Montblanc Full Calendar Watch

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Re: Montblanc Full Calendar

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Though having said that I've noticed the 4 is IIII, rather than IV? Any particular reason, I'm wondering??
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MGH wrote:Though having said that I've noticed the 4 is IIII, rather than IV? Any particular reason, I'm wondering??
I understand that this is fairly common on watch faces. Supposedly gives better visual balance. Does not really matter either way to me.
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Re: Montblanc Full Calendar

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Love it...especially the blue hands :thumbup:
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a fantastic looking watch ,congratulations. :D
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That, I have to say, looks wonderful! I'm so pleased that you went for the Mont Blanc in the end, it suits you perfectly and you have a wonderful watch to treasure. Congratulations! :thumbup:
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I have to say it looks great, and I was wrong to dismiss it in the other thread. :silent:
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I think that looks superb asqwerth! Good and interesting choice of those you were considering. Enjoy it!
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IMO the MontBlanc is a joy to the eye. Congratulations on your purchase, enjoy. :D
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Yeah looks good - well done
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Re: Montblanc Full Calendar

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MGH wrote:Though having said that I've noticed the 4 is IIII, rather than IV? Any particular reason, I'm wondering??
As Asqwerth says - it's common on watches and clocks - the theory being that IIII balances VIII better than IV would ... OR ... the Romans used IIII because IV is too close to the two first letters of their chief god IVPITIR (Jupiter) ...OR... they used IIII but it's nothing to do with the gods... OR ... it doesn't matter it's just watch designers being contrary.

Perhaps the most famous clock in the world, the Great Westminster Clock, uses IV.


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Re: Montblanc Full Calendar

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Any thread that mentions "full calendar" or "moon-phase" will always have my attention!

It's a fascinating watch, absolutely lovely, and quite stunning. Enjoy.
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Hope it brings you years of pleasure & faithful service.
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asqwerth wrote:
MGH wrote:Though having said that I've noticed the 4 is IIII, rather than IV? Any particular reason, I'm wondering??
I understand that this is fairly common on watch faces. Supposedly gives better visual balance. Does not really matter either way to me.
It looks great. Just never noticed it before. Probably see it all the time now :D

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Belated congratulations asqwerth! Beautiful watch. :thumbup:
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That is a very classy watch, and I bet the photos don't do it justice.
Congratulations a fine choice.

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