Timepiece Alarm Sound Download

I used to use the default alarm sound Radar, and it would give me a heart attack every morning before work. It's funny knowing that Samsung's default alarm is peaceful and feels beachy, Apple's default alarm is like waking up to an air raid. After changing the alarm to Slow Rise, I never woke up with such peace and tranquillity until now.

Later Tudor Advisors (reference 10050 from 1969) used a different case with squarer lugs and, a shield rather than rose logo. This used a two-piece caseback that created a chamber in order to further amplify the sound of the alarm.

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Introduced in 2011, the Heritage Advisor was part of the re-birth of the Tudor brand after years of relative obscurity next to the older brother Rolex. This began in 2010 with the release of the Heritage Chrono, followed by the Heritage Advisor and then in 2012 by the now ubiquitous Heritage Black Bay. Almost 10 years on from release, the Heritage Advisor remains the only alarm watch in the current Tudor (and Rolex) lineup and stands apart both visually and functionally as an unusual watch, possibly the most complicated Tudor has ever made.

While the design clearly has echoes of the 7926, the new alarm watch has its own identity. Tudor did not feel bound to slavishly reissue the original, but they updated the model with a larger 42mm case, new complications, and modern engineering. For me it is a winning combination. It manages to evoke the heritage (without overdoing the nostalgia) while also being a contemporary and tasteful watch with its own identity.

There are a number of new visual elements: an alarm on/off switch aperture, a large raised radial pointer date subdial (suggestive of the 1950s oyster watches), a power reserve indicator (for the alarm), and outer chapter ring indexed with 15 minute markers (more on that later). It is a fascinating design which in my view is not too busy or crowded. It is clear to read and manages to remain balanced and harmonious with a symmetrical structure that I find visually pleasing.

When it comes to complications, the alarm is uncommon. However, few complications capture the raw physicality of mechanical timekeeping like alarms, and in daily use it is an incredibly useful feature. When I have used it in work meetings, colleagues could hear the alarm if sitting near me, but it did not cut across the flow of the conversation and I could discretely use the pusher to silence it. In loud environments the alarm still alerts you due to the vibration on wrist. I do not wear watches to bed, but I have left it on my bedside, and it is loud enough to wake me, although I suspect it would be more effective if on the wrist.

The alarm sound itself is really a combination of vibration within the case and a strong but polite, musical ring that is loud enough to be heard without being harsh or irritating. I have not found it too intrusive. A smartphone alarm this is not. It is an advisor that knows when to advise and not pester; how to alert and when to stay silent. It is a sophisticated but mild-mannered timepiece.

To set the alarm, which runs on a separated barrel, you must first wind the second ADVISOR crown. To do this simply pull it out to the first position. This takes 12 turns and must not be overwound (you will feel the resistance). This crown feels solid and smooth when winding with the proper snap-back from the manual wind action.

As you wind, you will see the red crescent portion of the alarm power reserve indicator move clockwise until the thickest part of the wedge is next to the triangle index, indicating that it is fully wound. Like winding a manual watch, I enjoy the physical interaction with setting the alarm. The alarm hand is steady and precise when being set and the build in resistance is assuring.

The usefulness of this little complication should not be underestimated. The vintage piece, in common with most alarm watches, does not have an indicator, leaving wearers with some uncertainty whether it will go off or not an inopportune time (cue the Father Ted mobile phone moment). The Tudor designers understood this issue and addressed it well with the additions of the pusher and visual indicators for both status and level of power reserve. I enjoy the visual complexity and these additions significantly add to the quality and usefulness of the watch.

It is advisable to leave the alarm function to OFF when not in use or when setting the alarm. If left in the ON position without winding the alarm, there is an audible bell if the watch is shaken. This is not a fault (I find it quite charming) and is simply the nature of the mechanism when the alarm module is activated, but it may concern some.

The main crown is used for winding, (quick) setting the date, and stopping the second hand. Because this crown is not screwed down, it winds without being pulled out and moves freely anti-clockwise. This, combined with the usual ETA winding sound/feel, means it does not wind as smoothly or as solidly as the alarm crown. It also requires more turns to start the watch than I would like and is an area of weakness when comparing the feel to my Black Bays.

Listing specifications can be a bit soulless, but there are a few features of the Heritage Advisor that are worth discussing. Yes, it has 100m waterproofness, a smooth steel bezel, a silver dial, a steel bracelet (with those enormously satisfying ceramic balls in the clasp), a domed sapphire crystal (which I prefer to the flat crystal on the Heritage Chrono), but it also has some less obvious elements, and the combination of these specifications make for a truly outstanding timepiece.

The dial features an inner track for the minutes and an outer beveled hour track with markings for setting the alarm. This design choice should be noted as a key difference from the vintage piece (which used only an inner track only for setting the alarm). The outer chapter ring is segmented with short marks for 15 minutes, longer marks for 30 minutes, and thicker markers for the hour. The end of the red alarm hand meets this track precisely which allows you to set the alarm accurately.

The twin track design, with hours and not minutes on the outer chapter ring, requires a paradigm shift and takes a little getting used to (most people assume the outer track is for minutes or seconds). However, the more you use the watch, the more this choice makes sense. Because it is a mechanical alarm it is not accurate to the second or even to the minute, the extra resolution of a wider outer track helps set the alarm more precisely. When I first noticed this, I thought that Tudor should have put the minutes on the outer track and the 15 minute markers on the inner; however, having used it regularly I now appreciate the clever design that both retains the vintage elements and adds new functionality in a consistent way that serves the purpose of the watch and adds to its unique character. The design prioritises the ability to tell the time and read the watch accurately while also elevating the functionality of the alarm complication. The outer track also has a slope to it which enhances the sense of depth and acts like a rehaut.

One functional constraint, as a consequence of the introduction of the large date subdial (which intersects a portion the inner minute track), is that you cannot read the inner minute track precisely between 23 and 37 past the hour. This does not impact on the ability to set the alarm (where you use the outer track) but it does mean that should you wish to hack the second hand and set the time between 23 and 37 past the hour, it is less easy to be precise and you have to use the 5 minute markers during this period. Another, possibly petty point, is that the alarm hand is not lumed, which would be useful when checking the watch at night or in dark environments.

One thing many people would no doubt want to change is the price. At 4695 on the bracelet or 4490 on the alligator, it is one of the more expensive Tudor offerings and significantly above the steel Black Bays. Because it is a less hyped watch it is possible to buy new for under retail. Some people may be cautious at this price because of the ETA movement specification, however, as discussed above, this is a customised movement with an in-house alarm module. For me, the question is about value for money and uniqueness. There are very few alarm watches anywhere near this price point. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox is 10,300 and the more affordable Vulcain Cricket is probably the closest competitor starting at around 4000. I believe that the Heritage Advisor is an attractive proposition at current market prices, especially when you consider the quality, heritage, and execution of the piece.

I had overslept my alarm! My 7:30 AM breakfast meeting had come and gone. Texts filled my screen, asking if I was ok, and a second meeting was starting in 15 minutes. After muttering a few ch$%ce words, I leaped out of bed, threw on the first clothes I could find, and ran for the door.

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Size: Weighs 1 Pound, 7 x 7 x 6 inches

Waking Style: Use the bed shaker, flashing red lights, extra loud alarm sound or all three

Price: $32 on Amazon or at retailers like Walmart and Home Depot

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