Obsession with getting the positioning of the face markings right

Firstly, you need to ensure that your watch face has a second hand, which moves continuously and with a stepped motion. This is important because the second hand will act as your guide for placing the hour markers in proper positions.

As you may have noticed, Clockology, my go to watch face designer app is brilliant, but underneath it lays some small but infuriating errors that make most designs you may have downloaded not accurate (not on my designs).

I am obsessed with getting the small details right. A watch face should be a work of art that is nice to look at, informative but also accurate (that is the purpose of time).

They are not accurate using the Clockology app. They are not symmetrical with their opposing markings (2&5). Symmetry is a must with any watch face.

This is where my watch face designs make them stand out from the crowd from other designs that are available online from other designers. They get round this by having a smooth sweeping second hand, hiding the fact the face is not well designed or accurate.

Try it, you will be amazed at how poor some really are. (Turn the "Animation Type" to steps, count the steps as it rotates round the face. Yep, your right, the design is not accurate).

I do charge a small tip for my Apple Watch ⌚️ designs but the research and dedicated accuracy make it all worthwhile. Why would anybody possess a face that does not display the time correctly?

OK, I may be a little obsessive here but you won't be dissapointed with you face you choose knowing that the design is a correct example of accurate time.

This design face is currently in the design phase. It will be available soon. Watch this space.

Firstly, you need to ensure that your watch has a second hand, which moves continuously and with a stepped motion. This is important because the second hand will act as your guide for placing the hour markers in proper positions.

Next, focus on the hour markers of your watch face. Depending on your watch, these markers can be Arabic numerals or simple lines.

Take note of the number of markers and make a mental note of their positions – it's helpful to think of them as points on a clock face. For example, if your watch has twelve markers, they should be positioned at the 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 o'clock positions.

Once you've identified the placements of the hour markers, adjust your watch to the correct time. Ensure that the second hand is moving smoothly and is pointing precisely at the designated second markers. You can also let it pass a whole minute to easily spot the exact 12 o'clock marker.

With the second hand acting as your guide, adjust the hour markers to their proper positions, moving them clockwise or counterclockwise as needed.

This should be done with extreme care; small movements to adjust the markers can make a huge difference in the accuracy of your watch face.

Use a magnifying glass or a lens to help you see the markings, especially if the hour markers on your watch are tiny or intricate.

Once you've made the necessary adjustments, double-check that all the markers are aligned correctly and that they're placed in the right positions to correspond to the hours.

When you're satisfied with the positions, wait for the second hand to reach the 12 o'clock marker, then observe how the hour markers align with the hand.

If the hour markers still don't line up correctly, you may need to adjust them again or seek assistance from a professional. Remember, the accuracy of your watch face is crucial, especially when it comes to indicating the exact time.

Following these steps will help you get the hour markers of a watch face in the correct positions for the second hand with precision and accuracy.