I have a £6 quartz watch I bought in 2014 I use for work a few battery changes and it is still going loses 5sec a month I have ten swiss watches I rarely wear they will need servicing in a few years it will cost me between 2 to 3 thousand.
Cartier Santos Dumont quartz (6 yr battery): All steel, leather strap, hours & minutes but no seconds or date: $4200 or $6000 with gold bezel. Highly decorated quartz movement but not high accuracy. It's the first wristwatch EVER...created in 1904 for the famous pilot, Albeto Santos-Dumont, who didn't want to fumble with a pocket watch while flying. It's leather strap is integrated into the case and the watch is a masterpiece of design and finishing. Is it worth the price? The answer depends on what one values. This watch is an icon (over-used word, but merited in this case), and I say, "Yes, it is absolutely worth the price."
For me a watch should tell the time, not "about" the time, the exact time. I have a few casio oceanus, they are always exact (date and time) and beatiful watches. Autimatics tell you about how late it is... i was now looking at the conquest vhp.
First, let me congratulate you for your channel. Simple and strait to the point. I've found myself in great doubt about acquiring an early 2000' Gold Tank Américaine Chronoflex (Ref. 1730), exactly because of the general "watch community" stereotype (myself included) regarding quartz's inferior quality. Although the reason of this purchase is the aesthetics of this particularly model and it's brand history, I just can't help it to have the "wrong move" feeling about adding a less "pure" movement in a "luxury case and price point" to my (modest) collection. What are your thoughts about it?
My first watch was my grandfathers Omega DeVille quartz from the 80s. I love that watch and I think it’s just a nice piece regardless of the movement. The way I see it, you would be acquiring a classic Cartier that looks gorgeous. I had a similar problem when looking at purchasing my Grand Seiko 9f quartz. I didn’t like that quartz wasn’t as appreciated by the community and didn’t want waste my money. However, it’s a great watch from a great brand. It’s that simple. Quartz or no quartz it’s a luxury watch with a great brand behind it, and the Cartier would even be a more respected luxury brand in many ways. If you love it, I say go for it. Also I very much appreciate your support on the channel, it means a lot!
@@JackOnWrist Thank you for your comment. It helped solidifying my decision about purchasing it (and reducing this nonsense bias about quartz). Ps. Continue the excellent work. Cheers!
@@hugoreis1884 I am just one opinion, but it seems like you know you like it and your only conflicting thought is from the perception of quartz by lots of people. Don’t let that ruin your love for a classy and beautiful piece. Cheers my friend
I have to admit I would have a difficult time paying $1000 + for a quartz movement, that’s not to say that it can’t be worth it, it’s just my opinion. However, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with quartz, I just bout a rather expensive quartz watch. There’s just something about the springs, gears and wheels.
What about if you want an everyday luxury watch under $2,500 but don't want expensive (mechanical movement etc.) service costs? Quartz versions may be more compelling 🤔
There are so many issues with servicing mechanical watches. It's expensive and the movement is so nuanced that it can get ruined in the wrong hands. If you have a mechanical watch just avoid it as long as you can (I heard a few horror stories). In the meantime a battery change in a quartz is simple and cheap and you can get it done pretty much anywhere. Life is too short to worry about expensive servicing fees and if there is even a qualified person in your country to service your watch... There's nothing wrong with QUALITY quartz movements from reputable brands, watch enthusiasts are just overly snobby.
The problem Is not quartz, quartz is much better than mechanical just because of accuracy, no service, and cheaper to make compared to comparable quality movements. The problem is that most quartz watches are very low quality.
True. Quartz can be seen as superior in many ways. It has a bad reputation due to it being so cheap to make and many companies making super cheap quartz watches.
@@JackOnWrist yeah, it is because it is obviously cheaper to make and most make it even cheaper. But grand seiko are greats, and even fp journe makes quartz watches.
Don't think about purchase some" forever" or "perfect" items or you will disappointed to find out that nothing can last for life without maintenance it; more or less. So the best select to make always come from your choice of free 💝 time.
I think there is a place for both mechanical and quartz luxury watches. Some people prefer the hassle-free nature of quartz and/or may be more interested in the aesthetic side of watches rather than the movements. For entry-level luxury watches (Longines, Rado, Raymond Weil, Maurice Lacroix etc.) quartz is an OK choice, much less so if you are really into watches and looking to spend £1000s rather than £100s.
You make a good point. There is definitely a price point where you don’t get a real “high end” quartz movement but start to pay a higher end price. I think quartz is at its best when it’s a cheaper entry level piece, and at the luxury space when the movement is truly something special (i.e. 9f from Grand Seiko).
@@JackOnWrist grand seiko is handmade quartz movements, the most accurates, and all the watch is handcrafted. At 2200€ to 3900€ for limited 5 star edition (_+5secondes per year) is the price. The equivalent mechanical model is 6-7k€ and if we take apart the movement the rest of the watch is similar quality and grand seiko’s are like 15k€ watches quality. A quartz luxury watch should be as quality as the mechanical one on everything except the movement that is hard to compare, the movement has to be handcrafted and in house with a very good aesthetic, and the whole watche has to be significantly cheaper because the quartz movement is just cheaper to produce. So the watche will be very good value and technically achieved. I love the way that the second hand goes exactly on indexes on the gs. That’s a lot of work and precision, different pleasure. I think I will get a gs sbgn009 (limited gmt), the gs lack a leather strap! Even jlc have a mechanical movement with a quartz like tick on the true seconde. So, the seconde swipe is not the only way to enjoy time
Well I think as a whole it is a great watch. I see it as a “mini” Omega Aqua Terra, a very versatile watch that you can bring anywhere. My only counter point would be that it is fairly pricey at around 500 USD (give or take). You can get a lot of nice pieces at that price range (including the Oceanus of course). But the Oceanus is well worth the money for the features and as long as you do your research and think it’s the right fit for you then go for it. I’m a quartz guy myself. Some of my favorite watches I’ve owned, both from an innovation and practical standpoint, have been quartz pieces. My current favorite is the SBGX059 which is a 9F quartz caliber watch from Grand Seiko. So I’m not against spending a chunk of change on a quartz. You just want to make sure you are ok with that. Cheers
@@JackOnWrist thank you for the thoughtful reply. I have been drawn to the S100 for a couple of years now. Finally pulled the trigger over the weekend. Hope to have it soon. For $500, taking into account the entry level luxury watch fit and finish, the insane level of accuracy plus the atomic ability and just plain old hot good looks, I just couldn’t hold back any longer. I love automatics and quartz equally but my interest in accuracy does make me lean toward quartz for an everyday watch. Funny you mention the S100 being like an Aqua Terra as that is number one on my list (followed by a Snowflake/Skyflake at number two and a Milgauss at three) for my future first luxury watch, though I believe I will certainly go automatic when I plunk down that cash finally.
Just a side note, here are the everyday watches that currently interest me the most: 1)Oceanus S100 (#1 because it’s on the way!) 2) Aqua Terra 3)Snowflake/Skyflake 4)Milgauss 5)Red Grape OP 6) The Citizen Chronomaster Red
@@ecureed That’s a great list. I think you made a great choice with the S100. As I said, I find myself drawn to pieces like it for various reasons. You can’t lose with a dead accurate, versatile, and easy to service watch. In my opinion that comes first before you venture out into other areas. I hope you enjoy your S100 and when you get it, if you wouldn’t mind letting me know what you think I would greatly appreciate it.
I was given a lovely Breitling watch but was told its a fake because it has a quartz movement and needs a battery. It doesn't really matter to me because I don't know about watches. Its a great watch. Do Breitling not make quartz watches?
One thing that is not often addressed is the longevity and durability of quartz watches. In my experience, even a cheap mechanical movement will work a lifetime with service. But the circuitry in quartz watches seems to have a limited lifespan. It spans multiple decades sure, but there are issues (such as electromigration) that are hard to get around. I had a Rolex oysterquartz. When it stopped working the only option was to replace the entire movement for around 1000 euros. In itself that is not a problem as you could view it as a less frequent but higher cost service. But the real issue is that this is only really possible if the manufacturer still supports it. When they no longer do, these things go into a landfill.That is the major reason why I sold it and I no longer own quartz. I don't want a watch that I can not keep in working condition.
I totally understand that issue with quartz. I have a 9F Grand Seiko and I worry too what issues will come after a few decades, and if that problem can be fixed. Like you said with the Rolex Oysterquartz, the money isn’t even really the issue, just availability of parts after many years. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic.
@@JackOnWrist This for me is the single biggest issue with high quality quartz. Now I only have vintage watches, but always had an interest in "firsts" in watches, so have also collected the very early quartz from the early 70's. They used to be dirt cheap because of the "mechanical has soul" marketing over the last three decades, but originally because they were the latest greatest thing they were crazily expensive when new and because of that the watches were very high quality, top of the range for the brands. The best cases, dials etc. The movements were also a lot more "handmade". The very earliest even had hand cut and hand tuned quartz crystals made from natural Brazilian quartz. I got various early quartz from Omega, Longines, Girard Perregaux and others for well under 200 quid each in most cases. Many are extremely rare watches today(and were rare enough back then because of prices). Cheap + high quality + rare + great brands + horological interest = Seemed like a good idea to me. 😁 And it was/is. _However_ as Manny points out longevity and spares availability is the biggest issue. To that end I always sourced NOS movements(even whole watches) as spares to put away for all my vintage quartz. Easy when cheaper and more available, not so much these days. I've yet to need the spares and I daily wear a few of them from time to time, but... I suspect the Seiko 9F will have spares availability for many decades, but the fact is a WW1 Trench watch will be more fixable in 100 years, even if a watchmaker has to make parts. Or maybe not as tech advances and circuitry can be easily replicated? You can certainly buy replacement quartz movements for many older watches whose original long out of stock movements have died, but it's not quite the same.
@@MrGrentch Yeah I agree it’s hard to buy when the longevity in terms of availability of parts is very unpredictable. You made a very powerful and true statement with the fixability of the WWI watches. The fact is that mechanical will always be able to be serviced even if new parts have to be made. I bought my 9F knowing it might be hard to replace in a long time, but it’s a great daily for now. I assume it won’t be as difficult to get 9F’s replaced in many years as other quartz but still the uncertainty is a little scary. Great input as always Mr. Grentch, Thank you
it depends on the make and model obviously, but the one possible advantage to quartz in this sphere is that one can often buy a replacement movement for very little money. If one has a quartz Cartier Tank (for example) and happens to be worried about availability of movements 20 years down the road, a new Cartier/Ebel 690 movement is a couple hundred bucks. Frankly, after 40 years, I would also start to be worried about parts availability and repairability for my mechanical watches as well.
Fair enough. It’s important for everyone to make that decision for themselves. I totally understand not wanting to pay 400+ let alone 1000+ for a quartz
I can't bring myself to pay more than $100 for a quartz watch. This isn't because I don't like quartz watches, on the contrary, I love quartz watches because they are reliable, accurate, and durable watches. In all watch brands mechanical or quartz you are paying for the name brand more than anything else. For most higher end brands I, like many others, gladly by into that brand. Take for instance a Hamilton Khaki field, clearly they're are less expensive options than Hamilton but it's worth the price for what you're getting. The same can't be said necessarily about a quartz watch. Many companies have made quartz movements that pay attention to details like properly aligned second hands without getting close to the $200 price range. So, at least from my point of view, if you're buying a luxury quartz watch it's not really about the movement it's about buying into a name. As I mentioned earlier, in some cases I completely understand the interest, however I find it much harder to justify that with a quartz given the much more affordable and still very refined options out there for less than $200 to $500. Excellent video and I always appreciate your opinions on your channel.
There is a lot of good value in terms of quartz if you aren’t just buying a name. I mean look at me, I bought a Grand Seiko 9F quartz. I would be lying if I said I bought it purely for the movement and not the brand at all. Although in that case I do feel like the movement does add value over a regular half decent quartz.
I’d get something with a 9F Quartz movement. but at that point? for $1k, i would just get a mechanical/automatic watch. Thats just my opinion BUT i totally understand someone buying something like the Aerospace from Breitling because they “needed” to. I try not to overthink it.
You make a good point. If something is only in quartz like the Aerospace and they like it, then don’t overthink the fact that it’s quartz. I think the 9F has value but I can see why someone spending 1k on a watch would need something “better” with a mechanical movement. Great comment. I appreciate your insight.
I think that now that Apple watches and smart watches are dominating the market, Quartz is becoming the obsolete choice. You can get $300 for an Apple Watch that does everything, a $300 quartz just tells time. Now it seems like mechanical will be the enduring option IMO , something you can leave in a drawer for a while, pick it up and it works after winding.
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Great points you make and helped me justify buying myself a aerospace evo in black 👍
that’s an awesome watch. I hope you enjoy it!
The aerospace is the ultimate tool watch. Plus it looks brilliant on every strap type.
I have a £6 quartz watch I bought in 2014 I use for work a few battery changes and it is still going loses 5sec a month I have ten swiss watches I rarely wear they will need servicing in a few years it will cost me between 2 to 3 thousand.
Really useful video - thanks for uploading.
thank you for watching!
Cartier Santos Dumont quartz (6 yr battery): All steel, leather strap, hours & minutes but no seconds or date: $4200 or $6000 with gold bezel. Highly decorated quartz movement but not high accuracy. It's the first wristwatch EVER...created in 1904 for the famous pilot, Albeto Santos-Dumont, who didn't want to fumble with a pocket watch while flying. It's leather strap is integrated into the case and the watch is a masterpiece of design and finishing. Is it worth the price? The answer depends on what one values. This watch is an icon (over-used word, but merited in this case), and I say, "Yes, it is absolutely worth the price."
It wasn’t the first wristwatch ever. However it’s a very nice watch and definitely has “icon” status
For me a watch should tell the time, not "about" the time, the exact time. I have a few casio oceanus, they are always exact (date and time) and beatiful watches. Autimatics tell you about how late it is... i was now looking at the conquest vhp.
Well said 👍🏽
I’d like you to do a video of the quartz movements/watches you consider to be of highest quality.
Hi! I’d like to ask if buying the Cartier Tank Solo watch is worth it? Thanks!
First, let me congratulate you for your channel. Simple and strait to the point. I've found myself in great doubt about acquiring an early 2000' Gold Tank Américaine Chronoflex (Ref. 1730), exactly because of the general "watch community" stereotype (myself included) regarding quartz's inferior quality. Although the reason of this purchase is the aesthetics of this particularly model and it's brand history, I just can't help it to have the "wrong move" feeling about adding a less "pure" movement in a "luxury case and price point" to my (modest) collection. What are your thoughts about it?
My first watch was my grandfathers Omega DeVille quartz from the 80s. I love that watch and I think it’s just a nice piece regardless of the movement. The way I see it, you would be acquiring a classic Cartier that looks gorgeous. I had a similar problem when looking at purchasing my Grand Seiko 9f quartz. I didn’t like that quartz wasn’t as appreciated by the community and didn’t want waste my money. However, it’s a great watch from a great brand. It’s that simple. Quartz or no quartz it’s a luxury watch with a great brand behind it, and the Cartier would even be a more respected luxury brand in many ways. If you love it, I say go for it. Also I very much appreciate your support on the channel, it means a lot!
@@JackOnWrist Thank you for your comment. It helped solidifying my decision about purchasing it (and reducing this nonsense bias about quartz). Ps. Continue the excellent work. Cheers!
@@hugoreis1884 I am just one opinion, but it seems like you know you like it and your only conflicting thought is from the perception of quartz by lots of people. Don’t let that ruin your love for a classy and beautiful piece. Cheers my friend
I have to admit I would have a difficult time paying $1000 + for a quartz movement, that’s not to say that it can’t be worth it, it’s just my opinion. However, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with quartz, I just bout a rather expensive quartz watch. There’s just something about the springs, gears and wheels.
What about if you want an everyday luxury watch under $2,500 but don't want expensive (mechanical movement etc.) service costs? Quartz versions may be more compelling 🤔
There are so many issues with servicing mechanical watches. It's expensive and the movement is so nuanced that it can get ruined in the wrong hands. If you have a mechanical watch just avoid it as long as you can (I heard a few horror stories).
In the meantime a battery change in a quartz is simple and cheap and you can get it done pretty much anywhere.
Life is too short to worry about expensive servicing fees and if there is even a qualified person in your country to service your watch...
There's nothing wrong with QUALITY quartz movements from reputable brands, watch enthusiasts are just overly snobby.
@@TheGriffisz846 Went with the quality quartz in the end. 🙂
@@kyle_vr Which watch did you get?
The problem Is not quartz, quartz is much better than mechanical just because of accuracy, no service, and cheaper to make compared to comparable quality movements. The problem is that most quartz watches are very low quality.
True. Quartz can be seen as superior in many ways. It has a bad reputation due to it being so cheap to make and many companies making super cheap quartz watches.
@@JackOnWrist yeah, it is because it is obviously cheaper to make and most make it even cheaper. But grand seiko are greats, and even fp journe makes quartz watches.
Don't think about purchase some" forever" or "perfect" items or you will disappointed to find out that nothing can last for life without maintenance it; more or less.
So the best select to make always come from your choice of free 💝 time.
I think there is a place for both mechanical and quartz luxury watches. Some people prefer the hassle-free nature of quartz and/or may be more interested in the aesthetic side of watches rather than the movements. For entry-level luxury watches (Longines, Rado, Raymond Weil, Maurice Lacroix etc.) quartz is an OK choice, much less so if you are really into watches and looking to spend £1000s rather than £100s.
You make a good point. There is definitely a price point where you don’t get a real “high end” quartz movement but start to pay a higher end price. I think quartz is at its best when it’s a cheaper entry level piece, and at the luxury space when the movement is truly something special (i.e. 9f from Grand Seiko).
@@JackOnWrist grand seiko is handmade quartz movements, the most accurates, and all the watch is handcrafted. At 2200€ to 3900€ for limited 5 star edition (_+5secondes per year) is the price. The equivalent mechanical model is 6-7k€ and if we take apart the movement the rest of the watch is similar quality and grand seiko’s are like 15k€ watches quality.
A quartz luxury watch should be as quality as the mechanical one on everything except the movement that is hard to compare, the movement has to be handcrafted and in house with a very good aesthetic, and the whole watche has to be significantly cheaper because the quartz movement is just cheaper to produce.
So the watche will be very good value and technically achieved.
I love the way that the second hand goes exactly on indexes on the gs. That’s a lot of work and precision, different pleasure. I think I will get a gs sbgn009 (limited gmt), the gs lack a leather strap!
Even jlc have a mechanical movement with a quartz like tick on the true seconde.
So, the seconde swipe is not the only way to enjoy time
Hey Jack, what are your thoughts on the Casio Oceanus S100?
Well I think as a whole it is a great watch. I see it as a “mini” Omega Aqua Terra, a very versatile watch that you can bring anywhere. My only counter point would be that it is fairly pricey at around 500 USD (give or take). You can get a lot of nice pieces at that price range (including the Oceanus of course). But the Oceanus is well worth the money for the features and as long as you do your research and think it’s the right fit for you then go for it. I’m a quartz guy myself. Some of my favorite watches I’ve owned, both from an innovation and practical standpoint, have been quartz pieces. My current favorite is the SBGX059 which is a 9F quartz caliber watch from Grand Seiko. So I’m not against spending a chunk of change on a quartz. You just want to make sure you are ok with that. Cheers
@@JackOnWrist thank you for the thoughtful reply. I have been drawn to the S100 for a couple of years now. Finally pulled the trigger over the weekend. Hope to have it soon. For $500, taking into account the entry level luxury watch fit and finish, the insane level of accuracy plus the atomic ability and just plain old hot good looks, I just couldn’t hold back any longer. I love automatics and quartz equally but my interest in accuracy does make me lean toward quartz for an everyday watch. Funny you mention the S100 being like an Aqua Terra as that is number one on my list (followed by a Snowflake/Skyflake at number two and a Milgauss at three) for my future first luxury watch, though I believe I will certainly go automatic when I plunk down that cash finally.
Just a side note, here are the everyday watches that currently interest me the most:
1)Oceanus S100 (#1 because it’s on the way!)
2) Aqua Terra
3)Snowflake/Skyflake
4)Milgauss
5)Red Grape OP
6) The Citizen Chronomaster Red
@@ecureed That’s a great list. I think you made a great choice with the S100. As I said, I find myself drawn to pieces like it for various reasons. You can’t lose with a dead accurate, versatile, and easy to service watch. In my opinion that comes first before you venture out into other areas. I hope you enjoy your S100 and when you get it, if you wouldn’t mind letting me know what you think I would greatly appreciate it.
@@JackOnWrist yessir absolutely will
I was given a lovely Breitling watch but was told its a fake because it has a quartz movement and needs a battery. It doesn't really matter to me because I don't know about watches. Its a great watch. Do Breitling not make quartz watches?
I would like to stick with my hour glass because I'm a traditionalist.....
this is the best comment i’ve ever seen
One thing that is not often addressed is the longevity and durability of quartz watches. In my experience, even a cheap mechanical movement will work a lifetime with service. But the circuitry in quartz watches seems to have a limited lifespan. It spans multiple decades sure, but there are issues (such as electromigration) that are hard to get around. I had a Rolex oysterquartz. When it stopped working the only option was to replace the entire movement for around 1000 euros. In itself that is not a problem as you could view it as a less frequent but higher cost service. But the real issue is that this is only really possible if the manufacturer still supports it. When they no longer do, these things go into a landfill.That is the major reason why I sold it and I no longer own quartz. I don't want a watch that I can not keep in working condition.
I totally understand that issue with quartz. I have a 9F Grand Seiko and I worry too what issues will come after a few decades, and if that problem can be fixed. Like you said with the Rolex Oysterquartz, the money isn’t even really the issue, just availability of parts after many years. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic.
@@JackOnWrist This for me is the single biggest issue with high quality quartz. Now I only have vintage watches, but always had an interest in "firsts" in watches, so have also collected the very early quartz from the early 70's. They used to be dirt cheap because of the "mechanical has soul" marketing over the last three decades, but originally because they were the latest greatest thing they were crazily expensive when new and because of that the watches were very high quality, top of the range for the brands. The best cases, dials etc. The movements were also a lot more "handmade". The very earliest even had hand cut and hand tuned quartz crystals made from natural Brazilian quartz. I got various early quartz from Omega, Longines, Girard Perregaux and others for well under 200 quid each in most cases. Many are extremely rare watches today(and were rare enough back then because of prices). Cheap + high quality + rare + great brands + horological interest = Seemed like a good idea to me. 😁 And it was/is.
_However_ as Manny points out longevity and spares availability is the biggest issue. To that end I always sourced NOS movements(even whole watches) as spares to put away for all my vintage quartz. Easy when cheaper and more available, not so much these days. I've yet to need the spares and I daily wear a few of them from time to time, but...
I suspect the Seiko 9F will have spares availability for many decades, but the fact is a WW1 Trench watch will be more fixable in 100 years, even if a watchmaker has to make parts. Or maybe not as tech advances and circuitry can be easily replicated? You can certainly buy replacement quartz movements for many older watches whose original long out of stock movements have died, but it's not quite the same.
@@MrGrentch Yeah I agree it’s hard to buy when the longevity in terms of availability of parts is very unpredictable. You made a very powerful and true statement with the fixability of the WWI watches. The fact is that mechanical will always be able to be serviced even if new parts have to be made. I bought my 9F knowing it might be hard to replace in a long time, but it’s a great daily for now. I assume it won’t be as difficult to get 9F’s replaced in many years as other quartz but still the uncertainty is a little scary. Great input as always Mr. Grentch, Thank you
it depends on the make and model obviously, but the one possible advantage to quartz in this sphere is that one can often buy a replacement movement for very little money. If one has a quartz Cartier Tank (for example) and happens to be worried about availability of movements 20 years down the road, a new Cartier/Ebel 690 movement is a couple hundred bucks. Frankly, after 40 years, I would also start to be worried about parts availability and repairability for my mechanical watches as well.
I like automatic, if it s 400+ and a quarts, I won't get it.
Fair enough. It’s important for everyone to make that decision for themselves. I totally understand not wanting to pay 400+ let alone 1000+ for a quartz
@@JackOnWrist Yeah, jus not my thing. I can understand it though!
I can't bring myself to pay more than $100 for a quartz watch. This isn't because I don't like quartz watches, on the contrary, I love quartz watches because they are reliable, accurate, and durable watches. In all watch brands mechanical or quartz you are paying for the name brand more than anything else. For most higher end brands I, like many others, gladly by into that brand. Take for instance a Hamilton Khaki field, clearly they're are less expensive options than Hamilton but it's worth the price for what you're getting. The same can't be said necessarily about a quartz watch. Many companies have made quartz movements that pay attention to details like properly aligned second hands without getting close to the $200 price range. So, at least from my point of view, if you're buying a luxury quartz watch it's not really about the movement it's about buying into a name. As I mentioned earlier, in some cases I completely understand the interest, however I find it much harder to justify that with a quartz given the much more affordable and still very refined options out there for less than $200 to $500.
Excellent video and I always appreciate your opinions on your channel.
There is a lot of good value in terms of quartz if you aren’t just buying a name. I mean look at me, I bought a Grand Seiko 9F quartz. I would be lying if I said I bought it purely for the movement and not the brand at all. Although in that case I do feel like the movement does add value over a regular half decent quartz.
I’d get something with a 9F Quartz movement. but at that point? for $1k, i would just get a mechanical/automatic watch. Thats just my opinion BUT i totally understand someone buying something like the Aerospace from Breitling because they “needed” to. I try not to overthink it.
You make a good point. If something is only in quartz like the Aerospace and they like it, then don’t overthink the fact that it’s quartz. I think the 9F has value but I can see why someone spending 1k on a watch would need something “better” with a mechanical movement. Great comment. I appreciate your insight.
I think that now that Apple watches and smart watches are dominating the market, Quartz is becoming the obsolete choice. You can get $300 for an Apple Watch that does everything, a $300 quartz just tells time. Now it seems like mechanical will be the enduring option IMO , something you can leave in a drawer for a while, pick it up and it works after winding.
How about, *no*
I wouldn’t get a quartz luxury watch over an Apple Watch.
Meh