Apple Watch ads deliberately display 10:09 instead of the industry's universal 10:10 — not by accident, but to signal that their watch is 'ahead of the times.' The traditional watchmaking standard of 10:10 exists because the hands frame logos and resemble a smile, giving brands a friendly look. Apple twisted this convention into a one-minute lead, turning a subtle visual detail into a competitive statement against every Swiss and luxury watchmaker.
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