why is the time set as 10.10 in watch & clock advertisements?

Answer 1

An astute observation ravi...

Mr A is on the right track...

This is done for picture composition, to balance both sides of the watch....for it to be symmetrical. This makes the picture more pleasing to the eye of the viewer.

Check out these examples:
http://www.jardin-d-eden.co.uk/acatalog/UNION_Glashuette_Pocket_Watch_Face_c1885.JPG
http://www.carynsbridalsale.com/images/Traditional_Round.jpg

EDIT:
Ok, here's an "official" version as to why the hands are set at 10:10 (10 and 2):
http://www.ubr.com/Clocks/faq/1010.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

They don't always- but it is used often. Swatch uses 8:20.
Timex actually seems to have many set to 10:09.
10:10 does give you one of the better ways to view both hands on the watch. It looks better (its symmetric), aesthetically and practically, as the clock has a 'smile' on its face.
Consider that you view things top to bottom so by having it at 10:10 you get a clear view of the hands when glancing at a watch in a photo - versus having to find them if set at 5:40 for example.

Answer 4

If you look in a store with watches and clocks on display but not actually working you will see the same thing.This is because with the hands set at that time the workings are evenly balanced and less likely to be damaged when the watch/clock is started and sold

Answer 5

Time is set as 10:10 in watches & clock advertisements because we say victory with both hands up. Try to put your hands in the direction of the time 10:10 you will understand my meaning.

Answer 6

This is done to get the attention of the customer directly on the company's logo( name of company) which is below the sign of 12. Thus when the time is 10.10 the logo falls in the middle of minute and hour hand which catches the attention of the buyer.

Answer 7

As far as I know, for most clocks they set it like 10:10 or 10:15 to make the clock appear happy. Both hands are facing up, sort of like a smiley face. Atleast that's what I've always heard.

Answer 8

I remember to read as the firsr wrist watch was sold at 10 pounds & 10 pennies. That became the logo of watches

Answer 9

It is to highlight the manufacturer's name to the buyer, there is one more reason, in that particular angle the clock and its features look better to a person looking at it. (It could also that everything is '1' and '0' :-) )

Answer 10

It is the correct time of the death of the president Kennedy.I think so whether he or some other president