Why Are Analog Watches Always Set to 10:10 in Magazine Ads? Researchers Reveal the Subliminal Reason

Why Are Analog Watches Always Set to 10:10 in Magazine Ads? Researchers Reveal the Subliminal Reason
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Michael Wing
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Way back in time, before glossy magazines were overshadowed by the web, fancy watch advertisements often showed their hands pointing to a particular time: 10:10.

Why 10:10 you ask?

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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