I know this is strange, but I prefer loud watches that I can occasionally hear audibly in quiet environments. I find that it’s kind of calming or grounding for me for some reason. One of my cheapest watches (Orient Bambino V2) has gotten tons of wrist time for me, just because I like how it sounds.
What are your loudest tickers?
I have a vintage Gotham that ticks a 3Hz and literally rings an E like a guitar string when it’s silent in the room. Like there’s someone hammering a little bell inside.
I love to keep it on the nightstand as a white noise device.