what is wrong with this watch?

[rprosperi]

The idea that "IIII" was used to prevent confusion between "IV" and "VI" is unconvincing, as one must believe the position of the number (at the 4 o'clock position, rather than at the 6 o'clock position) would do that, but I suppose following that logic argues that specific numbers would not then be needed at all...

I learned something new about something old today.