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I-luv-Rolex · 25 January 2015, 05:52 PM

I am sure a lot of you folks on this forum would know this.

I notice ever since I got my first Rolex 20 years ago a Rolex ticks (sounds) different from other watches. It sound like a faster and crisper tick.

Can some of you help me understand (explain to me) the technical reason for that.

And more importantly is this unique to Rolex. Can you reliability spot a fake from using this method?

thanks

GolfPunk · 25 January 2015, 06:19 PM

The second hand beats at 8 times per second giving the illusion of a sweeping hand. All mechanic movements operate like this, some are 10 times per second. You can hear it if you listen carefully enough. Rolex movements are very quiet though compared to an ETA movement used in many watch manufacturers movements.

padi56 · 25 January 2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by I-luv-Rolex

I am sure a lot of you folks on this forum would know this.

I notice ever since I got my first Rolex 20 years ago a Rolex ticks (sounds) different from other watches. It sound like a faster and crisper tick.

Can some of you help me understand (explain to me) the technical reason for that.

And more importantly is this unique to Rolex. Can you reliability spot a fake from using this method?

thanks

As now most all movements now tick at 28800bph some tick lower 21,800 bph and the high beats at 36000bph.So all movements with say a 28800bph should sound the same.But that would depend on that persons hearing how close his ear was to the case.Plus the size,or the space left in the case with movement installed which would amplify the movement sound. So its doubtful you could tell the provenance of any watch just by the sound of the tick.

cedargrove · 25 January 2015, 10:52 PM

When I put a Rolex to my ear, initially the ticking sounds similar to my other watches. However if I listen more carefully, and press closer to my ear, there is a certain pinging hum on my Rolexes that I can't seem to hear on other watches. It's very enjoyable.

waspy1 · 25 January 2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

When I put a Rolex to my ear, initially the ticking sounds similar to my other watches. However if I listen more carefully, and press closer to my ear, there is a certain pinging hum on my Rolexes that I can't seem to hear on other watches. It's very enjoyable.

I hear the hum too. For this reason I can't sleep with the watch on under my pillow as it drives me nuts.

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padi56 · 25 January 2015, 11:55 PM

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I hear the hum too. For this reason I can't sleep with the watch on under my pillow as it drives me nuts.

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Simple answer don't sleep with watch under your pillow.

powerfunk · 25 January 2015, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

When I put a Rolex to my ear, initially the ticking sounds similar to my other watches. However if I listen more carefully, and press closer to my ear, there is a certain pinging hum on my Rolexes that I can't seem to hear on other watches. It's very enjoyable.

I agree that it "pings" more than other watches. It is pleasant. While it's certainly not a surefire way to authenticate a watch, I have used this technique once. I brought my 1675 along when I bought my 1530, which has the same movement; when I hold them up to my ears they sound exactly the same.

the gig · 26 January 2015, 12:12 AM

I saw these posted elsewhere, but clearly illustrates the "pinging" heard in a Rolex movement.

http://youtu.be/OcsifA5hAF4

http://youtu.be/oJN_GbcexI8

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Alcan · 26 January 2015, 12:53 AM

28,800 BPH equates to 8 BPS. Count 'em:

I think Larry Tools took this one originally

Rogdogg · 26 January 2015, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

28,800 BPH equates to 8 BPS. Count 'em:

I think Larry Tools took this one originally

That's a great shot. I love it

Tools · 26 January 2015, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

28,800 BPH equates to 8 BPS. Count 'em:

I think Larry Tools took this one originally

Yes, it's one of mine.. You beat me to it Al..

OmegaJJH · 26 January 2015, 02:49 AM

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Yes, it's one of mine.. You beat me to it Al..

What a stunning picture to illustrate a point

DJJon · 17 February 2015, 02:38 PM

I like the unique sound of the 3135 under the pillow in the quiet of the night. Relaxing.

I find it makes a distinct sound for 30 seconds and then a separate note for the next 30 seconds, repeating every minute. Trust me.

Other watches at 28,800 bph do not sound the same. Nor my 36000 bph Seiko which lacks the 'ping'.

jujin · 17 February 2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

28,800 BPH equates to 8 BPS. Count 'em:

I think Larry Tools took this one originally

wow... cool

Isaactanjs · 17 February 2015, 02:47 PM

rolex actually sounds way softer than other watch manufacturers.. I have a panerai, and I must say, that one ticks really loud!

25 January 2015, 05:52 PM	#1
I-luv-Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NV Posts: 101	For those of you who knows help me understand the "ticking of a rolex" I am sure a lot of you folks on this forum would know this. I notice ever since I got my first Rolex 20 years ago a Rolex ticks (sounds) different from other watches. It sound like a faster and crisper tick. Can some of you help me understand (explain to me) the technical reason for that. And more importantly is this unique to Rolex. Can you reliability spot a fake from using this method? thanks

25 January 2015, 06:19 PM	#2
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	The second hand beats at 8 times per second giving the illusion of a sweeping hand. All mechanic movements operate like this, some are 10 times per second. You can hear it if you listen carefully enough. Rolex movements are very quiet though compared to an ETA movement used in many watch manufacturers movements. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

26 January 2015, 12:12 AM	#8
the gig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 30	For those of you who knows help me understand the "ticking of a rolex" I saw these posted elsewhere, but clearly illustrates the "pinging" heard in a Rolex movement. http://youtu.be/OcsifA5hAF4 http://youtu.be/oJN_GbcexI8 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2015, 12:53 AM	#9
Alcan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	28,800 BPH equates to 8 BPS. Count 'em: I think Larry Tools took this one originally Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

25 January 2015, 10:52 PM	#4
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	When I put a Rolex to my ear, initially the ticking sounds similar to my other watches. However if I listen more carefully, and press closer to my ear, there is a certain pinging hum on my Rolexes that I can't seem to hear on other watches. It's very enjoyable.

17 February 2015, 02:38 PM	#13
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I like the unique sound of the 3135 under the pillow in the quiet of the night. Relaxing. I find it makes a distinct sound for 30 seconds and then a separate note for the next 30 seconds, repeating every minute. Trust me. Other watches at 28,800 bph do not sound the same. Nor my 36000 bph Seiko which lacks the 'ping'.

17 February 2015, 02:47 PM	#15
Isaactanjs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Isaac Location: Paradise Watch: .. love them all Posts: 220	rolex actually sounds way softer than other watch manufacturers.. I have a panerai, and I must say, that one ticks really loud!

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