When Is It Ok To Buy A Quartz?
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Not a bad point but in my experience servicing automatic movements are far more expensive than simply replacing a battery and if you neglect servicing them then you can run into all kinds of problems. With that said, I still typically go for automatics. I like seeing everyone's opinions on this thread, thanks for posting.
I like automatic, and all of my watches are auto. But IMO, if i like the design or a watch, i wouldn't hesitate to buy a quartz one.
Of course that's when it doesn't have an automatic version or i couldn't afford the later.
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Of course that's when it doesn't have an automatic version or i couldn't afford the later.
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A lot of good information from both sides. Kinetics and Eco Drives are my preference for Quartz. However, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Bulova Moonwatch, so the UHF 262 kHz will be another preference. There is a new quartz that some may not be aware of, and that is a meca quartz.
It is my understanding of the meca quartz, the seconds hand acts as a standard quartz with the studder step, and the chronograph hand sweeps like an automatic. Some of the new micro brands are using the meca quartz movements. Does anyone have experience with one of these movements they could share their experience/thoughts/impressions regarding the movement. I am interested in the movement, but I have not seen many reviews or feedback.
Would this be another movement to consider when looking for a timepiece?
It is my understanding of the meca quartz, the seconds hand acts as a standard quartz with the studder step, and the chronograph hand sweeps like an automatic. Some of the new micro brands are using the meca quartz movements. Does anyone have experience with one of these movements they could share their experience/thoughts/impressions regarding the movement. I am interested in the movement, but I have not seen many reviews or feedback.
Would this be another movement to consider when looking for a timepiece?
Seiko has been producing and using meca quartz in their watches for ages... as for my experience with them... the chronograph on the one i own has stopped working properly, when i reset the chrono all the hands do not reset to zero and they don't reset to the same spot everytime.
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No. It is people's attitude that I tend to make fun of. I like almost every single watch I have ever seen on here. Many of them I would not have spent my money on because I think they are overpriced but all watches are worth a look IMO. But when somebody starts in with the "I have an emotional connection with a mechanical watch because they have more soul, or spleens or hearts" type of stuff I have to laugh at that. Things are what they are, not what people perceive them to be. I also dont care about names on a watch. If I see a watch, like how it looks and think it is a good value, I buy it. If that brand does not turn out to be well made, I dont buy it again.
The premise of this thread "When is it ok to buy a Quartz" is rather inane actually. Several other posters like myself saw that right away. It is in the same area of "Help me to pick out a watch to wear at a rose festival when I will be wearing a thong and space helmet" type of thread. Does anyone doubt that the OP does not really know the answer to the question they asked?
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The only time it is OK is between 11PM and 2AM (GMT) on the second Saturday of March. For optimal results, wear a red T-shirt and drink half a glass of water before purchase, and finish the glass after purchasing. Once you receive the order confirmation, smash the glass on the ground and do 4 jumping-jacks.
Failure to follow this guide may be punishable by law as it is NOT OK to buy a Quartz watch outside of this time frame; punishment for this crime may involve a revocation of your WIS card, and you will also be forced to wear a 60mm Invicta for a whole week.
Hope that clears it up for you!
Failure to follow this guide may be punishable by law as it is NOT OK to buy a Quartz watch outside of this time frame; punishment for this crime may involve a revocation of your WIS card, and you will also be forced to wear a 60mm Invicta for a whole week.
Hope that clears it up for you!
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I'm pretty sure we've almost resolved this quartz vs automatic thing. Keep trying, we're almost there!
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Nice looking watch!I'm reading this topic while wearing my nearly 20 years old quartz watch.
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Mechanical watches are nice but there are situations where mechanical watches shouldn't be involved. For example you are spending a certain period of time in a place with no watch service available. Quartz watches have fixed battery life and changing battery in most quartz watches are quite easy. I once had to change my watch's battery when I were abroad, luckily I had the caseback opener and a spare battery in my luggage.
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What will really add to the fun is when Chip-scale atomic clocks are mature enough to put in a wristwatch...
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Apparently yesterday at 3:30p EST, because I bought one of these:
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PRS-18Q
Really I prefer automatics just for the mechanics of them. But I wanted a grab and go and this one has always appealed to me, I also liked the fact that the original military watch this is based on was supplied with a quartz movement as well. Quartz and mechanical interest me equally if I like the watch that is built around them.
PRS-18Q
Really I prefer automatics just for the mechanics of them. But I wanted a grab and go and this one has always appealed to me, I also liked the fact that the original military watch this is based on was supplied with a quartz movement as well. Quartz and mechanical interest me equally if I like the watch that is built around them.
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Notice quite a few people pointing out supposed costs benefits of changing out a battery for $10 every four years in quartz vs. servicing an automatic every five years (or whatever amount of time).
But doesn't that assume a VERY small watch collection? If you have a dozen watches, and that automatic is only being worn at most 50 days in a year, then it will take 20 or 30 years of use to reach that kind of five year "mileage" if you aren't using a winding box. This does assume that you don't have crown problems from setting the time/date frequently. Meanwhile, 20 to 30 years? That quartz movement could easily give up the ghost and have to be completely replaced in that time, and you've spend some money on batteries. Probably evens out, doesn't it?
That being said, I have some of both and think people should chose the watch based on the style that they like best
But doesn't that assume a VERY small watch collection? If you have a dozen watches, and that automatic is only being worn at most 50 days in a year, then it will take 20 or 30 years of use to reach that kind of five year "mileage" if you aren't using a winding box. This does assume that you don't have crown problems from setting the time/date frequently. Meanwhile, 20 to 30 years? That quartz movement could easily give up the ghost and have to be completely replaced in that time, and you've spend some money on batteries. Probably evens out, doesn't it?
That being said, I have some of both and think people should chose the watch based on the style that they like best
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Is it correct. It always bug me. I have dozen watch and wear it for rotation every week so every watch only run 1 week a month. So I can keep it without servicing for 20 years?Notice quite a few people pointing out supposed costs benefits of changing out a battery for $10 every four years in quartz vs. servicing an automatic every five years (or whatever amount of time).
But doesn't that assume a VERY small watch collection? If you have a dozen watches, and that automatic is only being worn at most 50 days in a year, then it will take 20 or 30 years of use to reach that kind of five year "mileage" if you aren't using a winding box. This does assume that you don't have crown problems from setting the time/date frequently. Meanwhile, 20 to 30 years? That quartz movement could easily give up the ghost and have to be completely replaced in that time, and you've spend some money on batteries. Probably evens out, doesn't it?
That being said, I have some of both and think people should chose the watch based on the style that they like best
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When you want something reliable that tells you the correct time everytime. That being said I gave up being an anti-auto right wing guy and turned to a slightly more accommodating left wing auto appreciating guy. Why? Some watches I want aren't made with a quartz movement. I have 6 automatics out of 30 watches in my collection now. The quartz watches should have a power reserve dial too - I like that in automatics.
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I guess anytime a specific watch "speaks" to you. I own a nice Cyma quartz but don't wear it much anymore as it just doesn't do anything for me. I also own a Wenger that I do wear occasionally and its nice to just put it on and go. I recently looked a a couple of higher end quartz watches, a Tag Formula 1 and an Omega AT. I wasn't seriously thinking Tag but the store carried them and they had the specific model I saw online. It was a Formula 1 with a blue dial, gold and silver bracelet. It was unimpressive, cheap bracelet, cheap looking dial and just blah. It was 2k retail and I thought they were nuts asking this price. I realize that no one would pay this however I wouldn't have paid a hundred bucks for that watch.
The Omega on the other hand, felt just as good as the automatic version. Great bracelet, nice dial, substantial feel and overall, just a high quality piece. The problem was the quartz movement. It worked fine but damn, its just not sexy. It just looks, well, pedestrian. For all the positives of owning a quartz watch, I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger on a higher end watch with a quartz movement. I feel like it needs to be something "special" when its an Omega or a Rolex or a pick a brand. Makes no logical sense but it just makes me feel good owing an automatic!
The Omega on the other hand, felt just as good as the automatic version. Great bracelet, nice dial, substantial feel and overall, just a high quality piece. The problem was the quartz movement. It worked fine but damn, its just not sexy. It just looks, well, pedestrian. For all the positives of owning a quartz watch, I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger on a higher end watch with a quartz movement. I feel like it needs to be something "special" when its an Omega or a Rolex or a pick a brand. Makes no logical sense but it just makes me feel good owing an automatic!
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Quartz has its place in every collection, IMO. Now days I buy what I like, be it mechanical or quartz.
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I say if you like a watch from an aesthetic point of view then it shouldn't matter what sort of movement it has.
Having said that I'm an ex quartz/RC junkie and am still very much in the honeymoon period automatics and therefore currently cannot form a bond with quartz watches. For me they are dull due to their accuracy and subsequent lack of interaction and variability. I have fallen in love with autos due to their quirks and the need for interaction. They're just a lot more interesting to me.
Having said that I'm an ex quartz/RC junkie and am still very much in the honeymoon period automatics and therefore currently cannot form a bond with quartz watches. For me they are dull due to their accuracy and subsequent lack of interaction and variability. I have fallen in love with autos due to their quirks and the need for interaction. They're just a lot more interesting to me.
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