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ninotcs · 30 July 2013, 04:30 AM

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.

kilyung · 30 July 2013, 04:32 AM

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.

Billywiz · 30 July 2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

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.

mike - stop showing me this watch....pleeeeese!

Jocke · 30 July 2013, 04:33 AM

If you look at the post I've made a few days ago so will you get the anwser.

Clicke here and be wiser

77T · 30 July 2013, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

If you look at the post I've made a few days ago so will you get the anwser.

Clicke here and be wiser

What a nice, helpful veteran...

Not bored either

Jocke · 30 July 2013, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

What a nice, helpful veteran...

Not bored either

I my best mood I'm very helpful, it's not so often so just enjoy.

I'm 14K+ now and the rookie have 80, not only one.

joe100 · 30 July 2013, 06:43 AM

Even the Romans themselves used IIII

VICI · 30 July 2013, 07:09 AM

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As explained by Rolex

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mreed7864 · 30 July 2013, 07:11 AM

"In god we trvst"

AK797 · 30 July 2013, 07:16 AM

I think its a smart move to balance out the heavy eight on the other side.

Chris B · 30 July 2013, 07:47 AM

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)

Rockrolex · 30 July 2013, 08:07 AM

Here are my two Roman dial DJs:

Jack T · 30 July 2013, 08:08 AM

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.

30 July 2013, 04:30 AM	#1
ninotcs Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PIttsburgh Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 453	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, 04:33 AM	#4
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	If you look at the post I've made a few days ago so will you get the anwser. Clicke here and be wiser __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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30 July 2013, 04:32 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	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.

30 July 2013, 07:09 AM	#8
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	As explained by Rolex

30 July 2013, 07:11 AM	#9
mreed7864 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Watch: DJ & Sub ND Posts: 88	"In god we trvst"

30 July 2013, 07:16 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I think its a smart move to balance out the heavy eight on the other side.

30 July 2013, 07:47 AM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	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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