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Courting controversy today, when I recommend the quartz version of a watch OVER the auto. Shock horror! I got a stellar deal on it, whihc undoubtedly helps shape my opinion of this one, but I'm getting increasingly bored of setting and winding autos every day. More quartz, Vicar? Cheers, Jody

[EEE_MMM]

I've never understood the hatred for quartz. I have a couple of them and I love the utility, the grab-and-go. I also love mechanical watches, the idea that you have springs and gears moving along as you go through your day really appeals to me in this increasingly digital world. I don't think the love for one excludes love for the other. Great video as always.

[mountainmanwatchreviews]

The solar just pushes it over the top. This is all the watch you'd ever need. I used to be an auto snob but more and more I'm loving solar seikos, citizens and casios. Just so nice to never have to set, wind or change a battery.

[kesfitzgerald]

I enjoy mechanical watches but as I am lucky to be able to have a modest collection, not exclusively. Quartz have their place and there are some beautiful pieces about. Honestly by being blind to quartz as a category you will miss out on the whole other world of horology.

[docswatchbox]

Coke or Pepsi, Quartz or Automatic, Star Wars or Star Trek. It’s always there for people to argue about. Some of us are content with loving both. That’s why I dig your channel, brother.

[mutolo]

Some of the watch snobs hating quartz movements on seikos will still bend over for a g shock or a casio. Maybe it's the price difference? Plus I don't really count solar modules as quartz - more like quartz 2.0 or quartz +

[frankgerace]

When I first started collecting watches, I was an auto snob. I still like automatic watches, and manual-wind mechanicals, but I’ve wised up. G-Shocks converted me, and I’m now a quartz watch fan too!! I’m in radio, and one of the cool parts about a quartz digital watch (this also applies to mechanicals and Ana-digis made to be anti-magnetic) is that I can spend hours working around speakers, transmitters and other equipment without worrying about my watch getting magnetized, so now I’ll buy a mechanical or a quartz, as long as I like the look and features of the watch.

[asamisato]

When I first got into watches, everyone around me said dont buy quartz ugh buy a mechanical! And I've purchased zero quartz till last year and wow it's a life changer! I love my quartz pieces as much as my mechanicals and couldn't be happier with what I have

[matthewgurlitz]

Vinyl vs. CDs is a great analogy! I've never heard anyone put it that way before.

[Olddirtytiger]

"everytime i think i'm out they pull me back in"

Jody's relationship with Seiko 😂😂

[macblack]

Always nice having a quartz in the collection. Sometimes you don’t want to have to worry about setting the time or date, you just want to pick something up that you know is already set and ready to go.

[seannew]

Jody saying “no more seiko”: 🖐
Jody seeing a great deal: 🖖

[Arthurzeiro]

"Quartz has no soul" wrote the person on his computer instead of using a typewriter with paper and sending the message through carrier pigeon.

Edit: Carburettors vs Electronic Fuel Injection is the ultimate analog to Mechanical vs Quartz.

[thaumaturgeishere]

I have both, including a Grand Seiko spring drive. All great watches but the quartz ones are remarkably accurate.

[richardstorer-adam]

I am loving the quartz. I am getting sick of adjusting the autos in my collection twice a week.

[bingogarvin]

Thanks for your time 🕥, I am into automatic watches, gears😍, accidentally bought a Seiko kinetic, rotor spun when I shook it, was bummed gave it to my 😺 cat, now I love it, shake once a day, super accurate, set other watches by it

[mrm]

I love my Citizen Nighthawk as a quick grab and go beater. My only issue with quartz is the price. Around 300-400 is where I draw the line. Beyond that, I would rather get an automatic.

[nimmichagger]

Regardless of how good a deal it is, you can’t escape the fact that the dial is an absolute mess. Not for me.

[snacklofter]

Thank you Jody - Seiko quartz watches are really growing on me - having a lot of automatics, they look after themselves and are great to just grab and go! atb snack.

[chillwill]

When it comes to Seiko, I only buy quartz. I have not had good experiences with 6r and other Seiko movements, but the quartz are great and more affordable.

[BobMarley-pmxb]

I have a 70’s vintage Seiko Hybrid:Analog dial with a function screen on top…Chrono, Alarm, Day/Date, Digital Time Display. The screen is very weak but she still runs. And a Seiko tri-compax super chronograph from the mid 80’s. Runs like a dream and beyond belief accurate….37 years later. Quartz rocks !! Great review as always Jody. But man, that worthless 24 hour sub dial…..just as easy to put in a 12 hour totalizer. I’ve seen those for <$180.00 USD.