5 Reasons To Choose A Quartz Watch

In this video in our quartz watch vs mechanical series, I cover several reasons why a quartz watch movement may be the type to go for. Due to their accuracy, many think quartz watches are better and I personally do like them too.

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[MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I have lots of quartz watches, you just can't beat that accuracy. Also at a cheaper price the range is much bigger. Nice video! Some people are just against quartz watches and are not even willing to hear about them. Their loss!

[nakazatotakeshi]

Quartz watch is much more shock resistant and magnet can't messed with quartz watch, the only thing they do is stop the watch, but as soon as you remove the magnet, it instantly work again.
And some peoples said that quartz watches doesn't last that long. Thats not true at all, i have a 20 years old Swatch and its still working flawlessly.

This is my opinion anyway. Have a great Christmas Ben!

[noobfl]

i love quartz.. i like the technology, the price, the horological significance and the accuracy of quartzwatches. i mean, even atomic clocks uses quartz chrystals for the primary timekeeping

[coffeepot]

For me accuracy in timekeeping is the number one priority.
But i still love the old movement of cogs and springs. :)

[vudao]

a Moon Phase quartz is a perfect one! I don't understand why one would buy a mechanical Moon Phase watch when you would have to set the Moon Phase every single time. On the other hand, a quartz Moon Phase would certainly indicate what would be the current moon phase without you having to reset it. a Moon phase quartz would be one of the only quartz I'd consider buying!!

[SuperCidalFilms]

Top modern Quartz movements in my opinion.
1) Citizen 0100
2) Grand Seiko 9F
3) F.P Journe cal. 1210

[stephanechenier]

Love it!!! I have many mechanical watches but I have to say that I enjoy a good quartz for everyday use. I enjoy how you say what most of us collectors are scared to admit in public... Love it! Continue the great work!

[jono]

Eco Drive and other solar quartz are even more convenient.

[benstorr]

I think Quartz watches are really of value when they add something that a mechanical watch can't, such as: solar charging, radio/GPS timekeeping, digital compass and other sensors, bluetooth connectivity etc... For me, tool watches should be quartz with lots of functionality, dress watches should be mechanical with a nicely finished movement

[davidcoleman]

Longine quartz watch . V H P . +/-5 sec a year. It will stay like this for the next 300 years. It is a beautiful watch . Look it up . Around $1000 us . I am getting one .

[abdullahalnoman]

I am from Bangladesh..I just love your videos..Keep it up man

[KevinHuangPhasorQuantaG]

For me, quartz watches’ biggest draws are comparatively cheaper chronographs and more adventurous designs.

[arcadely]

Quartz watches are great. If I'm doing anything where my watch is likely to take a beating, I'll usually wear a Casio Pro Trek: it's just bomb-proof. Probably literally.

[johneli]

That cheap Casio is the one I wear and love it

[ajbcruz]

It's a marvel how a Swatch watch's seconds hand hits every marker bang on, but this is very rare on an analog Casio.

[brentsievers]

Honestly, I’m not that into watches, but I love listening to Ben talk about something he’s passionate about.

[Danlikescheesteaks]

Definitely true about quartz. I personally just find automatics much more interesting. I love the fact that they use no electronics, partly because it almost takes you back to a different period. These days everything is electronic and it cool to have something that relies on just springs and gears, just for olds times sake. I just don’t find quartz movements very interesting, except for maybe Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive. That’s a different animal, though. Durability is definitely a big advantage, but automatics are surprisingly resilient despite their tiny internals. Every watch is different but I’ve been wearing a Rolex Air King almost everywhere for the last 5 years and it still keeps time within COSC. I’ve even worn it shooting multiple times (not the best idea, I know) and it didn’t phase the watch at all. That being said, a good drop on the floor would still probably be catastrophic, but I’m still impressed. It would be nice if automatics had power reserves as long as quartz, but I keep mine on watch winders so it’s not a huge deal

[garyggarner]

I have Mechanical, automatics, an Accutron 214 with a Tuning Fork, solar watches in several Brands, Quartz are my favorite because of accuracy and cost to maintain! Right now I have a Casio ProTrek 6100 series. Solar, Accuracy perfect due to Atomic signals; compass, Temp, Barometric Pressure, Chronographs, Count Down timers etc! Even an LED night light. I love all my watches.

[ronch]

I've also noticed that if you're looking for a lady's watch it's practically impossible to find an automatic that's in the ~30mm case size that lady's watches normally use, unless you're gonna get a high end Swiss automatic like Rolex or something.

[GNZOU]

I like how you're not snobbish about your watches, quartz are more affordable, more practical, and often slimmer wearing, as well as less hassle.
I love my mechanical collection but I've reached the point now where I own five automatics, one handwind, and one quartz chrono that I want to get a vintage, but also get more quartz.
The solution, I found a good condition 70's Seiko King Quartz, in cap gold, should arrive in the next couple of days, vintage luxury watch style but for much less than many of the other vintage Grand Seiko and King Seiko automatics in good condition.