let me try this one tomorrow, and see whether it helps my condition.

Jeff

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: can anyone provide advice / an explanation?
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: Jeff,

: You obviously suffer from Index Fatigue.
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: On a analog dial plain markers are called
: indices (the plural of index). I also call
: them ticks.

: Indices require an additional mental process to
: convert them into a number which is useful.
: By themselves they are no more informative
: than a scratch on the crystal.

: That is why dials with Arabic numbers ( Roman
: are no better than ticks) are so appealing
: especially after an extended wearing of
: index marked watches.

: The Pilot type watches are the best because the
: dark background and lighter numbers offer
: wonderful contrast.
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: Im sorry to say your condition is not curable.
: However it may be alleviated by periodically
: purchasing a nice watch with numbers on the
: dial. See pic for suggestions.

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