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rollee1 · 19 March 2016, 09:52 AM

This came to mind and I thought to ask.
What does the 3-6-9 position signify?
Are the 15 minutes segment a timing device of some sort?

joe100 · 19 March 2016, 10:09 AM

Just a rolexism. They've done it since the late 40s.

kopykopy · 19 March 2016, 10:21 AM

To me just a design thing. And a damn good one. I think the best looking OP are the ones with the 3-6-9. However, IMO the new Air King 2016 shouldn't have mixed 3-6-9 with the minute numbers (5-10-20 etc)

GradyPhilpott · 19 March 2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Just a rolexism. They've done it since the late 40s.

zein21 · 19 March 2016, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kopykopy

To me just a design thing. And a damn good one. I think the best looking OP are the ones with the 3-6-9. However, IMO the new Air King 2016 shouldn't have mixed 3-6-9 with the minute numbers (5-10-20 etc)

Then look at previous explorer 214270, i think its the same WG369

rollee1 · 19 March 2016, 02:38 PM

3 6 9 is purely cosmetic, a Rolex invention.

I thought I missed a page in the manual about some secret time function.

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rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	3 6 9 is purely cosmetic, a Rolex invention. I thought I missed a page in the manual about some secret time function. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

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kopykopy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Asia Posts: 280	To me just a design thing. And a damn good one. I think the best looking OP are the ones with the 3-6-9. However, IMO the new Air King 2016 shouldn't have mixed 3-6-9 with the minute numbers (5-10-20 etc)

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