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Old 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.
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Old 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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Even the Romans themselves used IIII
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Old 30 July 2013, 06:52 AM   #7
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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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Old 30 July 2013, 07:09 AM   #8
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I think its a smart move to balance out the heavy eight on the other side.
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Old 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

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Here are my two Roman dial DJs:

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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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