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thsiao · 3 March 2013, 12:46 AM

Just recently I noticed that the subdials at 9 and 12 are closer together than to the 6. Meaning they are not equally spaced.

Anyone know why they would do this? I assume it has to do with the movement?

Just think it is odd that they are not equally spaced, would look better if they were I think.

kilyung · 3 March 2013, 12:51 AM

The subdials look slightly different sizes. The posts appear equidistant to me.

thsiao · 3 March 2013, 01:53 AM

The subdial at 6 does not appear larger to me, they all look the same diameter. Maybe in person there is a difference. But I see how the ones at 12 and 9 are closer.

unprdctb1e · 3 March 2013, 01:56 AM

O yes, good observation. The 6 sundial is lower. Lacated further away relative to the center

v5cog · 3 March 2013, 06:54 AM

This may be something to do with the dubois depraz chronograph module fitted Which is mounted on top of the main movement, but I could be wrong?

AshAP · 3 March 2013, 07:16 AM

Never noticed that!

thsiao · 3 March 2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

Never noticed that!

I also never noticed before until recently... Just think it is such a weird design choice.

kilyung · 3 March 2013, 07:37 AM

I guess form follows function in this case.

orangedial · 3 March 2013, 04:03 PM

So far all ROO subdials I've seen are placed asymmetrically. I believe this has to do with the movement arrangement. Another uncommon feature is that the running second dial is located at 12 o'clock. These are unique design features in the ROO that are not easy to be imitated by fakes. Personally, I don't find the subdials arrangement distracting.

3 March 2013, 12:46 AM	#1
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,251	Chrono subdials on ROOs Just recently I noticed that the subdials at 9 and 12 are closer together than to the 6. Meaning they are not equally spaced. Anyone know why they would do this? I assume it has to do with the movement? Just think it is odd that they are not equally spaced, would look better if they were I think.

3 March 2013, 12:51 AM	#2
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	The subdials look slightly different sizes. The posts appear equidistant to me.

3 March 2013, 01:53 AM	#3
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,251	The subdial at 6 does not appear larger to me, they all look the same diameter. Maybe in person there is a difference. But I see how the ones at 12 and 9 are closer.

3 March 2013, 01:56 AM	#4
unprdctb1e "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 696	O yes, good observation. The 6 sundial is lower. Lacated further away relative to the center

3 March 2013, 06:54 AM	#5
v5cog Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: london Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 548	This may be something to do with the dubois depraz chronograph module fitted Which is mounted on top of the main movement, but I could be wrong?

3 March 2013, 07:16 AM	#6
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Never noticed that!

3 March 2013, 07:37 AM	#8
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	I guess form follows function in this case.

3 March 2013, 04:03 PM	#9
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	So far all ROO subdials I've seen are placed asymmetrically. I believe this has to do with the movement arrangement. Another uncommon feature is that the running second dial is located at 12 o'clock. These are unique design features in the ROO that are not easy to be imitated by fakes. Personally, I don't find the subdials arrangement distracting.

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