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Making quartz more impressive
I used to be totally dismissive of quartz because they seemed to be too easy to produce impressive results, i e a 15 dollar watch would, in terms of performance easily outperform the most expensive mechanical time pieces. It doesn't take much skill by the manufacturer to produce an accurate watch. Furthermore while their time keeping was impressive they became throw away items. No one wants to fix them if they break. I also guess my perception was formed by the fact that the upmarket brands, such as Rolex, don't produce quartz versions, because they can more easily defend themselves against copies with mechanical movements than by producing quartz versions. Too easily copied.
Then I read the book "Electrical Timekeeping" by F. Hope-Jones Chairman of the British Horological Society outlining the hunt for timing accuracy prior to quartz. It's got a nice dedication by Albert Einstein. Worth a read to realize the enormity of the quartz accomplishment.
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Yikes, has there ever been a thread devoted only to quartz watches on PuristsPro?
Well, there is always a first... And eventhough this week's wristscan may be perceived poorly by some Purists, I sincerely hope an interesting variety of quartz timepieces can be appreciated. I admit I have quite a few "battery powered" watches. The inter...
I have two...
MasterQuartz... And Ingenieur... Both added into the collection due to mechanical watches... HAGWE Blomman ...
How often do you wear these?
Excellent addition to any mechanical collection. It is the exact opposite for my friends...by appreciating quartz watches they have developed a passion for mechanical watches. They now understand why some examples can cost a lot of money. Thanks for parti...
The JLC gets a fair share of wrist time...
The IWC is unfortunately some what small... Even if it doesn't show in this photo... It is very small... Best Blomman ...
Hello dear Blomman! I love this watch! You mention it is...
... really small, but I guess it is around 35 mm?? I like it very much indeed, it got a military style. Didn´t know this variant of the ingenieur! Cordial regards, ABel.
More like 33 - 34 mm...
But I haven't checked - will do next time it is out of the bank. This version is from mid/late 80's, if I am not mistaking. Best, my friend Blomman
It looks proportional though because of the longish case and
strap set up which extends the lug around your wrist. Thanks for the additional photos. Mike
Nice patina and ...
... family resemblance to the IWC mechanical line. I wonder how many quartz watches were made in relation to the mechanical watches in the dim dark '80's? Do you know if IWC were making their own quartz movements or were there central suppliers? Andrew
Hey Andrew!
I have very little info on this one... Don't know production number or what movement IWC used... Sorry. Best Blomman
Actually.. You know what.. I like them both.. The JLC LED as in Star Trek.. Beaming you ?
.. the IWC actually looks very cool, as well Best, hs
Beam my up, Spock! ;)
Thank you, my friend! :) Yes, both are very nice compliments to some other mechanical toys! ;) Best Blomman ...
Interesting and a first for PuristsPro devoted to quartz watches!!
Though I don´t pay much attention to quartz watches, I must admit that I got a very few. I wish to share my favorite, and the only one I wear from time to time with much pleasure. I bought it in December 1983, when it still was a fair new model, a revolut...
And here is another first on PuristsPro....
An owner's review of the Rolex Oysterquartz! Love the story and the watch. For the non quartz collectors, here is the Rolex 5035...some would say one of the well recognized and over engineered quartz movement ever produced. Thanks for adding to this week'...
Thank you Mike for your kind comments and for adding...
... that beautiful shot of its movement. Yes, I can feel it is a grear movement just for it looks, finish, reliability and accuracy it has shown in all those years I have owned it. Best cordial regards, Abel.
Actually .. That is a very nice watch.. Fully can understand you..
.. these pieces, even if they don't get too much accolades, they are just there, and as you so rightly said - they go .. and go.. Not that I'm a heretic, but instead of a bumper or rotor, they have the Quartz, .. Ahemmm.. almost.. , Thanks for this nice s...
Glad you shared, Abel, 'cause . . .
. . . it was a toss-up between this very quartz model and the AirKing I eventually acquired as my first 'good' watch. The integrated bracelet design was, and still is, attractive to my eyes. As much as I preferred the Oyster Quartz on aesthetic grounds, t...
Your decision was a wise one Art. When I purchased this...
... DJ Quartz, I already owned my 1680 Submariner, and a full gold Date (both stil in my collection), and the Quartz Rolex, introduced in 1977 was still somewhat a novelty back in those years, at least here in my Country rarely seen. This it was easy for ...
One entrant from me
My favourite quartz watch, almost 40 years old and working just fine. Bon Weekend and Happy Golden Week for all my friends in Japan Girard Perregaux Casquette ...
Wow! You got a winner picture there!! Fantastico watch Spellbound!!
Best wishes! Very cordially, Abel.
Not as nice as your Rolex
I love the case shape on your Rolex, and the fact that your bought it 31 years ago and treasured it for so long, and through all that time, even for a quartz it has maintained its value. Kudos Abel-san, Dean
I don't know who will win Wristscan this week
But I'll go on a ledge and say your GP is got to be on the short list. Wow 40 years old...proof that "retro" is back in. Thanks, Mike
I am flattered guys
Thanks for the kind words. It is an uber cool watch to wear for both formal or leisure. Only issue is seeing the time in the daylight is awefully hard. You have to close your hand around the window. Cheers, Dean
Kinda looks like the hood scoop . . .
. . . commonly seen on American muscle cars, Dean. Very, very cool.
My Astron..
doesn't miss a beat and self adjusts to different time zones. I use it to set my other watches. HAGWE fernando ...
Love it, I knew an Astron would show up somewhere this
Wristscan. Thanks Fernando. I use my Citizen for the same purpose. Best, Mike
The Citizen's Satellite Wave sync isn't as good as the Seiko's
from what I've been told. Right now I'm going to stick to setting all my watches based on the time on my Citizen Chronomaster Cheers, Mike ...
Like that appearance, with the light-blue accents.. So you take it as your gold standard..
.. pretty interesting, isn't it ? - Pretty much everybody mentions the reliability of their Quartz pieces, just running, just being there.. Sometimes that makes me think a bit.. Best, hs
This is a modern timekeeper...
with the latest technology; a gadget similar to the smart phone. :) So different from the anachronistic tic-tacs we so cherish! You admire them for their proficiency but it's hard to develop a real bonding. :) I hardly wear it but as you say, it's the gol...
Can you share more? I've never seen a vintage Pequignet
Only its contemporary cousins using the same name. I guess it is a dual time from the set up. Nice classic design. Best, Mike
Dual time ...
Produced during the end of 70's. Two crowns and two dials for two quartz movement ! ...
Tribute to an icon
well, I don't have any quartz watch, so had to borrow one of my son's watches and decided to treat the theme as this: Have a good one! Matt ...
Nice photo, great color...even your son's quartz share characteristics
with your mechanical in the background. Is there a Rolex children's line that I don't know about? :-) Thanks for participating. I know there are quartz watches lying around all of our homes....it may not belong to us, but we definately receive them as gif...
Wow Matt!! Awesome picture! Didn´t know Rolex launched a ...
... second Quartz model after the one I own myself! No doubt where the design inspiration came from!! Lol Love this picture!! Have a nice week end! Abel.,
The problem
with quartz watches is that you need to change the battery once in a while. As can be seen with my Suunto M3 for bicycle rides that is quite a challenge... I do have one other "proper" quartz watch stacked away currently. It will go to my daughter very so...
Hi CC, this is great...
Yes, quartz watches are more practical...my wife won't wear mechanical and seriously I don't trust my young kids with mechanical watches quite yet. That is a beautiful gift you have hidden for your daughter, she will love it. I've got the same idea in min...
Lovely collection especially the GPs
These are really underappreciated in history. Also like the last photo with the IWC. Thanks for joining this weeks wristscan Milan. Best, Mike
Quartz watches belong to history
Although they're not commonly appreciated, Quartz watches unquestionably belong to history here are my picks Heuer Chronosplit LCD/LED display - 1975 Bio tech design case many ambassadors, Gilles Villeneuve being the most famous a very futuristic chronogr...
Dear Laurent
Don't know how to tell you but you should be banned :) :) Every input on WS regarding any theme is outstanding ....pictures,knowledge and substance likewise You really surprised me this week I wasn't expecting that your post regarding theme will "destroy"...
I've only seen that Heuer once when I was young
and that Seiko Alien has always been on my short list but can never find a good specimen to add :-( Thanks for sharing, Mike
Exactly quarter of a century ago
nearly to a day with my first earned money :) surprisingly enough (for me) my budget money for watches hasn't changed much :) :) :) It has been on wrist everyday through teen years if watches could told stories this one would be highly appraised piece :) ...
Well, one thing is for sure
it still has better lume than many of the Swiss mechanicals out there :-) Yes we all have a few skeletons in our closet that only our watches know the complete story :-) HAGWE, Mike
GMT + chrono + alarm diver
Indeed nothing more needed :) must think of mechanical watch that have that ;) Thank you for kind words Damjan P.S. 14 yrs ;)
Having a same watch for
25 years makes me feel old :) although I have one for longer ;) Cheers D
Quartz is practical with this complication...
I don't have worry if it is wound or if I overset it. Don't ask me though what happens when the battery runs down. HAGWE! ...
Almost for the commander of a Space Ship.. Makes this complication pretty easy..
.. also liked the (over)size; good legibility, I guess.. Best and HAGWE ! hs
Is there a mechanical perpetual calendar with this particular
dial layout? I really like it, easy to read and symmetrical. I wonder if it can be done mechanically but something makes me think that an engineering solution doesn't exist. Is that the brand name just below the 1 oclock position? Thanks, Mike
As far as I know, there is not.
Mike, it is actually a Timex, TX was their short lived premium brand.
Really? That's a Timex? I could have sworn it was an asian character
for the brand name at the 1 o'clock position. Thanks for sharing that, Mike
i have just 2 battery operated watches
i'm not sure the first one will be considered a quartz watch but here it is anyway and even this one doesnt really have a battery as such, just a solar power source. i used to have quite a few such as Omega marine Chronometer and a few others, but they ha...
Of course!
.. Accutron... Too famous to forget! Eco Drive Minute Repeater... Interesting. Haven't heard the sound of it yet. But it is qualified for this week's theme! Your collection drawer is so deep! Ken
funnily enough MrSnak has the...
funnily enough MrSnak has the same model citizen. the sound is pretty good and its a decent well made watch for the price, especially if you buy it discontinued when its even cheaper :) the accutron is not technically quartz, but one of the best battery o...
the sound is ok. quiet...
the sound is ok. quiet and obviously electrical but handy in the dark. G
We share something in common this week
I believe the Shellman Minute repeater uses the "same" Citizen minute repeater technology...mine powered by battery, yours by sunlight HAGWE Graham, Mike
i also think that the...
i also think that the Camponala uses the same movement but with refined sound for the repeater. i first discovered this watch in 2008 when my mate was interested in it. as he was fitting my kitchen at the time i bought it for him in lieu of payment and w...
Just Call Me "Dr. No"
I'm out at my uncle's place checking out the spring crops I love this Omega on its chain mail bracelet. It's even kept time to the exact second for the last year (because it's no longer running :-( ) Mike Art ...
That's a good combo
Should be an easy fix? It would be sad to let such a watch sit "dead" in its box. Spring crop looks like its getting a good start...the weather here has been really bad (I'd use other adjectives but I'm afraid another mod would edit them out :-) ) Best, M...
Hmmmm.. Not easy to play, but I'll try.. Although I don't have..
.. a skeletonized piece nor a Quartz myself (?! - yep, honestly), I will do my humble very best to match that topic somehow.. Thus first a skeleton.. - one can appreciate the dynamic of the moment, the transparency of the body.. Skeletonized & waiting.. C...
The last two are...
.. well, excellent choices! Once upon a time, brands rushed to make quartz watches or other battery based watches - time flies! HAGWE! Ken
My explanation why women prefer quartz...
not intended to offend anyone In general, women prefer dependable and easily maintained things...like us simple minded men. and in general men like complicated and sometimes finicky things (look at our facination with watches, cars, gadgets)...like the wo...
totally agree. women in general...
totally agree. women in general want to put it on and wear it. we want to fiddle, play, look and wind it :)
My reference watch.. Grand Seiko Quartz...
..."+/- 10 sec per year" is my reference enough Titanium body and anti-magnetic is just a bonus! HAGWE! Ken ...
It was a hard choice for me... Grand Seiko vs. Citizen Chronomaster
But I have a few GS mechanicals already in the stable so having some diversity led me to purchase the Citizen as my "reference" watch. Beautiful specimen Ken, Best, Mike
I probably only have 20 battery-powered watches
and here a few of my favorites: IWC Meca-quartz moon chronograph IWC Calendar Moon ultra-thin (and small) Rolex Oysterquartz Cazalea PS - not forgetting Grand Seiko ...
I like the IWC but it does look small compared to the others
32-33 mm? It still looks like a "modern" watch despite the diameter. Thanks for showing us your special quartz pieces, Mike
My sole player in this week's quest!
A vintage piece from the late 1970's I believe. Found it in a bag in a consignment shop with some other interesting pieces...once I seriously cleaned it all up, opened here up, dropped a new battery in, she came to life, and has kept superb time ever sinc...
That Seiko SQ must have done something right
to be found and rescued by you! And to think of all the magnificient mechanical counterparts it shares space with. This is indeed a very, very lucky Seiko Thanks for that current photo, Mike
Well, yes it was a fortunate turn of events...
Hi Mike, I was in the consignment store with my wife looking at furniture, when I wandered over to the jewelry counter on the off chance they had anything of merit. Typically, it was full of costume jewelry and v. inexpensive used modern quartz watches......
Pick a swatch any Swatch
Hi All A quick shot of a few of my swatches, all kinda funky and fun. Ignore the diaphane at the bottom of the shot - its automatic! :-O Cheers JML ...
Golf!
Hi I tend to wear it playing golf, as don't want to wear a mechanical watch. Ridiculous watch for ridiculous game! :-) Especially the way I play! Cheers JML
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