Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand?

@CORDALE (866)
United States
October 5, 2006 8:42am CST
give us your thoughts
2 responses
anand20
@anand20 (214)
• India
5 Oct 06
it gives the readings of seconds
stevej90
@stevej90 (134)
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5 Oct 06
Cos it counts the Seconds but I see your point :)