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A Most Important Question! Do You Like An "Eaten" Six?
A partial six numeral with a sub-seconds was so common at one point in pocket watches, they were called "6 eaters". But, How do YOU feel about them?
Do you prefer a dot? Nothing at all? What is best for a sub-seconds?
Let me know your preference, please. And feel free to post wristwatches whose dial layout is to your liking!
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A Most Important Question! Do You Like An "Eaten" Six?
A partial six numeral with a sub-seconds was so common at one point in pocket watches, they were called "6 eaters". But, How do YOU feel about them? Do you prefer a dot? Nothing at all? What is best for a sub-seconds? Let me know your preference, please. ...
I prefer the “eaten” 6. I like that they’ve taken the trouble to apply a little bit of the number.
Certainly, in my opinion, the examples you’ve shown are nicer with the eaten 6. Regards Kev.
I would turn the 6 on its side...
Not optimal, but better than leaving what looks like a zero in that space. I might personalize the 6 to make it stand out, like Bedat does with their number 8. Kurt
Wow, that's a different idea!
How about shrinking the six down, a little like how FPJ handles some numerals on some watches?
It’s not ideal
But one look at that gorgeous Omega and I could easily live with it! That’s a real beauty.
Isn't it nice? If modern Omega learned the right lessons from vintage Omega, they would have surpassed Rolex years ago.
Well, maybe not, but they'd have some beautiful watches!
Dont you think that they have some really nice
Historic inspired pieces? I think of the seamaster 300 co axial for example, a great piece with strong roots. Could you explain your point a bit more?
I think some modern Omegas are nice enough, but then I look at some of the nicest vintage Omegas,
And I think they have yet to fully capture the aesthetic to its fullest potential. The Seamaster 1948 are good and I hope we see more like them.
That's a fair point.
I am less concerned with Tudor and more looking at, say, the globemaster, which I think doesn't quite reach the heights of the earlier Omega watches it tries to be inspired by.
No problem
On many watches there is no 3, because of a date window. An eaten 6 is a creative way design of a dial. Yes, the pocket watch heritage of smal seconds is the reason. Should i buy a watch with an eaten 6? No, because i chose watches with a central second h...
Day date watches
There a more day date watches than the famous Rolex. I go to search which other watches have that complication. Later on this week i post a list.
Proportions are key
Here’s how you determine the right course of action. First, adjust the size of the subdial. Its area should be equal to 10% of the main dial area, less if the effective area of the dial is reduced by frivolous chapter rings. Next, superimpose the 6 where ...
It doesn’t bothers me at all...
I go for the overall looks of a watch but would complain the most if a date at 4:30...a no no for me. ...
Lovely collection
I wish PP would add the date complication of your 5524 to a 5522 Cheers, -- Richard.
Thanks ... that is actually a 7234...
But I still prefer the 5522A to be dateless ...
Oops wrong metal, sorry
Understand how you feel, but I would love a 5522A with the date. Best, -- Richard.
It really depends on the design of the dial
If the dial design is made up of Arabic hour markers, then I would prefer an eaten 6 versus a dot. It is more coherent for me. I find the dot out of place and a bit unnatural of the majority of hour markers are Arabic. An eaten 6 kinda feels as though the...
The Breguet is special in a way that I don't believe I've seen anyone comment on and I bet people are missing:
If I understand it correctly, the cut out is exactly 3 minute markers wide. So, main dial may be perfectly read as one missing minute is at the right edge of the cutout, the next is at the middle where the cutout's own marker is, and the final minute is r...
Interesting topic, Spangles
It seems to me like it is intended as a "complication", rather than an afterthought. It is more difficult, in my opinion, to place correctly the incomplete fragments so they do not look unnatural to our brain, that tends to "see" and "read" a complete num...
That's a beautiful pocket watch.
I think Jack Forster mentioned the "6 eater" and I figured he was a good enough source to cite. I'd love to see something more if you happen across a better source.
I dont see a problem at all. I maybe even like it.
The 1815 up down is a particular nice example of an eaten 6 with the 6 still safe and well.
The “eaten” six is not a major concern to me.
I like the the Scandinavian approach or this But what always bothered me was the subdial cutting in to the minute track! I sold a bunch of watches because of that... The minute markers are important to me;-))) ...
Yes, it’s really nice!
The finishing is quite impressive, but the dial killed it for me.
No problems with truncated numerals here
Especially with highly classical dials it adds much. Great question. Cheers, -- Richard. ...
My subjective opinion
A cut of six is OK when the seconds hand is not long enough to go all the way to the lower part of the dial. That happens of course when the movement has a smaller diameter than the case. Leaving it completely open does not look too good. ...
Side note, Spangles: I don't believe this Omega . . .
. . . has an original dial. Here's an authentic original on Stefan's ref 2272 . . . . . . with a partially eaten applied 6 . Best, Art ...
One more for your files, Spangles, and this one . . .
. . . is not only original, it's . . . [watch and photo credit: mac_omega (Erich)] . . . rare. A steel ref 2097 with an early cal 30 movement, one of . . . . . . the first six hundred produced. With an artfully composed eaten 6 , to boot. Art ...
Nice topic!
I personally find the solution for the Patek MR the best and most beautiful. Best Thomas
I can’t believe how many responses!!!
What a great thread!!! I love the eaten six... how many people here think there is a sense of humor in that?… I do!
Depends for me, sometimes it can look awkward
Mine is maybe a bit more unusual, but I think the layout works. Slightly eaten 6 and 8, no 7... ...
It is entirely Ok to me
As long as it is well made and balanced. For example, the eaten 6 in your first picture looks perfect, as well as the dot in the Patek. The sub dial of the Shapiro is also good because it uses all the space, so there’s no need to use anything more. By the...
