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Old 3 April 2006, 09:14 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Prince
Indeed it was! There is really no consensus as to why it was so-named, but the two reasons that are often cited are:

1) It was accurate (for its time) and had the seconds on the lower dial for the doctor to use to time pulse, etc.

2) Only doctors could afford the watch!

Perhaps it was a little of both!
If it as accurate, no way a Dr could use it. They're always late for my appointments
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