AndrewD[HoMe Moderator]
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I've always been interested in this one ...
Jul 23, 2014,05:15 AM
Do you think it unbalances the dial, adds interest or is the IIII an unnecessary flourish in watch dials?
Great watch, by the way.
Andrew
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roman numerals
By: eterna-fan : July 22nd, 2014-11:28
perhaps you'd like to share yours?...
I wish I could....
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 22nd, 2014-11:32
But, no roman Eternas in my watch box... That is a beautiful dial of yours! :) Best Blomman
Out of more that 100 watches which passed through my hands...
By: SteveW : July 22nd, 2014-12:35
...this is the only one with Romans. Bought because of its beautiful gold dial. I think the 18K case was originally matte finished and is quite heavy. I still own it but probably have only worn it two or three times in the last 15 years, I'm a scruffy sor...
the three!
By: eterna-fan : July 23rd, 2014-07:59
i don't know that i would have noticed had you not mentioned it. that is interesting! i enjoy quirks like that though. makes life more fascinating.
Only one . . .
By: Dr No : July 22nd, 2014-13:29
. . . but it's a keeper ;-) . . . ...
Beautiful Eterna
By: deBalzac : July 22nd, 2014-14:50
I've got only one watch with roman numerals Best Regards Livius ...
I've always been interested in this one ...
By: AndrewD : July 23rd, 2014-05:15
Do you think it unbalances the dial, adds interest or is the IIII an unnecessary flourish in watch dials? Great watch, by the way. Andrew
IV
By: eterna-fan : July 23rd, 2014-08:06
i have, along with most other collectors, noticed the use of IIII instead of IV, but i've never really known the reason. quaintness? superstition? obscure swiss law?
IIII
By: fernando : July 23rd, 2014-18:00
supposedly makes the dial more balanced when compared to the opposing VIII AFAIK. :)
holy cats
By: eterna-fan : July 23rd, 2014-08:03
those are impressive.