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Introducing: Audemars Piguet Expands The Royal Oak Mini Collection With Two New Stone Dial Quartz Models
AP trades frosted cases for stone dials on these 23mm, quartz-driven pieces.
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Teddy Baldassarre
What is a Quartz Watch? Everything You Need to Know
The advent of the quartz watch was the most disastrous event ever to befall the traditional luxury watch business, an existential threat that nearly toppled the watch industry as we know it. The invention of the quartz watch was among the most significant advances in the history of timekeeping and brought affordable wristwatches to the masses in a way that had never been seen before. These are the two main schools of thoughts on what the quartz watch has meant to the history of watchmaking, and both are essentially correct. As you contemplate whether to purchase a quartz watch, ponder the main differences between quartz and mechanical movements, and try to wrap your head around the various types of timekeeping technologies, let’s explore how quartz watches originated, how they evolved, and what their place is in today’s ever-changing watch world. [toc-section heading="Quartz Movements Explained"] Unlike a mechanical movement, which stores its energy in a wound mainspring inside a barrel and releases it through a complex series of gears to move the hands, a quartz movement derives its power from a small electrical charge provided by a battery, which then passes through an integrated circuit that applies the charge to a tiny quartz crystal cut into the shape of a tuning fork. Thanks to something known as the reverse-piezoelectric effect, that tiny charge applied to the quartz tuning fork crystal causes it to vibrate at an incredibly high rate that dwarfs the output of ...
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Grand Seiko expands its Elegance and Heritage lines with two GMTs and two 9F quartz pieces
The SBGM255 Snowdrop, SBGM257 Moondrop, SBGX265 and SBGX357 Skyflake all express different dimensions of what makes GS such a great brand.The post Grand Seiko expands its Elegance and Heritage lines with two GMTs and two 9F quartz pieces appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Retro Dive Watches Are Suffering From An Identity Crisis: They All Look The Same!
A retro watch is a modern watch evoking a style from a bygone era - usually, in the case of dive watches, the 1950s and ’60s. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the “Retro Age” began in the watch world, but I don’t think we’re far off by considering the introduction of the Tudor Black […] Visit Retro Dive Watches Are Suffering From An Identity Crisis: They All Look The Same! to read the full article.
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Fratello’s Top 5 Quartz Watches Under €1,000
Another Friday, another list! Today, we’re completing our latest series focusing on budget-friendly watches. Not too long ago, we compiled a trio of lists covering the best available watches under €500. For the current series of three articles, we have doubled the budget and focused on the best watches under €1,000. In the first article, […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Quartz Watches Under €1,000 to read the full article.
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AVI 8 LOCK CHRONOGRAPH AV-4089-01 Japanese Meca-quartz Under $240 Affordable Pilots Chrono
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Fratello’s Top 5 Favorite Quartz Watches Under €500
Another Friday, another list! This week, we’re finishing our trilogy of lists focusing on affordable watches under €500. We started the series two weeks ago with our five favorite watches from big brands. Last week, we looked at our five favorites from small brands. This week, we’ll end the series with our five favorite affordable […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Favorite Quartz Watches Under €500 to read the full article.
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8 of the most expensive quartz watches that prove you don’t need a mainspring to look like a millionaire
Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.The post 8 of the most expensive quartz watches that prove you don’t need a mainspring to look like a millionaire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
What Is a Quartz Watch (And Do You Really Need One)?
A 101 guide to quartz watches: how they work, why they last, and what makes them a smart, low-maintenance pick.
Fratello
Behind The Scenes At Tissot: Inside The Light-Powered Tissot PRC 100 Solar Quartz
Quartz movements took a next step when light started charging the power source. Tissot started using light as a “fuel” in 2014 when it introduced the T-Touch Expert Solar. This year, the brand from Le Locle presents the next technological step in the shape of the Lightmaster solar quartz movement. The movement is the heart […] Visit Behind The Scenes At Tissot: Inside The Light-Powered Tissot PRC 100 Solar Quartz to read the full article.
Worn & Wound
Our Favorite Quartz Watches
We love quartz watches at Worn & Wound for a huge variety of reasons. Very often, a quartz watch is someone’s first watch, the watch that sets them down a path of enthusiasm and collecting that so many of us are familiar with. Quartz watches are often (but not always) an affordable alternative to a mechanical watch that doesn’t need to sacrifice anything in terms of design. Also, the technology is just incredibly cool, and so many great watchmaking minds have contributed to refining it and making it even better over the years. We decided to ask our editorial team members to write a little bit about their favorite quartz watches. Some of these are watches they own personally, some are historic, and others are just fun examples of watches that might not make as much sense with a mechanical movement. Be sure to let us know what your favorite quartz watch is in the comments below. Zach Weiss – Seiko Sportura SLQ009 Kinetic Chronograph Well, this is an easy one for me, as I happen to have it in my collection: the Seiko Sportura SLQ009 Kinetic Chronograph. Where to even begin with this one… I’ll start by explaining why I like it. Long before I was properly afflicted with the watch-collecting-itis, I was simply a teenager in NYC with an appreciation for watches. My dad and I would occasionally go to the Tourneau TimeMachine on 57th Street for fun on the weekends, and for a time, they had a Seiko Kinetic Chronograph on display. It had, as I recall, a special vitrin...
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Is this a Grand Seiko killer? The Citizen HAQ is a $2.900 quartz MARVEL
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Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block
From Geneva to London: 2025's impressive run of watch auctions continues, with Watches of Knightsbridge offering up some heat.The post Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
A Quartz GMT That Actually Feels Fresh? Timex Might’ve Done It Again
Timex reinvents its Q series with the Continental GMT-an integrated bracelet, quartz watch inspired by sports models, priced under $200.
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13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces
Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.The post 13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Modern Brands That Should Offer Quartz - Rolex, Omega, Ming, And More
Quartz movements were once seen as the ticking death knell of the mechanical watch industry. Many collectors scoff at these electronic pieces and will not consider them. However, there are pockets of enthusiasts who enjoy finely crafted quartz movements in equally well-made cases. Perhaps the largest knock on quartz is that its movements lack the […] Visit Modern Brands That Should Offer Quartz - Rolex, Omega, Ming, And More to read the full article.
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Andrew tells the New York Times why quartz watches are ticking upward in interest
The tick may give some the ick, but quartz watches are undeniably making a strong comeback.The post Andrew tells the New York Times why quartz watches are ticking upward in interest appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Nine Four Culture Chronograph 2 - Meca-Quartz Chrono - Full Lume Dial $200 Arabic Dial Rally Style
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The Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph worships quartz with staggering value for money
Minimal, elevated and unashamed of its meca-quartz movement, the HZ.02 Chronograph delivers on all possible aspects of value.The post The Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph worships quartz with staggering value for money appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs
Quartz can be cool, and these super collectable models from Rolex to MoonSwatch prove just how cool it can be.The post The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On With The New Meca-Quartz Praesidus Type H-75 Chronograph
Praesidus is one of those brands I have quickly come to love. It focuses on introducing vintage-inspired military watches with unique stories. The brand has a knack for finding remarkable military stories and using them as inspiration for its timepieces. The latest addition to the growing lineup is the Praesidus Type H-75 Chronograph. This watch’s […] Visit Hands-On With The New Meca-Quartz Praesidus Type H-75 Chronograph to read the full article.
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Nicholas Biebuyck, Heritage Director of TAG Heuer, believes “consumer interest is improving in quartz”
If interesting design now trumps mechanical innovation in watchmaking, quartz technology like TAG Heuer's Solargraph has an important edge, Biebuyck explains.The post Nicholas Biebuyck, Heritage Director of TAG Heuer, believes “consumer interest is improving in quartz” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo
Two paper dials cover high-end quartz perpetual calendar movements, drawing inspiration from Japan's captivating nature. The post The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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AVI 8 x Royal British Legion 40mm Limited Edition only $150 Meca-Quartz Affordable Pilots Watch
Worn & Wound
The Difference Between Quartz, Manual, and Automatic Movements
When shopping for a new watch, the movement is often a point of consideration for many enthusiasts. But what does it do? Simply put, the movement, often referred to as a “caliber,” is the engine powering the watch and regulating the rotation of its hands. While some may feature additional features called complications, their primary duty is accurate time-telling. Today, we’ll walk through the basic differences between manual, automatic, and quartz movements. When shopping for a new watch, the movement is often a point of consideration for many enthusiasts. But what does it do? Simply put, the movement, often referred to as a “caliber,” is the engine powering the watch and regulating the rotation of its hands. While some may feature additional features called complications, their primary duty is accurate time-telling. Today, we’ll walk through the basic differences between manual, automatic, and quartz movements. The post The Difference Between Quartz, Manual, and Automatic Movements appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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The Hamilton Khaki Field just became even more reliable thanks to quartz
These durable, affordable quartz models make one of Hamilton’s most accessible watches an even easier choice.The post The Hamilton Khaki Field just became even more reliable thanks to quartz appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical?
Seiko engineer Yoshikazu Akahane dreamt up the revolutionary Spring Drive movement technology in the late 1970s. But what is it?The post What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Five Great Grab-and-Go Quartz Watches Under $1,000
Whether you’re a seasoned high horology watch enthusiast, or a dedicated sports watch collector, everyone needs at least 1 or 2 easy to wear quartz watches. There are times when you don’t want something attention grabbing on your wrist, times when you’re in a rush out the door, and also some situations where you don’t want to risk damaging or getting a valuable watch unnecessarily dirty if you can avoid it. This is where the lovely quartz watch segment saves us. Not all Quartz watches fall into this ideology though, after all there are Quartz powered Royal Oaks and various other ultra high-end quartz watches that would serve no replacement as a beater watch. The watches we’re going to discuss today generally veer more towards affordability without compromise. These are watches that can be just as interesting as their mechanical counterparts – but they also serve as a “simple decision” watch, or perhaps just as a change of pace away from the mechanical theme within your personal collection. G-SHOCK GWM5610-1 ($150) Does G-SHOCK really need an introduction? Not really. This is a brand that’s become just as venerable as some of the most prestigious watch houses in the industry. They’ve built a name for themselves as being indestructible digital sports watches with resin cases that make excellent everyday wear watches. While the brand has a huge repertoire of models, some of them such as the GWM5610-1, truly stand out for their aesthetics as well as their...
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Hands-On With The Calgari Dimora Panda And Pierre Morlet - Two Affordable Meca-Quartz Chronographs
It’s always exciting to discover a new watch brand, even more so when it was founded in your hometown. As we’re practically neighbors, I sat down for lunch with Vincent Bakker, one of the three founders of Calgari, to learn more about this Amsterdam-based brand and its watches. The adventure started by selling off-the-shelf watches, […] Visit Hands-On With The Calgari Dimora Panda And Pierre Morlet - Two Affordable Meca-Quartz Chronographs to read the full article.
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