2006-09-30 08:12:20 · 18 answers · asked by Truman 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Because the hands then frame the makers name and draw the person looking at the adverts eyes to it.
IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SMILEY FACES AT ALL.
It's purely an advertising ploy
2006-09-30 08:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the hands are at 11 12 or 1 they may cover branding marks or logos.
If the hands are at 3 then it may cover the date and day
if the hands are at 5, 6 or 7 they may cover other branding icons or product specification of the watch.
Symettry always looks more appeling than non symetry thus this only leaves 10.10 or 8.20 and pointing upwards is positive
Thus 10.10 is favoured by elimination as the only symetrical position that ensures all the features and branding of the watch are displayed with a positive "feel"
............then again this could all be complete boll**ks
2006-09-30 15:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by Fram464 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all in the presentation, the hands at 10 to 10 provide
a better presentation of the clock or watch !!
2006-09-30 15:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from offering a symmetry, it gives the potential buyer a chance to see the whole clock without interference from the hands
2006-09-30 16:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's the best time to make adverts, the only difference is on normal adverts you don't see the clock faces
2006-09-30 15:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
cos the make or name of the watch is usually under the 12 and the hands this way puts the name in the middle for you to see clearly.xx
2006-09-30 15:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by nicola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because typically, manufacturers place their name above the pivot point of the hands, and when they're placed in this configuration, the hands draw attention to and nicely frame the manufacturer's name.
2006-09-30 15:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a long story to tell.
Check this ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10:08
2006-09-30 15:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by greβ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because during filming it makes things easier for editing purposes. \They can reverse the image and it will always look the same.
They do it in car ads too with the registration number XII0IIX.
2006-09-30 15:31:33 · answer #9 · answered by friendly_barman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also heard that it was because it reminded people (without them realising) of a smile on a face and so it makes the watch more appealing than a sad one :)
2006-09-30 15:17:03 · answer #10 · answered by Showaddywaddy 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋