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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. |
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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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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30 March 2023, 12:21 AM | #64 |
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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 ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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30 March 2023, 01:04 AM | #66 |
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It helps calm down my breathing when I’m anxious
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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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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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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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30 March 2023, 05:03 AM | #70 |
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Me too….my favourite sound is my speedmaster…slower and more soothing
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30 March 2023, 05:47 AM | #71 |
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Yeah sometimes
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30 March 2023, 05:50 AM | #72 |
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Yes mostly at my leisure time.
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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. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product |
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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30 March 2023, 06:14 AM | #75 |
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very, very often! Love it....!
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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 wristscan_7242851.jpg
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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 |
30 March 2023, 10:34 AM | #78 |
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I have listened to mine quite a bit.
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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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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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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. FML |
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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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