Why are watch faces set the same in ads?
Why are all the watch faces set to ten minutes past ten in watch ads?
Question
Why are all the watch faces set to ten minutes past ten in watch ads?
Jack, Southampton
Answer
Name: James O'Brien
Answer: It’s just because it’s a smile. It’s the most primitive form of marketing, it sends a subconscious message of happiness to you and you’re more likely to buy a watch.
Name: Stefan, Salford
Answer: On most watches and clocks, the brand name is in the middle.
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