[lovewatchnomoney]

Hello watch lovers,

Just wondering which to get, a 7s26 automatic watch or somewhere near (not gonna serviced it) or normal quartz watch (swatch, casio, etc). both watch at around $100, which one you think will last longer? normal quartz or unserviced cheap movement? it will be daily office use, not for sports or etc.

thanks:-!

 

[woiter]

Hello watch lovers,

Just wondering which to get, a 7s26 automatic watch or somewhere near (not gonna serviced it) or normal quartz watch (swatch, casio, etc). both watch at around $100, which one you think will last longer? normal quartz or unserviced cheap movement? it will be daily office use, not for sports or etc.

thanks:-!

Solar quartz

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[Sasropakis]

Quartz of course. You only need to change the battery after a couple of years but generally quartz watches can last decades without any additional service. And of course there are solar/kinetic powered quartz watches which don't even need a battery change. On the other hand Mechanical movements will need regular service but with cheap ones it's usually cheaper to replace the whole movement instead of having a watchmaker to service it. Usually the recommended service interval would be something like 5-7 years but of course the movement can last longer if you are lucky.

 

[PAUL H.]

You can buy a quartz Casio between $20-$100 that will last you for years......Cheers p

 

[sticky]

The simple truth is that your average quartz movement is a lot mor resilient to neglect than an auto.

 

[ObiWonWD40]

There is a price differential in this choice, you could get your ordinary quartz for less than $20/£20 no problem, and that choice would have a Seiko or Miyota movement so would be mostly as reliable as most, so let us say, baring a battery change or two, ten years plus is no problem.

Given the history, you should be able to get a very good quality Seiko 5 for £75 or less and given the history, one of those should last 10, 20 Maybe 30 years without being touched. My local watch mender won't even service one of these watches as he says it is cheaper to replace the movement if the watch has some sentimental attachment.

So given those parameters, the OP has a simple choice IMHO, he can spend a little bit of money today and get something cheap and reliable, and even if he chucks it away when the battery fails, so he has to buy a new one, would still be quids in buying a Quartz. But if he wants a longer purchase, if he respects it for what it is, a Seiko 5 is going to do the business................

£25 (Seiko) Lorus Watch

£70 Seiko 5

£18 Nakzen Watch - Seiko Movement

£7.99 Slazenger Quartz with a Seiko Movement

£28 DOM Auto Mechanical Watch with a Seiko NH35 Movement

This really comes down to, "You Pays your Money and Takes Your Choice!"

Best regards,
Jim

 

[Wolfsatz]

You can find the Fairfield.. at 38mm or 41mm for under $40 many times. A lot of color options... Dresses up and down very nicely.

Fairfield by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Easy Reader $30
ER Tactical by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

you can find a multitude of Edifice watches .. under $100
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[Enceladus]

+1 for quartz. The reliability, shock resistance, and precision make it the best choice for what you're looking for.

Personally, I'm a big Timex fan. You can find them just about everywhere and they make a quality product.

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[Weetabix]

G-Shock 5610

 

[Mrs Wiggles]

Hello watch lovers,

Just wondering which to get, a 7s26 automatic watch or somewhere near (not gonna serviced it) or normal quartz watch (swatch, casio, etc). both watch at around $100, which one you think will last longer? normal quartz or unserviced cheap movement? it will be daily office use, not for sports or etc.

thanks:-!

This cost less than $80. It's very well made, normally arrives with a stainless bracelet, and is available in several colours. It has a Seiko Mecca quartz movement, which is very accurate, very well made, and very reliable. Whats more, it has a sapphire crystal, so it won't get all scratched up. As a daily beater forget a cheap auto movement.

 

[kostependrhs]

Your question has no answer. Both quartz and mech can last for decades. Through 30 years both quartz and mechs had their issues. Quartzes needed repairing after 15 years and mechs needed to be serviced after 10 years or more.
Personally i wouldn't trust any person that has a very biased opinion about this.

 

[serge70]

Vostok vs Casio...only you can decide[by buying one of each.]