sirdiesel Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 hey guys, i was wondering if there were mechanical reps with either alarm vibro or even better alarm chime. (or even time telling chime) I have found some gen cheap poljot with vibro alarms, but its not as appealing as a chime, and since they are very old fashion none have display glass on the rear. Any info on this would be appreciated Cheap gens (under 1000$) or reps of course. Sirdiesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Not exactly what You´re looking for because it´s got the swiss quartz - but looks like an auto: Tag Heuer Aquaracer Grande Date Alarm - with a bit of luck available for eur 996,- (or used) these are the references for both models: Also Called: WAP111ZBA0831 Notes: This is the 2012 update for the previous TAG Heuer Alarm model WAF111Z.BA0801 Curious to see if there is a reasonable mechanical one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Tudor used to make an alarm model called "Advisor" but I doubt anybody is repping it and I found one gen on fleabay for $2350 OBO. They also added a new Advisor to the Heritage line but at around $5700 it's a bit above your limit... I also see some old vintage Tissot mechanicals for pretty reasonable on fleabay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 None of the mechanical alarms are particularly melodic (all the ones I know under $10K, like the JLC Memovox and the Vulcain Cricket, buzz), and you're not going to find a cheap mechanical petite sonnerie or minute repeater with (or without) a display caseback. If you want something that alarms without a buzzing sound, then your only choice in your price point is quartz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I suppose you could pick up a second hand pocket watch minute repeater like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Henry-Sandoz-5-Minute-Repeater-Chronograph-Hunter-Pocket-Watch-Serviced-/151254577805 And recase it as a wrist watch. Bit more than your budget but I can't think of another way of doing it mechanically and "cheaply". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I've got a JLC master compressor with an alarm, not many around. Panarai do one if I remember rightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 One name, Aerospace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Apart the seconds hand this one is actually cool: Citizen Eco-Drive Alarm Chronograph Perpetual Calendar BL8000-54A Watch - See more at: http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-perpetual-calendar-55/citizen-eco-drive-alarm-chronograph-perpetual-calendar-bl8000-54a-watch-2196.html#sthash.UE5i4j4o.dpuf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3-jxWoUbxM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 One of the sweetest noises I've heard from a watch was the alarm of a JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris. (This is the reissue, not the original.) Unlike most Memovoxes, and most alarm watches in general, it sounded like trilling bells rather than a joy buzzer. Unfortunately, that was a $10K watch several years ago. It hasn't gotten any cheaper. EDIT: Found a video! Audio quality isn't great, but you can still tell that the ringing is rather special. Not even the more recent Tributes to Deep Sea sound like it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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