So now and then the discussion is comming up in this list about the question whether it is IV or IIII on a sundial or clock.
But now it is world news!
On todays (24 Sep) frontpage of 'The Wall Street Journal Europe' there is an article titled 'Closely Watched Debate, Conducted in IV-IIII Time, Winds Up Traditionalists' by Kimberly Palmer.
On the front page of their online version ( http://online.wsj.com/public/us ) it says:
When the Big Hand Points to the IIII
Four o'clock on luxury-brand watches has traditionally pointed to Roman numerals "IIII." But the success of several new IV watches is challenging a central tenet of watchmaking, and it's ticking some purists off.
When you try to follow the link you will find out that you have to be a subscriber to read the full article.
Thibaud Chabot
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