Why are all watches set to approx 10.11?

[Gareth135R]

I've noticed that many pics of watches on the net are set to approx 10.11

For example:






Guy at work has a theory it's when Lincoln was killed....

[hugoagogo]

cos it's like a smiley face

[Asterix]

Smiley face

..and it also clears the usual place for the date or chrono complications, has symmetry etc...

That would be my guess.

[celticpilgrim]

Apparently, it is to give a 'smiley face' to the hands whilst still showing off the maker's name/logo.

Obvilusyl this only applies to those watches with logos etc, at the 12:00 position - and will vary accordingly