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Old 29 March 2023, 11:57 PM   #61
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I listen to them at times. I can tell the Hz or VPH by counting how many cliks per second. Fun little exercise.

I've been able to confirm so far:

- 18,000 vph in my Longines pocket watch (2.5 Hz or 5 clicks per second),
- 21,600 in my NH35 based divers (3 Hz or 6 clicks),
- 25,200 vph in my co-axial 2500 ETA based (3.5 Hz or 7 clicks).
- 28,800 vph in my regular ETA based and Rolex watches (4 Hz or 8 clicks).

Love the different sound signatures too. Find it pretty fascinating.
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Old 30 March 2023, 12:14 AM   #62
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Best necro revival ever.

I love the sound of 3 Hz personally... and that the seconds tracks on my watch are broken into thirds for perfect alignment of the Chrono / seconds hand.

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Old 30 March 2023, 12:18 AM   #63
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I have always listened to my watches now and then and it's quite a cool thing to hear. But once you've heard it, you've pretty much heard it and don't want to repeatedly do it... that's just me of course!
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Old 30 March 2023, 12:21 AM   #64
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One against each ear is a good sound.
Can we see a photo of that Adam...please!
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Old 30 March 2023, 12:55 AM   #65
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Most posts are visual and I admit, this is a geeky observation but I think an interesting one nonetheless. I accidentally started comparing the ticking sound of the watches in my collection and discovered that each watch of the same model ticked with the same sound. Is this possibly a good way of verifying authenticity?

I'm not an expert horologist but I wonder if watch movements have a signature pattern which a timograph could be used to compare.

I wonder how many of you having read this will be placing your watches against your ear listening to their movements


Like it, nice to hear difference among different brands and models. Have a timegrapher where you can also see vital signs of the watch as well !


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Old 30 March 2023, 01:04 AM   #66
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Old 30 March 2023, 01:51 AM   #67
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I sometimes heard them ticking from across the room. I keep them on a flat counter and for whatever reason the sound seems to resonate between the cabinet & mirror next to them. If it's quiet and everyone else is asleep I can hear them from 6ft away.
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Old 30 March 2023, 01:57 AM   #68
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Love hearing the sound of the automatic movement...each of my pieces have such a unique sound. The Rolex movement seems to have a deep ticking sound
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Old 30 March 2023, 02:14 AM   #69
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I love listening to the mechanical ticking of all my automatics. My favorite is my Panerai Pam661 Carbotech with P.9010 movement. Because of the carbotech case acting like a acoustic guitar body, the metallic ticking has a resonating melodic "ping" like sound. I swear just listening to it for 60 seconds lowers my blood pressure. Its also one of many reasons I will never, ever sell this watch.

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Old 30 March 2023, 05:03 AM   #70
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I often listen to my watches. I think they sound incredible 👍😁

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Me too….my favourite sound is my speedmaster…slower and more soothing
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Old 30 March 2023, 05:47 AM   #71
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Old 30 March 2023, 05:50 AM   #72
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Old 30 March 2023, 05:59 AM   #73
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Funny this thread came up today.

Last night my watch beating woke me up. I wondered what the hell it was and it took me a minute of thinking my tinnitus had elevated to a whole other level before realizing it was my watch.


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Old 30 March 2023, 06:13 AM   #74
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I used to be able to hear them, but now they sound just like tinnitus. That's what shooting without hearing protection and 2-cycle Detroit Diesel boats will do.
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Old 30 March 2023, 06:14 AM   #75
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very, very often! Love it....!
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Old 30 March 2023, 06:59 AM   #76
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Old thread bump but i'm game.

Yes via ear and yes via timegrapher. If you looooove ticking sound, may I humbly suggest.....

PS: My wife loves the sound too

PPS: Grandfather clocks are

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Old 30 March 2023, 10:12 AM   #77
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I agree with an earlier post. Rolex movement has a metallic ping sound. Reminds me of a fork tapping on a wine glass or something.... I think a Rolex movement sound is unique and particular. I've listened to other brand's movement sounds and it doesn't sound the same.
I always wondered if you can tell a real Rolex from a super clone fake by just listening to the movement sound.... can a clone movement replicate that genuine Rolex sound as well? I hope not...
Anyways, here are two samples of a Rolex movement sound courtesy of Alexander Pang on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJN_GbcexI8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcsifA5hAF4
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Old 30 March 2023, 10:34 AM   #78
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I have listened to mine quite a bit.
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Old 30 March 2023, 11:56 AM   #79
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I listen to them when I am napping. Put my wrist next to my ear. Put's me to sleep.
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Old 30 March 2023, 12:59 PM   #80
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So jealous!, I haven't heard a watch tick, crickets or birds sing since I was in the military in the 80's. Not even with hearing aids. I used to love hearing a fine movement tick.
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Old 30 March 2023, 01:40 PM   #81
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I agree with an earlier post. Rolex movement has a metallic ping sound. Reminds me of a fork tapping on a wine glass or something.... I think a Rolex movement sound is unique and particular. I've listened to other brand's movement sounds and it doesn't sound the same.
I always wondered if you can tell a real Rolex from a super clone fake by just listening to the movement sound.... can a clone movement replicate that genuine Rolex sound as well? I hope not...
Anyways, here are two samples of a Rolex movement sound courtesy of Alexander Pang on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJN_GbcexI8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcsifA5hAF4
I find it interesting that different Rolex movements and different cases maintain the general “Rolex sound” - …tickehtickehtickehdingdinfdingdingpingpingpingtic kticktick….
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Old 30 March 2023, 08:45 PM   #82
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I can vouch for that. My old (sold) 116000 OP (concentric dial) clearly had the metallic 'ping' sound as it ticked away. It had a 36 mm case with the 3130 mvmt. My current Rlx, the 216570 (42 mm with the unique 3187 mvmt) does not have a noticeable ping in its ticking. Well, if it does, I haven't tried listening in a quiet-enough environment to notice it. In fact, it sounds more subdued as a standard 8 bps ticking sound.

Would be interesting to have a sound library of different movements/models.
I was too curious so I finally took my 216570 Exp II to a quiet area of the house (despite two kids upstairs) and muffled all ambient sound with pillows/blanket (yes, what is wrong with us?). I did finally notice the 'ping' sound that I used to remark (easily) all the time with my former 116000 OP. However, I can attest that it is more difficult to detect in the Exp II. I don't know, chalk it up to case size (thicker?), the movement itself, less clearance for echo within the case; I have to take it to a very quiet area to notice it, though.
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Old 31 March 2023, 03:40 AM   #83
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I would love to.

But between the voices in my head and tinnitus, I can't hear them.

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Old 31 March 2023, 04:43 AM   #84
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Most posts are visual and I admit, this is a geeky observation but I think an interesting one nonetheless. I accidentally started comparing the ticking sound of the watches in my collection and discovered that each watch of the same model ticked with the same sound. Is this possibly a good way of verifying authenticity?

I'm not an expert horologist but I wonder if watch movements have a signature pattern which a timograph could be used to compare.

I wonder how many of you having read this will be placing your watches against your ear listening to their movements

Is this a 32xx joke?
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Old 31 March 2023, 04:46 AM   #85
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Yeah it sounds like the Swiss hiker falling off the mount on price is right cliffhanger.
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