I'm guessing this was done so the wearer knowns in which direction the hands should turn ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-OMEGA-...294003451?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item19e9a3b8fbPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
They did these dials so the pilot doesn't get confused in case their airplane is spinning counterclockwise on its way to a meeting with the ground.
You Philistines just don't "get" the dial artist's approach! (When I figure it out will let you know)