2006-07-20 00:02:45 · 6 answers · asked by psspsswrd 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
i heard that its because the hands of the watch/clock make a V shape like a smile.. weird i know but thats what i heard
2006-07-20 00:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by ScarletSky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On an analog watch, 10:10 forms a "V" which allows all of the numbers (except a portion of the 2) to be seen clearly, including (if there is one) the day-date window.
When electronic digitals were developed (in the 1970s - I had a "Pulsar" with red LED numbers ... it was so cool!), the watch sellers (mainly jewelers with no real background in history) continued running ads with the 10:10 out of tradition. As a 4-digit time, it still showed the watch's display to the best advantage, anyway, even if 12:12 would have worked as well.
Cheers.
2006-07-20 07:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason they do this is to put the hands into the shape of a smile. This makes the prson looking at the watch feel happier and more likely to buy.
2006-07-20 07:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by malcolmg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hands Up means welcome unless you are in LA where you are expected to hand over your wallet. No, seriously, 10 & 10 is an old habit, the watch face is seemingly more visible and it is friendlier that the down turn of twenty & twenty - - sort of a smile face. Peace.
2006-07-20 07:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hands in this position asthetically looks most beautiful.
2006-07-20 07:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by shadesofgrey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the real question is,does it matter?
2006-07-20 07:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Cooker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋