The classic sub-seconds dial is an elegant and mechanically simple solution and to this day, some of the most beautiful watches use it, including those from Philippe Dufour and Roger Smith. The only disadvantage of a traditional small seconds hand is that they’re hard to read, especially in smaller watches. A better solution is to put the seconds hand on the same axis as the hour and minute hands, where it can be lengthened so that its tip sweeps around the entire circumference of the dial. view details
The classic sub-seconds dial is an elegant and mechanically simple solution and to this day, some of the most beautiful watches use it, including those from Philippe Dufour and Roger Smith. The only disadvantage of a traditional small seconds hand is that they’re hard to read, especially in smaller watches. A better solution is to put the seconds hand on the same axis as the hour and minute hands, where it can be lengthened so that its tip sweeps around the entire circumference of the dial.
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