Seiko Metronome Watch for Musicians | See How It Works! In-Depth Unboxing SMW006
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2024
- Have you ever seen hands that move like this? The Seiko Metronome Watch has two separate motors that drive the handset in this unique quartz watch customized for musicians. In this in-depth unboxing I'll show you the smooth, fluid, back-and-forth sweep of the minute hand that doubles as a metronome pendulum. There's even a reference tone for tuning! Oh, and uh...the watch displays the time of the day! This JDM Seiko can be found on eBay.
Thanks to @lookatwrist for being the first to uncover this Seiko JDM gem here on TH-cam. Check out his video titled "There's never been a Seiko with hands that move like this" : • There's never been a S...
The watch featured in my video is Seiko reference number SMW006A. There are several different color variations, but I found this one to match the overall music theme; black on white, like printed sheet music.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Unboxing
00:58 Sticker Peel & Reveal
02:19 Metronome Mode
03:51 Reference Tone Mode
04:28 Time Mode
06:06 Specs & Measurements
07:45 8" Wrist Shot
08:37 Availability
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Wow, what a fantastic time piece! Not for me even though I’m a musician (guitar player) but undeniably a unique and niche tool watch, and the white dial!!!! The metronome function the way the minute hand becomes the metronome is definitely one of the coolest things I’ve seen on a watch
Yes, it’s sort of a novelty for musicians, as most use apps now a days. BUT it’s useable. Almost like dive watches are useable but not practical anymore with dive computers having advanced so much. The swing of the pendulum/hand in metronome mode is awesome!
Thank you for actually playing the tuner tone😊 incredible how many reviews just skipped the whole thing
It's pretty quiet on video...I had to jack it up!
I just placed an order for a navy colored one, SMW004A. I'm so excited! 😆 The only thing that would make it cooler is if it vibrates and muted. That'll be a nice way to keep pace while playing. Almost feels like a cheat code 🥁🥁
Oooh, yeah vibration might be cool, then (depending on instrument) you could play with it on. This feels like more of a practice tool than performance, though, as it should be. It does mute, by the way.
Very unique. The more I look at it the more I like it!
Yeah, that’s why I added that watch nerds would probably want to pick up one of these. Just one of those unique pieces, as a collector.
I do think it's good
Very unique and the dial looks clean despite the many markings.
Yeah, not too busy for all that print. That’s probably why the main dial is minimalistic.
I just bought it for my son too. I hope he likes it. Thx for the video
Musicians seem to admire this piece, with or without practicality to them. I think it's equal parts functional and novelty!
That Seiko perpetual!!!!
I know, right?! This was the first time trying it on the mesh bracelet that came with my Cadola Aviateur. th-cam.com/video/lOXSAJ5g2sE/w-d-xo.html
Quite classy. Really fun. Have to admit, I want one. And I want one for my son.
Definitely a cool watch...and it's a Seiko...bonus!
Man that is an awesome Seiko 👌
Even if you don’t NEED a metronome or tuner, it’s still a cool little watch and fun to play with.
Hey, great review, Witt! Well done, reminds me of some of those old "Dancing Hands" Seikos. Very cool and unique!
Thanks! I don’t recall the dancing hands Seikos…will have to look up!
@@WatchWitt check out the Seiko soccer watches. I had one, they are very cool. Super thin too. Had one years ago
Ah…I see now. It’s because the hands are motorized (like in this one) and dance around to wherever they need to be on the dial, due to function setting. Pretty cool! I had never seen one…
Crazy cool
Sweet handset!
I literally just received mine in the mail right now 😇😇😇 it’s awesome! I’m gifting it to a Maestro friend :)
Awesome! I gave this one to my son, who is a musician, and he loves it!
Wow. This is how it's done.
You paved the way! I was dragging my feet on picking this one up until I stumbled on your video. Great job!
Mine just arrived today. Thanks for showing me how to set the time 😂 I couldn't figure it out
You didn’t get an instruction booklet under the display insert? I just took a guess, ala G-Shock protocol. After the video I skimmed through it. Might even be able to sync this to the second, as I remember it saying something about starting at :00 seconds once you confirm the time is set.
@@WatchWitt oh would you look at that... A booklet under the display insert haha! I seen the warranty booklet on top and assumed that's all there was. Thanks!
Haha! I will tear apart packaging to make sure I’m not missing something! Glad you found it…
Whaaaat, this watch is nuts. Very cool
Apparently Seiko makes traditional and digital metronomes as well. The bigger question is, can we see this motor technology in a traditional three hand quartz? That would be awesome! My guess is the battery would fry from the second hand sweep, and/or motor burn out.
Just got the watch. Cute.
How about those hands?!
@@WatchWitt I was playing with that function. Pretty cool. Not crazy about the band so might need to change that up. Overall good watch. Even if it’s a gift to a friend lol.
Yeah the strap feels cheap. Smells good, though!
Cool
Pretty slick, right?!
Wow great size for my small wrist. I can't never go more than 43mm, lug to lug wise.
Very comfortable and great looking for smaller wrists. I feel like they chose these case measurements so that the watch would appeal well as unisex.
@@WatchWitt thanks for measuring it for us sir 😁🙏🏻
@@nafis6668 No problem…always good to see the measurements, and know what size wrist it’s modeled on.
this one is cool!! they should've included a longer strap tho lmaoo
It’s VERY cool! Longer strap may have been better, but it’s really more well suited for smaller wrists, which would solve the strap length issue.
Hey! does it pulse if the sound is off?
No. I think that would be very useful, obviously depending on which instrument you play, though.
Hi, had this watch for about a year now and I just ran into a little trouble with the watch. When I'm using the metronome, the hand doesn't oscillate symmetrically and when I switch to the tuning mode, the hand doesn't lie on the right pitch. If anyone has this problem and solved it, please let me know!
Haven't had that problem yet, but I'm going to guess the battery is too weak to propel the motors correctly. Do you use the metronome and tuning features frequently? A fresh battery is the best/cheapest process of elimination!
Like it! But the price is 2000$ in Norway.
Ouch. I would buy a digital metronome and strap it to my wrist before that!
Honestly, looks fine on your wrist. Smaller watches are better.
Thanks for the affirmation...I have a hard time with smaller watches. In the end, I think it comes down to personal tastes. Same for big watches on smaller wrists. If you love it, wear it! Ha!
Does it vibrate?
No, it doesn’t. That would be helpful, depending on which instrument you play, but probably a battery drainer and the function would make the watch bigger too. So, just sound and/or visual reference.
Just ordered one from Japan !
Nice! Check back in when you get it and let everyone know how cool it is!
where can i buy it?
It's only for sale in Japan. So you have to look around for it. I found mine on eBay.
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can someone explain to me, why only Amajor and Bminor as options ?
And its confusing why you wouldnt be able to move in single bmp movements ?
Well, I can't speak from a music expert standpoint, but I think the limitations are because it's a watch...not a sophisticated electronic metronome. Only so many features translate with the limited size, button functionality, battery limitations, and visual real estate on the dial. I think it's a compromise of form and function.
Also in normal metronomes you change the BPM in 3s the reason is that's the limit our ears could hear the difference between
And it's not a major and b minor it's the note A and the Note B flat notes can't be major or minor only a combination of notes can
How any sensitive musician can tolerate pitched (beeping) metronomes baffles me.
It's pitch information (i.e. it produces a musical note) and interferes with the music. Wood block sounds or simple clicks are far superior.
I agree. But I think this is more of a novelty watch. I mean, it works for its intended purpose, but I'd rather rely upon the visual of the pendulum than the tone.
I have one in black with gold trim. I saw it before anyone had a video on it. Very trick little watch...
Sweet! How long have you had it? Trying to get a better idea of when they came out. I first saw them a couple of months ago. Surprisingly big color selection of color variations!
Actually, I just looked at the serial number on the caseback. So the watch in this video was manufactured in July, 2021.
@@WatchWitt yeah, I ordered mine in June, i think. I think I saw them released last year. But, yeah, I've only seen one other video on it before yours..
Sometimes it takes a while for the JDM to spread out, huh?!
Monotone color is just about completely sold out and increasing in price on eBay.
Yeah, I think this is the color that best matches the function. You have to be careful on eBay as well. This is the second one I bought. The first seller (lower price) said there was an “issue” with the watch and asked me to cancel. So I placed this order with a seller that had previously sold 10 or 12 of the same watch. And it actually arrived very fast via FedEx.
Very Max Billesque
Definitely has that vibe, but with a busy complication!
Can you actually hear it at all when playing an instrument? Seems very quiet
No, I don't think the audio is very practical...unless maybe to establish the tempo. But the visual is there...if you take it off your wrist!
how much ??????????????
They're hard to find, so the price is going to vary. I paid $210 USD. Pretty steep for what it is Watch-wise, but there's nothing else like it AND it's Japan Domestic Market only, so a premium is to be expected.