Why are all clocks at the watch shop set to 10:10?

 One common practice in retail stores, including watch shops, is to set all the clocks to the same time for display purposes. The time 10:10 has become a popular choice for this purpose because it creates a visually pleasing and symmetrical image of the clock's hands.

In addition, setting the clock to 10:10 has some marketing advantages. The position of the hands on the clock creates a "smiling face" appearance, which is often associated with positive emotions and can be more appealing to potential customers. Additionally, the position of the hands allows enough space for the brand logo to be visible at the top of the clock face.

Overall, while there is no technical reason to set all the clocks to 10:10, it has become a common practice in the retail industry due to its aesthetic and marketing benefits.

Numerous stories circulate about the origins of the connection between 10:10 and clock displays. One prevalent theory suggests that it is linked to the deaths of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King II. However, this theory is inaccurate. Abraham Lincoln was shot at 10:15 and passed away the following morning at 7:22. Similarly, Martin Luther died at 7:30 in the evening.

Others have attributed the 10:10 display to the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States during World War II, claiming that the bombs were dropped at precisely 10:10. However, this is also a misconception as the atomic bombs were dropped in 1945 at 8:15 and 11:02.

In summary, while many different stories attempt to explain the reasoning behind the 10:10 display on clocks, none of these stories is entirely accurate. The 10:10 display is simply a convention adopted by the retail industry for aesthetic and marketing reasons and has no direct connection to historical events.