The time displayed usually on watches and clocks in adverts is what?, and why?

Question

This is a genuine question, and the answer is proven!

Answer 1

10:10

aside from looking like it is smiling, it also showcases the features of the watch or clock

Answer 2

THE HANDS ON A CLOCK

ARE PLACED AT TEN-TEN BECAUSE IT'S A CREATIVE STANDARD INDUSTRY.

TIMEX SAYS THE HANDS ON TIMEPIECES ARE PLACED AT TEN-TEN SO THE

COMPANY LOGO ON THE FACE WILL BE FRAMED AND NOT BLOCKED BY THE HANDS.

TIMEX SAYS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD USED TO BE EIGHT-TWENTY BUT THAT

LOOKED TOO MUCH LIKE A FROWN AND CREATED AN UNHAPPY LOOK.

TIMEX SAYS IN ITS ADS, THE CLOCK HANDS ARE PLACED AT TEN-NINE AND

THIRTY SIX SECONDS, EXACTLY."

Answer 3

I honestly can say I've never taken any notice but if the answer is proven then I'm intrigued to know now

Answer 4

ten minutes past ten o'clock

but it is a falsehood to say that is when Kennedy or Lincoln was shot

see snopes

Answer 5

I'm with everyone else on this - 10 past 10 or 10 to 2. It frames the logo and is aesthetically pleasing. Something about symmetry seems to appeal to the human psyche - how many hunchbacked crook-nosed models do you see at the fashion shows?  

Answer 6

10:10...........allows a wholistic view of the watch design

Answer 7

1.50

Because that's as good a choice as any, no not really!!!

Answer 8

What are you talking about?

Answer 9

On watches with a dial and hands, they put the hands at 10 minutes past 10 so it looks more like a smile, and so the company logo can usually still be seen.