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30 July 2013, 04:30 AM | #1 |
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Roman Numerals
This has probably been addressed before but I cant find it, so apologies if it's a repost and if it has been discussed.
I was just looking at the date just 116234 with roman numerals and noticed that 4 mark, is transcribed as IIII instad of IV. Does any one know why that is? Just curious. I am somewhat new to the brand and own only Rolex sport watches. |
30 July 2013, 04:32 AM | #2 |
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IIII has been used in watchmaking for years. I guess it's tradition at this point. FYI, it's still correct to use IIII as an alternative to IV.
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If you look at the post I've made a few days ago so will you get the anwser.
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Even the Romans themselves used IIII
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30 July 2013, 07:09 AM | #8 |
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As explained by Rolex |
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I think its a smart move to balance out the heavy eight on the other side.
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30 July 2013, 07:47 AM | #11 |
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This is very interesting & adds to the above
http://www.web40571.clarahost.co.uk/roman/clockface.htm (As an aside, My son will be gowned & in procession past the beautiful Rochester Old Town Hall clock tomorrow after receiving his degree at Rochester Cathedral) |
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I had been wondering about that, wasn't sure about Romans when I got my DD, but the rhodium dial was so beautiful, glad I did.
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