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ckim713 · 30 June 2015, 12:31 PM

wow!

ZeKe · 30 June 2015, 12:36 PM

What a WIS. BTW, beautiful sound!

DamienStepien · 30 June 2015, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

I've always had good hearing. Sometimes I hear things at the same time or before dogs do, and we all know how well they hear.

Anyway, when I let people listen to my Rolex, they either can't hear anything, or just hear ticking. However, when I listen, it sounds like there's a symphony in there. In order to prove to people that I'm not crazy and hearing things, I used the studio where I work to record what I can hear.

Maybe we should take the whole "watch sings to you" thing more literally.

Absolutely amazing!

FlyingMoose · 30 June 2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdin

Where does the hissing comes from?
I mean, if it's a sound/recording studio, I would have expected total silence?

Just post it up. Would be interesting to hear the slow-mo.

Besides, since you work there, you could always trouble yourself and do another recording without the hissing.

That said, aren't there any software to edit out that hissing sound specifically? (if using your original video)

All microphones produce some static, it's the nature of the electronics. In order to record such a quiet sound, I had to turn the gain (volume) up on the microphones all the way and then boost it even more in the computer. The noise was considerably worse and I did a lot of work already to get it as good as it is. The remaining static is at frequencies that I can't cut out without making it sound weird. I didn't want to alter the original sound of the watch.

FlyingMoose · 30 June 2015, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tylerad1

Would love to hear it change dates!

I thought so too, and recorded it, but it was just a very harsh click that sounded like data corruption.

joejeweler · 30 June 2015, 01:55 PM

You DO know that "if" you play that sound BACKWARDS and slow it down a little,.....you would hear the word "ROLEX" repeated over and over again.

.....and you can follow along by reading your bezel on later models!

By the way,....if you ever get a chance to own a watch with the venerable Valjoux Cal. 72 movement, you will be amazed at how freakin LOUD the ticking is from a distance. I could hear that sucker from 3-4 feet away! (manual wind though)

I suspect this is one of the loudest escapements of most any watch ever produced,.....da "King of Tick" if you will!

I'm really sorry I sold mine after I got it serviced, as it was cased in a very handsome Wittnauer SS case and dial. (mine was this model but with a leather band) It was very accurate, which is why Rolex used the caliber with a few added changes before they built their own in house Cosmograph caliber.

FlyingMoose · 30 June 2015, 02:04 PM

Here are some versions:

Before noise removal:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-raw.wav

75% speed:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-75.mp3

50% speed:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-50.mp3

joejeweler · 30 June 2015, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

Here are some versions:

Before noise removal:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-raw.wav

75% speed:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-75.mp3

50% speed:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-50.mp3

YEP,....I hear it at 50% speed!

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DCgator · 30 June 2015, 02:21 PM

I have heard this sound from my 16610LV at night....

Watcheroo · 30 June 2015, 02:27 PM

👍👍

wdin · 30 June 2015, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

All microphones produce some static, it's the nature of the electronics. In order to record such a quiet sound, I had to turn the gain (volume) up on the microphones all the way and then boost it even more in the computer. The noise was considerably worse and I did a lot of work already to get it as good as it is. The remaining static is at frequencies that I can't cut out without making it sound weird. I didn't want to alter the original sound of the watch.

Appreciate your work!
And thanks for clearing/educating me on the static issue.

It's not everyday that we get to HEAR about watches here on TRF. It's usually pictures and texts here.
This is an awesome thread to me as it finally fills up that sound void..

wdin · 30 June 2015, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

Here are some versions:

Before noise removal:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-raw.wav

75% speed:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-75.mp3

50% speed:
http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-50.mp3

My heart is beating to its tune.... I think

It has a sorta calming sound. LOVE THIS!! Especially when it has that high pitch almost gong-like sound...
My favourite has gotta be the slowest speed.
Too fast, and my heart seems as though it's racing along...

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!!!!!

Old Expat Beast · 30 June 2015, 05:23 PM

If you have two, try holding one against each ear in a dark, quiet room.

vette boy 52 · 30 June 2015, 07:44 PM

For someone who has lost much of his hearing this is pure music to my ears. Thank you so very much for the post.

J.S. · 1 July 2015, 08:32 PM

Thank you Moose, you confirmed that I'm not a crazy person! :D I heard it from my Milgauss GV and now from my Exp II. I started thinking about 6 months ago that my Exp II is needing again trip to service.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll9

When my 2 year old was really little I used to press my watch to his ear so he could listen and now he will grab my arm and pull my watch to the side of his head and say "hear" when he wants to have himself a listen.

My little one does the same thing when she sees my watch glowing in dark and I'm putting her to sleep.

El Cascarrabias · 1 July 2015, 10:20 PM

Love the slow versions, too. Especially at 50%. The hiss you refer to is not annoying at all. It's asy to selectively block it out while concentrating on the other sounds.

Thanks for doing this!

Jake B · 1 July 2015, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

I just tried it, and it sounds kinda cool. It just makes all the notes lower. But the background hiss becomes more annoying and it also makes the sound change so slowly that it gets boring. It definitely loses its magic -- the way I just can't stop listening to it -- when it's slowed down.

If there's a lot of demand I might post a slow version.

You don't really need to...You can just use the youtube settings to play it at half speed.

Dries · 1 July 2015, 10:56 PM

Interesting!!!

Bfd70 · 1 July 2015, 11:57 PM

Love that song.

aayates · 2 July 2015, 12:00 AM

I hear ticking unless I listen through a pillow (as in lying down to sleep), then I hear these tones. Why would that be?

FlyingMoose · 2 July 2015, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

You don't really need to...You can just use the youtube settings to play it at half speed.

I tried that, but it shifts the pitch back to normal, and the idea with slowing it down is to lower the pitch.

Abdullasaif · 2 July 2015, 12:49 AM

Really freaking cool!

fishingbear · 2 July 2015, 01:15 AM

Wow! That is crazy. Very cool post!
Now that I've heard it magnified I can make it out putting my ear on my own watches. Thank you for sharing.

style88 · 2 July 2015, 03:15 AM

sounded very therapeutic. : )

maxbaris · 2 July 2015, 04:06 AM

Amazing! I'd put this up on YouTube if I were you. So cool.

bharat · 2 July 2015, 04:39 AM

Very cool! What is the specific mechanical part in the watch contributing to generating the sounds? Is it the spinning of the rotor or the teeth of the gears periodically meshing? The frequency seems high, I wonder what the metals are..... Could anyone shed some light?

FlyingMoose · 2 July 2015, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxbaris

Amazing! I'd put this up on YouTube if I were you. So cool.

It is on youtube, that's how I embedded it on the forum.

FlyingMoose · 2 July 2015, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bharat

Very cool! What is the specific mechanical part in the watch contributing to generating the sounds? Is it the spinning of the rotor or the teeth of the gears periodically meshing? The frequency seems high, I wonder what the metals are..... Could anyone shed some light?

My guess is that it's mostly the palette fork. It has 3 arms and I hear 3 notes. Also, the alternating notes would suggest the two arms of the fork, which are alternately against the escape wheel (and thus prevented from ringing).

watchwatcher · 2 July 2015, 04:49 AM

Earlier, I said sixteenth notes, but if you think of the second as the "quarter note", then I guess they would be 32nd notes, i.e., 8 notes to the beat (second).

And I guess that's what's meant by 8 beats per second?

Malbolge · 2 July 2015, 05:08 AM

what is this sorcery!!!

30 June 2015, 01:55 PM	#66
joejeweler Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate New York Watch: Rolex 114060 Sub Posts: 109	You DO know that "if" you play that sound BACKWARDS and slow it down a little,.....you would hear the word "ROLEX" repeated over and over again. .....and you can follow along by reading your bezel on later models! By the way,....if you ever get a chance to own a watch with the venerable Valjoux Cal. 72 movement, you will be amazed at how freakin LOUD the ticking is from a distance. I could hear that sucker from 3-4 feet away! (manual wind though) I suspect this is one of the loudest escapements of most any watch ever produced,.....da "King of Tick" if you will! I'm really sorry I sold mine after I got it serviced, as it was cased in a very handsome Wittnauer SS case and dial. (mine was this model but with a leather band) It was very accurate, which is why Rolex used the caliber with a few added changes before they built their own in house Cosmograph caliber. Attached Images

2 July 2015, 05:08 AM	#90
Malbolge "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Disco Volante Posts: 350	what is this sorcery!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner Reference 114060

30 June 2015, 12:31 PM	#61
ckim713 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: houston Posts: 4	wow!

30 June 2015, 12:36 PM	#62
ZeKe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Grandpa's Tissot Posts: 733	What a WIS. BTW, beautiful sound!

30 June 2015, 02:04 PM	#67
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	Here are some versions: Before noise removal: http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-raw.wav 75% speed: http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-75.mp3 50% speed: http://flyingmoose.com/rolex-50.mp3

30 June 2015, 02:21 PM	#69
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I have heard this sound from my 16610LV at night....

30 June 2015, 02:27 PM	#70
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	👍👍

30 June 2015, 05:23 PM	#73
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	If you have two, try holding one against each ear in a dark, quiet room.

30 June 2015, 07:44 PM	#74
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	For someone who has lost much of his hearing this is pure music to my ears. Thank you so very much for the post.

1 July 2015, 10:20 PM	#76
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Love the slow versions, too. Especially at 50%. The hiss you refer to is not annoying at all. It's asy to selectively block it out while concentrating on the other sounds. Thanks for doing this!

1 July 2015, 10:56 PM	#78
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Interesting!!!

1 July 2015, 11:57 PM	#79
Bfd70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 893	Love that song.

2 July 2015, 12:00 AM	#80
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	I hear ticking unless I listen through a pillow (as in lying down to sleep), then I hear these tones. Why would that be?

2 July 2015, 12:49 AM	#82
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Really freaking cool!

2 July 2015, 01:15 AM	#83
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Wow! That is crazy. Very cool post! Now that I've heard it magnified I can make it out putting my ear on my own watches. Thank you for sharing.

2 July 2015, 03:15 AM	#84
style88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 195	sounded very therapeutic. : )

2 July 2015, 04:06 AM	#85
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	Amazing! I'd put this up on YouTube if I were you. So cool.

2 July 2015, 04:39 AM	#86
bharat "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Bharat Location: Falmouth, Maine Posts: 617	Very cool! What is the specific mechanical part in the watch contributing to generating the sounds? Is it the spinning of the rotor or the teeth of the gears periodically meshing? The frequency seems high, I wonder what the metals are..... Could anyone shed some light?

2 July 2015, 04:49 AM	#89
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Earlier, I said sixteenth notes, but if you think of the second as the "quarter note", then I guess they would be 32nd notes, i.e., 8 notes to the beat (second). And I guess that's what's meant by 8 beats per second?

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