i am sorry to give that review but let's be honest here, when you buy a professional prop that cost
350$ and is advertized like the best on the market, things need to be clear about what it really is!
of course the watch is beautiful, of course the charging method is great and of course the
multiple options of time delay is cool, BUT...
That watch is so loud that there is no way
you are going to perform that in close up and no one will hear a thing. It does a buzzing sound that
is just a dead give away of the fact that an electronic props is being use to do the smoke, even if
they may not be able to figure out that it is coming from the watch.
also, the amount of
smoke that comes out is so little... even if you produce smoke for 5 seconds that if the spectators
are not close to the magician or if the lightning is not really bright, you may not see the smoke at
all.
i am a proud owner of the VAPR watch and let me tell you that for me, there is no
comparison between the 2. the vapr watch makes a lot of smoke and won't stop producing smoke til you
decide to let go of the remote controle, the smoke is opaque and white and.... there is not a sound
to be hear with the mecanism. Perfectly silent!
i bought the smoke watch pro because i
preferd the look of a apple smart watch and wanted to get rid of the remote controle, but then
discover that the smoke watch pro activation is on the side button of the clock of the watch witch
make no sense at all. when you put, let say, a coin in your palm up hand in order to make it vanish,
there is no reason to turn your hand and go touch the clock of your watch just before make it
vanish..... for me, it is like getting rid of a so-so method of activation(remote) just to create
another so-so method. maybe, just maybe, a mercury switch that would have activate by turning your
hand upside down would habe been a perfect solution but hey, i am not an engeneer, just a magician
that like things to be simple and direct.
well, some people may find that this watch is
perfect for them, but for me that works in real condition all the time, the loud noise and the weird
way to start the watch is a no-no. For these reason, i judge that 350USD is a lot of money for a
prop that i will not use except maybe in virtual condition in front of my cam.
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I think the smoke watch pro is great, you get to set delay of time before the smoke starts and have
the smoke go for 3 or 5 seconds, your choice (I prefer the 5 secs) but what I find is a negative is
the noise, I mean their has to be some nosie in the background not very loud but there is a limit of
sound for it to be 'silent' I know not every gimmick is perfect but there has to be more noise then
one person talking, but this is great for parties and stage. Some other things I found was a
negitive is the shape of where the smoke comes out, it's cylinder shaped and I was kinda hoping it
was more rectangular shaped so is less notice able, but no one is really gonna check out your
wrists, (unless they got a thing for that) just an idea, and another thing is the watch maybe too
small for some people it barely fits me. Lastly their is a adapter that connects to the smoke
machine and to the watch and it just might pop of now and again, it's not bad just a bit annoying
because then I have to take it off and connect it back but other then those things. Pretty cool
watch.
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SWP is certainly another João's product aligned with his search of perfection, and I can positively
say he and his team did it (again).
I am a proud owner of his previous smoke watches and smoke
devices. So I could handle, test, use, compare and evaluate all the progress and improvements on his
products throughout the years. As João's customer care is one of the best in the magic market, I've
been even able to reach him and tell some aspects that, IMO, could've been improved to achieve my
personal preferences and needs. João himself always fastly replies me and every customer.
SWP
sums up all those improvements and perfection goals. I can't praise it enough. One of the watch's
piece (maybe the most important one), which was previously made by another manufacturer, now is made
by João's perfectionist team. It's better in many ways. Its connection seems more reliable some way
and it produces much more smoke than before (although the previous watches already produced enough
smoke).
The battery is smaller, which means the case is thinner. This makes the watch much more
comfortable to wear. Needless to say, the whole piece is very beautiful and is perfectly disguised
as a normal smart time piece! It is also very elegant...other points to remember, now it has the 3
or 5 sec switch to choose how long the smoke production will last and a wireless charging, which
prevents the user to open the case, remove the battery, plug to a charger and then to a PC every
single time, saving a lot of time!
Last but not least...for those who enjoy fancy packagings
(like me!), it comes in a very classy leather box :)
Obrigado João!!!
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I own 2 of these. And the previous ones by Joao. I own mist watch. And must say mist watch is good
comes with a remote like vapr watch by ConMinds but this is definitely in my eyes the best. No the
smoke isn't as strong and long as the others. But if you were to do this for real it would look like
this one. do your research before you buy. It is worth it. Definitely.
I think the watch looks great and I think it's a huge upgrade from previous smoke watches. It seems
pretty robust and I like how the components that could potentially break are replaceable. I took me
a little bit to fully understand how it worked but it's actually fairly simple. I don't think the
noise is an issue and I wouldn't be too afraid to use it close-up. I think having a hands free
option to produce smoke is a benefit but I also have the Nothing gen 3 and feel like I can rely on
it more. From my experience using the 5 second option is the way to go with this watch. I think the
watch has great potential to be added into routines once the user gains full understanding of how it
operates. The tutorial and youtube was helpful for this. Overall I think it's a worthwhile purchase
especially if you need a sleeveless or a no finger palm option.
I love this watch. Lots of smoke and very cleverly made. Simple and easy to use. Adds a world of
dimension to my magic.
Man I really wish I could give this a product 5 stars! I did love the concept and how everything
works but my battery was faulty after 2 weeks of having it in my hands! Knowing how this watch works
they could have made the straps for the watch extra bigger. They should advise people that this
watch would fit best and this specific size. It didn’t produce as much smoke as what I saw on the
advert too. I tried putting less liquid in and abit more to test what is best. There is abit of
sound when the smoke is produced, it’s probably best to use this is a loud environment. Anyways. I
did love the product and idea but for the price I paid for it I needed my refund back. The creators
offered me a new battery but I didn’t accept it, if it broke within the first 2 weeks of having it
what’s going to happen later down the track!?
I think it is a great smoke device as you only put on the watch and no need to carry anything. I
don't think the noise is an issue. I am a working magician and you will not perform in a quiet
environment. I perform in bar, restaurant and corporate event and it is always in a busy
environment. It is so easy to use and the smoke amount produce looks amazing!!
I really enjoyed this product. The new design is sleek and minimal. No one suspects where the
smoke is coming from. I do hope he makes one for android watch users. Or he comes up with a device
that's all in the band and you can use your favorite watch with it. The only gripe I have with it.
Is I wish the screen would turn on or something just to make it seem more real. Other than that
it's a great freaking product
People leaving bad reviews are either just unlucky or not good with electronics. and as for it being
loud, I wouldn't recommend you do this in the walmart bathroom or a padded jail cell. But this wont
be heard where you should use it lol
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