DIAL TYPE: 3-6-9-12 versus 2-4-6-8-10-12

[Chronopolitano]

What are their origins? Are they both PILOT designs?

Random examples:

[Der Amf]

I once did a poll on this topic. People prefer 12-3-6-9 to 12-2-4-6-8-10. Fools.

Either way I want the numbers smaller than in your examples.

Er, anyway, to your question ..... I've no idea. Shall I shut up then? Oh, okay.

[Chronopolitano]

I once did a poll on this topic. People prefer 12-3-6-9 to 12-2-4-6-8-10. Fools.

Either way I want the numbers smaller than in your examples..

[Der Amf]

Yeah, thats the maximum

[Chronopolitano]

Oh I did get this recently, but the wife hijacked it, Sigh.
Beautiful piece. Junkers Dessau.

[Rdenney]

I'm excessively splattering this pic all over the forum today, but it makes an interesting case for just cardinal arabics.



But then I also have this one:



Makes me wonder if putting arabics on the even numbers was a way to work around the traditional two-subdial pilot's chronograph.

Then there's this Ebel 1911 Senior:



...which I happen to be wearing today. Sorta the hip take on even numbers.

Rick "who doesn't seem to be too picky on the topic" Denney

[Durp13579]

The Tangomat


The Explorer 1


These both have larger numerals, but both favorites. As for the origin, probably some clock.

[OhDark30]

I like both




but I think 3-6-9-12 just edges it for me