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30 October 2009, 03:20 AM
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Real Name: Susan
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Hello and a silly question.
Hi all. I've lurked for a while trying to learn and make an educated decision. I finally took the plunge and bought my first Rolex
 I'm so so in love with it. I appreciate all of the great information on this forum that helped me to feel good about my purchase.I do have a silly question... probably a girlie question. Do any of you spend time listening to your Rolex? I've noticed that the sound is fascinating to me. Now you all think I'm strange right out of the gate  - Suz |
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31 October 2009, 01:15 PM
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Welcome, I would listen to it more but I'm going deaf so it seems as it is very difficult for me to hear my watch ticking.
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31 October 2009, 01:17 PM
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I sometimes do, I confess !!!
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31 October 2009, 01:18 PM
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Welcome to TRF!!  No question is considered silly on this forum!! You should listen to some of the HOWLERS some of these other guys ask!!  Yes, I have listened to the quick-fire ticka, ticka, ticka, tick of my Rolex watches from time to time - very fascinating!! Hope you enjoy your stay on this forum. JJ
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31 October 2009, 01:19 PM
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31 October 2009, 01:21 PM
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Welcome to the forums. I don't spend much time listening to my watches, but I do have a habit of spending too much time polishing off finger prints, watermarks, etc. My wife often gives me the evil eye when I'm at it too much!
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31 October 2009, 01:36 PM
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Welcome to TRF! Not a silly question at all. I enjoy the sound as well. Have fun here!
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31 October 2009, 01:55 PM
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I have to admit...I do the same!Kinda addicting...
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31 October 2009, 02:04 PM
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No questions are silly, this is a great place to be
Welcome to TRF, you will love it here, a great bunch of guys and gals.
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31 October 2009, 02:34 PM
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If I could hear it I would listen all day.
 Don't ever get old.  Welcome to the forum.
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31 October 2009, 02:45 PM
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Suz, Welcome to TRF
You are going to love it here This old thread is about "singing Rolex movements." http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=29506
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31 October 2009, 02:50 PM
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Well it's not a silly question , actually i think we all do....
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31 October 2009, 02:58 PM
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Welcome to TRF my friend!!! All questions are welcome!!! Just be ready for some crazy answers from the gang
 ....and yes i do sometimes....
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31 October 2009, 03:09 PM
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Now you have me listening! I listen to the loud ticking of my mechanical wind Speedy Pro...JJ has it right. My Sub goes ticka ticka ticka...
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31 October 2009, 03:12 PM
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i do it!
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31 October 2009, 07:34 PM
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Welcome Suz, No question too silly here. I am guilty of laying in bed with my arms above my head and in the quiet of the night hearing the ticking of the watch which after a while puts me to sleep....
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31 October 2009, 07:40 PM
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you're crazy...and you'll fit right in here
JJ weighs his watches at his local butchers...top that  and welcome to this wonderful place
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31 October 2009, 07:45 PM
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31 October 2009, 09:04 PM
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Suz, Welcome To The Forum, Hang Around A Little, And You Might Not Think Your Question Was Too Crazy!
JJ Weighs His Regularly.........
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31 October 2009, 09:55 PM
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There can be only silly answers! ;)
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31 October 2009, 10:01 PM
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Yep.....
You're perfectly 'normal' - and welcome to the Forum. |
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1 November 2009, 12:14 AM
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I do. At least once every week or so. Gives me a source of relaxation. Much like the roar of an Italian sports car.
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6 November 2009, 08:23 AM
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Thank you all so much for the answers. Makes me feel less loony. Thanks also to John for the link to the other thread. I enjoyed that. Mine is a plain old stainless ladies perpetual and is mostly just a rapid tick, but when I get my ear just right it's got this great little "singing" like you said. Hairspring I suppose. Anyway, it's great.
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6 November 2009, 08:48 AM
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Boy Susan... what a silly question.... JUST KIDDING
 I actually do listen to my watch... a lot! It has that... singing you were talking about, I think every TRFer will admit to it! P.S. That's a beautiful watch!
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6 November 2009, 08:50 AM
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yes
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6 November 2009, 09:06 AM
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I wear my Submariner to bed, and listen to it as I fall asleep each night......really.
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6 November 2009, 09:40 AM
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Welcome, Susan.
And yes, I have spent time listening to my Rolex's. They sound great, don't they?
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6 November 2009, 09:49 AM
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Welcome to the forum. I actually do listen to my Rolex movements quite often and it's a very unique sound. Now, nothing like the tic-tock of the Oysterquartz models. The loudest quartz mechanism out there. Love it!!
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6 November 2009, 10:04 AM
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not silly
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6 November 2009, 10:06 AM
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Welcome and Congrats!
 I listen to mine, so you are not the only one..
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