Iirc there were logical reasons why some watchmakers used "IIII" instead of the correct latin numeral "IV" for number four. I think it had something to do with symmetry and readability.
Hello everyone.... Ok uncommon 36 mm not counting lugs or crown.... its an auction but I would keep an eye on this... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-....c100047.m2108&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008
Hi everyone... If I did not already have three of these wrenches.... I would bid on this one.... its one of my favorite case openers.... not sure what the other bits are for.... but what the heck... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...e/114628651602&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008
Both are correct. I think the IIII four is Eastern Roman Empire as used in the Greek Orthodox countries of Eastern Europe. PS About the time mechanical clocks first came into use the Medical profession still used another alternative four, it was IIIJ.
HELLO Everyone.. just listed.... might not get alot of attention... very cool day-date... Plus has a cool caseback !!! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...?ul_noapp=true&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008
Hello everyone.... I also have a soft spot for clamshell cases... and a Sq clamshell always gets my attention... this has been relisted ..... maybe reach out to the seller with a offer via contact seller... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...?ul_noapp=true&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008
Hi everyone... this one is going off soon... I posted it previously... group of three vintage watches.... One turns out to be a EARLY Certina DS with patent pending case... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...S/254829942637&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008
Hi everyone.. This is very cool.... display . I have one of these for years first time I have seen one for sale. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...wAAOSwkUxeHbbe&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008
Nice Bulova Sea King with cross hair dial. https://www.ebay.com/itm/124534949256Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
@Dan S might be interested. See: https://omegaforums.net/threads/int...igns-clocks-and-displays.125169/#post-1692216
So......this is what happens when you spend too much time on this thread. I had never heard of a Technos Skylight 6 months ago....thanks guys. I absolutely Love these.
