35:17 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aesthetics I personally think that the 10:10 position (sometimes 10:12 or 10:08) was adopted for pictures of clocks and watches because it is symmetric and looks better. Today the symmetric positions are both aesthetic and customary. Other symmetric hand positions are also used, but not as frequently. Examples include 8:20, 8:18, and 2:50. Reviewing some Seth Thomas clock catalog illustrations, I see a gradually increasing symmetry of the hands as the catalogs progress from 1878 to 1940. "We always put hands to 10.10 here and in other collections I'm responsible for. The answer is probably quite simply that it looks better, aesthetically and practically, as the clock has a 'smile' on its face (not just a marketing gimmick, it really does… [cont.]
Answered by dark_knight_1735 - Fri May 25 04:56:59 2007
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