The Origins Of Arabic/Roman Numerals On Wristwatches

In this video we talk about the origins of Arabic and roman numerals and how they made it on today's wristwatches.

In timekeeping, there are plentiful ways to display the time. Currently, many watchmakers are following the trend of minimalist displays—leaving printed numerals in the past. Despite this trend, more traditional timepieces still opt for numbered markings.

[kurtlovef]

I love Roman numerals and minimal watch faces. I just discovered the Arabic watch face! Now I want one loo

[h.nguyen]

I have a Sieko 5 i bought in Hong Kong. The asian version uses Roman numerals. The western watches had arabic numerals. Roman numeral is the rare one.