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Kanger · 9 April 2010, 11:20 AM

holy crap I just noticed that on mine. Good one.

gelshocker · 9 April 2010, 12:24 PM

I've always noticed the mercedes was curved but never knew why specifically. Cheers!

dmc · 9 April 2010, 12:49 PM

I imagine Rolex has a reason for that too.

Nice pics Larry, JJ, and you to Kyle.

Traveler · 9 April 2010, 12:55 PM

It could just as easily be a 'Y' or a peace symbol....

GradyPhilpott · 9 April 2010, 01:03 PM

I counted 25 second-hands and at the the exposure rate of 3.2 seconds, that's 25.6 beats.

Great shots.

I have always thought that curving the skeleton hand was a complication that would be harder for imitators and counterfeiters to replicate. Probably not, though, at least these days.

MagedMS · 9 April 2010, 09:57 PM

Great information Larry.. and thanks for sharing the close-up pics. It's the first time I knew the hour hands are curved !
.. Good point to distinguish between authentic/fake Rollies !!

Tools · 10 April 2010, 05:46 AM

To make sure that this is a complete discussion..

..........Here is Jockes photo of the hand by itself...

As can be seen by this shot, it is not really "bent", although that is still a good description of the top...

Rather, the hand is domed, or shaped with a curve across the top.......

9 April 2010, 12:49 PM	#33
dmc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Don Location: SE USA Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 392	I imagine Rolex has a reason for that too. Nice pics Larry, JJ, and you to Kyle. __________________ R.I.P. JJ Rolex GMTIIC M Rolex GMTIIC V TRF Rolex 16610 M Rolex 116610 G Omega SMP Live Free Or Die

9 April 2010, 09:57 PM	#36
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	Curved Hand Great information Larry.. and thanks for sharing the close-up pics. It's the first time I knew the hour hands are curved ! .. Good point to distinguish between authentic/fake Rollies !! __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-114060/116610 LN/116613 LB ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660/116660 DBL/SD43-126600 ROLEX GMT II C-116710 LN/EXPLORER II-216570 BK ROLEX DAYTONA-116503 BLABR ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400 GV

10 April 2010, 05:46 AM	#37
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	To make sure that this is a complete discussion.. ..........Here is Jockes photo of the hand by itself... As can be seen by this shot, it is not really "bent", although that is still a good description of the top... Rather, the hand is domed, or shaped with a curve across the top....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 April 2010, 11:20 AM	#31
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	holy crap I just noticed that on mine. Good one.

9 April 2010, 12:24 PM	#32
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	I've always noticed the mercedes was curved but never knew why specifically. Cheers!

9 April 2010, 12:55 PM	#34
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	It could just as easily be a 'Y' or a peace symbol....

9 April 2010, 01:03 PM	#35
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I counted 25 second-hands and at the the exposure rate of 3.2 seconds, that's 25.6 beats. Great shots. I have always thought that curving the skeleton hand was a complication that would be harder for imitators and counterfeiters to replicate. Probably not, though, at least these days.

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