Revised interpretation: perhaps completes 720 rotations is a mistake, and it should be that the minute hand rotates once per hour, and the model is scaled such that 720 represents a full day’s motion — but no.

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Revised Interpretation: Debunking the Myth of 720 Minute Hand Rotations – Understanding Time, Scaling, and the True Mechanics of Model Movement In the world of horology, geometry, and mechanical modeling, precise interpretation of motion—especially involving minute hand rotations—is crucial. A growing discussion among enthusiasts has challenged the long-held belief that a model’s minute hand completes 720 full rotations to represent a full day’s motion. While this idea has circulated in popular interpretations, a revised interpretation offers a more accurate and meaningful perspective: rather than a literal 720 rotations, the minute hand completes one rotation per hour, and the model’s scaling reflects a full day’s motion in a conceptually richer way. ### The Common Misconception: 720 Rotations = A Full Day Many simplified explanations claim that 720 full rotations of the minute hand span one complete 24-hour period. This stems from a miscalculation or overextension of the 60-minute hour, scaled into a 12-hour or daily cycle. However, such an interpretation stretches notation beyond its intended mechanical meaning.