Not sure if this is the right section to post this in but here goes.....
After a recent visit to Digby Ops room we were discussing the Ops Clocks and someone highlighted something I've never noticed before, namely the direction the red/blue/yellow arrows round the outside point. If you check this link:
You can see both designs, the big picture of the clock at the top of the page has the triangles pointing out and the one on the wall of the Uxbridge Ops room has the arrows pointing in. At the end of the discussion we came up with 2 theories:
1) 2 companies were tasked with building the clocks and before the joys of computer design each company interpreted the contract/design differently; or
2) At some point, someone decided that the clock would work better if the triangles pointed the other way.
If anyone can shed any light on this it would be most appreciated and allow us to get on with our work!
An interesting observation, Jay. I've just noticed that the clock in the link - triangles out - has 12 of them, whereas the replica on my wall - triangles in - has 24.
Hmm :confused:
Graham
Plan A is always more effective when the problem you are working on understands that Plan B will involve the use of dynamite
...whereas the replica on my wall - triangles in - has 24.
Without seeing yours, I'd guess the triangles are very pointy.
Chances are the replica dial is based on the post-war ROC Sector Clock, the triangles being made narrower to correspond with the higher speed of jets to be plotted.
Without seeing yours, I'd guess the triangles are very pointy. Chances are the replica dial is based on the post-war ROC Sector Clock, the triangles being made narrower to correspond with the higher speed of jets to be plotted.
Bezel and glass removed to obviate reflections.
Useful info, Paul. What a disappointment - just compared it with 12 sector varieties. Mine isn't nearly as good. Feel ripped off - I've had this a long time - can't remember where it came from.
Graham
Plan A is always more effective when the problem you are working on understands that Plan B will involve the use of dynamite
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Last edit: 24 Dec 2017 22:04 by carnaby. Reason: De-photobucketed
Type III where introduced towards the end of WWII and continued in service until the 50s. They had the inward facing triangles at spaces of 2.5 minutes due to the faster response times being achieved. I think both look good.
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