I saw one of these this last Summer and was amazed at the technology. My Friend paid OVER $450 for her clock. I just had to have one and I was lucky enough to get one from my Granddaughter for Christmas. Yes, up close, you can clearly hear the motors driving. But, when hanging on the wall several feet away (like in normal use), all I hear is beautiful music :)
I got this clock for Christmas and i know about the gear noise I figured it wasn't a problem for me but 6 months later it stopped working it keeps time and the crystals still spin but the gears wont spin after it plays the opening melody
Just saw another comment on Sam's Club about someone saying they won't get this one. That actually made me frustrated, so I changed my plan. I will get it sooner than I said before, maybe even as soon as next week.
40 songs this year!! The Four Seasons "Spring" Music Box version The Four Seasons "Spring" Crystal Bell version Kanon Music Box version Kanon Crystal Bell version Wedding March Waltz of the Flowers Music Box version Waltz of the Flowers Crystal Bell version Radetzky March Dance of the Hours Music Box version Dance of the Hours Crystal Bell version Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" Morning from Peer Gynt Music Box version Morning from Peer Gynt Crystal Bell version La Traviata "Drinking Song" Amazing Grace The Planets "Jupiter" Salut d'amour Pictures at an Exhibition "Promenade" Dance of the Reed Pipes Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy" Music Box version Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy" Crystal Bell version Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Prelude Greensleeves An Der Schönen Blauen Donau Music Box version An Der Schönen Blauen Donau Crystal Bell version J.Brahms “Waltz No.15 Op.39-15” Old Folks At Home (Swanee River) Beautiful Dreamer Long Long Ago Annie Laurie Home, Sweet Home Music Box version Home, Sweet Home Crystal Bell version Etude Op.10, No.3 Deck the Halls O Tannenbaum We Wish You a Merry Christmas Joy to the World Silent Night Jingle Bells
@@BukuiZhao I have a recording of it. I didn't care what the issues were, I could hear mine just fine. And I have a video of all of the melodies. th-cam.com/video/K38zpSUKuFY/w-d-xo.html
To merge all my comments together (since I think it is flooding the comments): 1) I do not really care about the gears making a loud noise, it is not a big problem to me. 2) There is a chance that this one is defective. That noise is unusual, and in the last year's model it also makes a grindy noise but sounds completely different. If everything is like this, I can modify it by using a larger speaker (but not till the warranty expires). 3) I will be getting this clock, no matter if mine makes this noise or not. I will get it by latest Christmas. Also, once I get it, I will put it into my "permanent collection" which I will never return it, or sell it. 4) Edit: I do not think corners were cut, honestly. Maybe the loud noise was because of supply issues with the quieter motors? Plus how does it feel cheap? I think the description is exaggerated, no offense. So overall, I am 100% getting this clock for sure. And no, I'm not exaggerating. Like I said, I will get it no later by Christmas.
@@RandomPedestrian2407 Okay but I don't really care who gets it first, because like Clockster said, it's not really a competition and even if it is, people have gotten it before I did anyways.
@@RandomPedestrian2407 no, you can’t have them all to yourself, they are not made exclusively for you, and why call the police over someone buying a clock?
First thing to do if you get a grinding noise after working OK, is to put in new batteries. The clock itself will work OK and be on time but the music will sound distorted if the battery voltage is low.
My 2017 Special Collector’s Edition is kinda noisy itself while it moves. I’m used to it btw lol The new melody on this clock is a new music box melody. Also, Seiko ditched the Swarovski crystals and is using Preciosa crystals instead.
Did they remaster the songs from the ground up, or is it just a simple quality increase in the songs? The bells seem like they have more staccato to me.
Yes, the grinding is very noticeable this year. I thought it was just my unit but I guess not. If I wasn’t such a collector I would return mine as well, its pretty sad they don’t care enough about their customers enough to give us quality products… not just that but the clocks have also been to similar for the past 4 years, kind of disappointing.
Newer Seiko clocks don't have a reset button (even my QXM386BRH doesn't have this button. To reset the clock, you simply take out all 4 batteries, wait 24-48 hours and put them in again.
I don't think they will. I have asked so many times and it does not look like he even noticed. Maybe whenever this gets on Amazon or when a eBay listing appears that can ship to my location, I might be the first one to do a all melodies video. I am very excited to hear the two new arrangements.
@@Reviewsandmore Why did you do so? Now I have to buy it myself to hear the two new songs (no offense)! To me the gears making a loud noise is not really a big problem warranting a return.
I don’t see any problem, I mean all I can hear is the music play on the best quality. And also it meant to be hang on the wall… and not holding and I already own it and it best sound
true, but I dont keep in on full volume b/c it is actually quite loud in a small room. So I turn down the volume to about 50% and I can hear the grinding over the chimes. This was some form of cost cutting on seikos part.
@@Reviewsandmore oh I see . In my opinion is still very clear sound :) I don’t think everyone would bother hearing those mechanical sound. Because we all gonna focus a beautiful music from Seiko
@@Reviewsandmore I never get paid for this, I have nothing to do with Seiko and I'm just sharing my honest opinion. And like I said, I don't think this was cutting corners, it was probably supply issues with the quieter motors (I have no evidence and I'm only guessing).
Mine has the same issue too, I try not to pay too much attention to it. Chances are the motors can be lubricated or something crazy like that to reduce the noise.
I think it is the problem with the motor and not the gears for the dial. This one may be defective because the sound it makes are unusual and does not sound anything like the noise that one's I've seen and the similar one I have makes.
So sorry to hear that you got a noisy clock. I was maybe thinking of getting this or recommending this to a friend, but now I think it’s best to wait until next year.
I will just actually ignore this as a defective product because there are reviews of such defective products, this might be one of them. I will get one of these anyway. If it is still like this I will get a second one, if it is also like this I can still have it because I am not really bothered by the gear noises.
People have been getting this already now, and I'm confident to tell that I don't hear any motor noises in those video. Edit: So yes, I think yours is defective.
I had a 2017 version that recently fell off the wall and broke. I found this one, and the grinding sound drives me crazy. It was not a problem with my last one.
@@coonsie6231 I had two people with this clock that does not have this problem. My guess is that it is a batch problem as I've also heard someone else who has a clock that also makes this noise albeit a bit quieter. I'll see how it goes when I get mine and when I do that, I'll make an update here.
the new crystals are from Czech Preciosa, probably more high end than Swarovski: Preciosa Crystal is a luxury brand name known throughout Europe for its precision-cut lead crystal. Preciosa was established on the 10th of April, 1948 and it is currently one of the most significant producers and exporters from the Czech glass and costume jewelry industries.
@@LAstandard Yea, so there is absolutely no way they will use higher end crystals, not even speaking of adding more crystals (22 in this year compared to 13 in last year) if they want to cut corners.
@@BukuiZhao I think the reason there are 22 is because of the year 2022 so it's a very special combination. And yes they are equal to Swarovski crystals
@@LAstandard Probably, but like I said, if they want to cut corners, there will be no way they will use higher end crystals OR add more, not even speaking of both.
Are you gonna take a look at the 2023 clock or are you done with these? Spoiler: 2023 is not very impressive; it’s literally a mashup of previous years. Disappointing.
that is why I did not do 2023, not worth the expense or time. I was bummed out. I think this is inflation related because the price is staying the same but the quality is going down. I still have my clock from years ago that has beatles songs and way more moving parts.
@@Reviewsandmore I will say I do like that they add new melodies every year; for example the new ones are I think the music box versions of Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg Prelude and Beautiful Dreamer. (There are likely others but I only have the Blue Pine Fantasy, which only has 2022’s melodies.)
Might be but probably not the reason for the loud noise. I'm ignoring his advice not to get it for two reasons, 1) I want to hear the new arrangements, 2) The motors making a loud noise isn't really a big issue to me. I have it planned already, I'm getting it somewhere in November. If not I will get it at latest by Christmas.
this would be cool for about 2 minutes and then... throw it away. The whole idea is annoying. What I would buy it for - is to give someone who does acid! I would LOVE to see that!
These sre terrible. Im on my second one. First one got stuck and quit chiming in less than a month. 2nd replacement clock chimes one time and never made noise again. And yes the first one made grinding noises the brief time thst it chimed. Cheap junk.
Still buying this clock lol what a terrible review was completely pointless, but I mean he bought the clock so ? This review completely cancels itself out
He also returned it, so how does that ‘cancel itself out?’.. It was just his opinion of the clock.. take it or leave it; buy the clock or don’t buy it.. you don’t have to agree with his review but that doesn’t mean it was a terrible review..
I saw one of these this last Summer and was amazed at the technology. My Friend paid OVER $450 for her clock. I just had to have one and I was lucky enough to get one from my Granddaughter for Christmas. Yes, up close, you can clearly hear the motors driving. But, when hanging on the wall several feet away (like in normal use), all I hear is beautiful music :)
Yes, you can only hear the motor when you are up close. I have a similar one and same to me.
They are on sale for 99$ on amazon.
I found one in Marketplace for $3, unfortunately someone bought before I did 😭
I guess I'm pretty lucky to have one of these fine wall clocks, mine is flawless and I love everything about the clock.❤💯👌
Hey, I learned you DO NOT hear the extra noise when it's hung on a wall. It is within their tolerance of db noise when at full volume.
Yea, my RE579S has a quite loud motor but it is not so obvious when it is on the wall.
My QXM399BRH has a medium loud motor on it.
Hello! Will you please review the latest version? It seems the problem is a lot less significant.
I got this clock for Christmas and i know about the gear noise I figured it wasn't a problem for me but 6 months later it stopped working it keeps time and the crystals still spin but the gears wont spin after it plays the opening melody
Just saw another comment on Sam's Club about someone saying they won't get this one. That actually made me frustrated, so I changed my plan. I will get it sooner than I said before, maybe even as soon as next week.
Did you get one? What’s Sam’s club and how can I be in it ?
Even though it was a negative review can you please still show me all of its melodies? It might not sound cheap on all of the melodies
40 songs this year!! The Four Seasons "Spring" Music Box version
The Four Seasons "Spring" Crystal Bell version
Kanon Music Box version
Kanon Crystal Bell version
Wedding March
Waltz of the Flowers Music Box version
Waltz of the Flowers Crystal Bell version
Radetzky March
Dance of the Hours Music Box version
Dance of the Hours Crystal Bell version
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
Morning from Peer Gynt Music Box version
Morning from Peer Gynt Crystal Bell version
La Traviata "Drinking Song"
Amazing Grace
The Planets "Jupiter"
Salut d'amour
Pictures at an Exhibition "Promenade"
Dance of the Reed Pipes
Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy" Music Box version
Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy" Crystal Bell version
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Prelude
Greensleeves
An Der Schönen Blauen Donau Music Box version
An Der Schönen Blauen Donau Crystal Bell version
J.Brahms “Waltz No.15 Op.39-15”
Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)
Beautiful Dreamer
Long Long Ago
Annie Laurie
Home, Sweet Home Music Box version
Home, Sweet Home Crystal Bell version
Etude Op.10, No.3
Deck the Halls
O Tannenbaum
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Joy to the World
Silent Night
Jingle Bells
@@LAstandard IK, but I want to hear them being played
@@LAstandard I want to hear them.
@@BukuiZhao I have a recording of it. I didn't care what the issues were, I could hear mine just fine. And I have a video of all of the melodies. th-cam.com/video/K38zpSUKuFY/w-d-xo.html
Mine makes the grinding noise as well but I am trying to deal with it. Do you know what is the difference of the a b and c settings?
a b c are all different groups of songs. Usually c is Christmas music
Thanks so much. That is great to know
Thank you. You saved me 250 bucks for a Mother's day gift.
yeah...the quality has really dropped off. I think seiko makes some higher end versions, but this version is simply too flawed.
To merge all my comments together (since I think it is flooding the comments):
1) I do not really care about the gears making a loud noise, it is not a big problem to me.
2) There is a chance that this one is defective. That noise is unusual, and in the last year's model it also makes a grindy noise but sounds completely different. If everything is like this, I can modify it by using a larger speaker (but not till the warranty expires).
3) I will be getting this clock, no matter if mine makes this noise or not. I will get it by latest Christmas. Also, once I get it, I will put it into my "permanent collection" which I will never return it, or sell it.
4) Edit: I do not think corners were cut, honestly. Maybe the loud noise was because of supply issues with the quieter motors? Plus how does it feel cheap? I think the description is exaggerated, no offense.
So overall, I am 100% getting this clock for sure. And no, I'm not exaggerating. Like I said, I will get it no later by Christmas.
I might get it before you
@@RandomPedestrian2407does it matter if you get it before anyone else? It’s hardly a competition is it lol
@@RandomPedestrian2407 Okay but I don't really care who gets it first, because like Clockster said, it's not really a competition and even if it is, people have gotten it before I did anyways.
@@BukuiZhao it matters to me, I might call the police if anyone gets it before me, I should have all of them to myself
@@RandomPedestrian2407 no, you can’t have them all to yourself, they are not made exclusively for you, and why call the police over someone buying a clock?
Mine is pretty loud. Change the batteries often. If the batteries are old it's way louder.
First thing to do if you get a grinding noise after working OK, is to put in new batteries.
The clock itself will work OK and be on time but the music will sound distorted if the battery voltage is low.
nice review! ignore the hate comments, i appreciate the honesty
To be honest I think this review focuses too much on the negatives that it ignores the positives completely.
My 2017 Special Collector’s Edition is kinda noisy itself while it moves. I’m used to it btw lol
The new melody on this clock is a new music box melody.
Also, Seiko ditched the Swarovski crystals and is using Preciosa crystals instead.
yeah, I wonder if not having Swarovski will hurt the sales.
@@Reviewsandmore It has more crystals (22 compared to 13).
The new music box melody is beautiful dreamer, right? @CarolineCunningham1998
That is true Caroline Cunningham. And BTW, for my 2023 edition, I can hear grindy gears on the back of the clock!
Thats normal my rhythms seiko quartz cuckoos etc all do that. its just the motor inside whirling and rubbing on the gears
Yea, all of my Seiko clocks, and even my cuckoo clock (when the door open and close) makes that noise. Including my new RE579S.
That's why, I am getting it. I will get it around November.
Sounds fine to me
Same
I just noticed something! The old sound and new sound are put together in the Melodies!
I am not sure, probably it is entirely the new sound.
I confirm it is entirely the new sound. I haven't heard the other new music box yet.
Did they remaster the songs from the ground up, or is it just a simple quality increase in the songs? The bells seem like they have more staccato to me.
@@DoofenSpyroDragon16 the old and new bell sounds are put together in the Christmas songs. That’s kinda remastering the old and new sounds together
Yes, the grinding is very noticeable this year. I thought it was just my unit but I guess not. If I wasn’t such a collector I would return mine as well, its pretty sad they don’t care enough about their customers enough to give us quality products… not just that but the clocks have also been to similar for the past 4 years, kind of disappointing.
I really hope this is just a supply chain issue, and not a general loss in quality.
@@Reviewsandmore I think it is, because like I said, the motor noise sounds unusual.
I need to find the reset button, my clock piece won’t work until it is reset. ???
Newer Seiko clocks don't have a reset button. To reset the clock, you simply take out all batteries and put it in again.
Newer Seiko clocks don't have a reset button (even my QXM386BRH doesn't have this button. To reset the clock, you simply take out all 4 batteries, wait 24-48 hours and put them in again.
I’ll just go with 2021 instead of 2022 if I ever get the chance to have one.
Are you making a video on all the songs?
I don't think they will. I have asked so many times and it does not look like he even noticed. Maybe whenever this gets on Amazon or when a eBay listing appears that can ship to my location, I might be the first one to do a all melodies video. I am very excited to hear the two new arrangements.
@@Fortnitemaster200 Ok then I might be the first one to do an all melodies video.
I did not bother. I returned it the same day I filmed.
@@Reviewsandmore Why did you do so? Now I have to buy it myself to hear the two new songs (no offense)! To me the gears making a loud noise is not really a big problem warranting a return.
th-cam.com/video/K38zpSUKuFY/w-d-xo.html
daughter got one this Christmas 23' ... and it works great ... no grinding heard
I don’t see any problem, I mean all I can hear is the music play on the best quality. And also it meant to be hang on the wall… and not holding and I already own it and it best sound
true, but I dont keep in on full volume b/c it is actually quite loud in a small room. So I turn down the volume to about 50% and I can hear the grinding over the chimes. This was some form of cost cutting on seikos part.
@@Reviewsandmore oh I see . In my opinion is still very clear sound :) I don’t think everyone would bother hearing those mechanical sound. Because we all gonna focus a beautiful music from Seiko
@@880sephiroth doe Seiko pay you each time you mention them in comments?
@@Reviewsandmore huh? I Only mention it once on my last comment.. what do you mean? I never get paid from that company if I do I would
@@Reviewsandmore I never get paid for this, I have nothing to do with Seiko and I'm just sharing my honest opinion. And like I said, I don't think this was cutting corners, it was probably supply issues with the quieter motors (I have no evidence and I'm only guessing).
Oh I got one of those u and me got one but The grinding is nit a problem for me since i like the clock
Mine has the same issue too, I try not to pay too much attention to it. Chances are the motors can be lubricated or something crazy like that to reduce the noise.
I think it is the problem with the motor and not the gears for the dial. This one may be defective because the sound it makes are unusual and does not sound anything like the noise that one's I've seen and the similar one I have makes.
Have you
replaced the batteries?
I’m still getting this clock dude even though it’s moves noisy when the volume is on high
Yes. I recommend this.
And I don't understand, why would a gear noise be a big problem enough for the reviewer to not recommend this? I would rate this 8.5 out of 10.
When will you be getting yours? I will get mine as soon as it is available on eBay.
@@BukuiZhao $25 off at Sam's club now
@@zralok_aka Probably going to get mine soon
So sorry to hear that you got a noisy clock. I was maybe thinking of getting this or recommending this to a friend, but now I think it’s best to wait until next year.
I hope not all of them have that noise.
I will just actually ignore this as a defective product because there are reviews of such defective products, this might be one of them. I will get one of these anyway. If it is still like this I will get a second one, if it is also like this I can still have it because I am not really bothered by the gear noises.
@@shawnmcnece2368 Same, I also hope not all of them will be like this. As I said before maybe this one is defective.
Just lucky for us!
I am glad that mine does not grind like that.
Good to hear
Me: gears sound like Wubbox
People have been getting this already now, and I'm confident to tell that I don't hear any motor noises in those video.
Edit: So yes, I think yours is defective.
do you work for Seiko in some way?
@@Reviewsandmore No I don't, I am just sharing my opinion.
@@Reviewsandmore Just really, to me, the motors making a loud noise is not a big problem to me. All of my clocks do this.
I had a 2017 version that recently fell off the wall and broke. I found this one, and the grinding sound drives me crazy. It was not a problem with my last one.
@@coonsie6231 I had two people with this clock that does not have this problem. My guess is that it is a batch problem as I've also heard someone else who has a clock that also makes this noise albeit a bit quieter. I'll see how it goes when I get mine and when I do that, I'll make an update here.
Mine is great and going on three years strong but mine is the one with the Swarovski crystals in it
i have several others in the house that do not have this issue.
the new crystals are from Czech Preciosa, probably more high end than Swarovski: Preciosa Crystal is a luxury brand name known throughout Europe for its precision-cut lead crystal. Preciosa was established on the 10th of April, 1948 and it is currently one of the most significant producers and exporters from the Czech glass and costume jewelry industries.
@@LAstandard Yea, so there is absolutely no way they will use higher end crystals, not even speaking of adding more crystals (22 in this year compared to 13 in last year) if they want to cut corners.
@@BukuiZhao I think the reason there are 22 is because of the year 2022 so it's a very special combination. And yes they are equal to Swarovski crystals
@@LAstandard Probably, but like I said, if they want to cut corners, there will be no way they will use higher end crystals OR add more, not even speaking of both.
Normal pitched 🥰
I want mine to be low pitched, to match my RE579S I recently got.
I think it was damaged in shipping dude
Are you gonna take a look at the 2023 clock or are you done with these? Spoiler: 2023 is not very impressive; it’s literally a mashup of previous years. Disappointing.
that is why I did not do 2023, not worth the expense or time. I was bummed out. I think this is inflation related because the price is staying the same but the quality is going down. I still have my clock from years ago that has beatles songs and way more moving parts.
@@Reviewsandmore I will say I do like that they add new melodies every year; for example the new ones are I think the music box versions of Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg Prelude and Beautiful Dreamer. (There are likely others but I only have the Blue Pine Fantasy, which only has 2022’s melodies.)
2024 is worth checking out imo!! They added new Christmas songs and it looks different!!
@ReviewsAndMore
Plastic clock and price tag😲 German or Swiss probably lot more more but will last longer.
Not bad quality from manufacturer...seems definitely damaged in shipping and handling
Might be but probably not the reason for the loud noise. I'm ignoring his advice not to get it for two reasons, 1) I want to hear the new arrangements, 2) The motors making a loud noise isn't really a big issue to me. I have it planned already, I'm getting it somewhere in November. If not I will get it at latest by Christmas.
Why did you talk the whole time ? We could just listen and decide.
2:50
it’s called a review for a reason haha
Too bad they aren’t made in Japan
this would be cool for about 2 minutes and then... throw it away. The whole idea is annoying. What I would buy it for - is to give someone who does acid! I would LOVE to see that!
Actually, it's not really that annoying as it sounds.
Trust me - I have a similar one, it also makes this sound, and it does not bother me at all.
These sre terrible. Im on my second one. First one got stuck and quit chiming in less than a month. 2nd replacement clock chimes one time and never made noise again. And yes the first one made grinding noises the brief time thst it chimed. Cheap junk.
That same sekio clock broke in 10 months now it’s broken
Still buying this clock lol what a terrible review was completely pointless, but I mean he bought the clock so ? This review completely cancels itself out
Actually I agree, the noise being loud (it's not that loud in real life) won't bother me at all.
He also returned it, so how does that ‘cancel itself out?’..
It was just his opinion of the clock.. take it or leave it; buy the clock or don’t buy it.. you don’t have to agree with his review but that doesn’t mean it was a terrible review..