Are QUARTZ watches BAD? History + 7 killer Quartz

[@michaelcreech9512]

Gotta be honest when a tool watch is being used as just that.... I only trust quartz. Solar quartz all the better.

[@Anonymouslyme1]

Quartz is no good in sub zero weather as the batteries freeze plus the battery can die with little or no notice. Only a mechanical watch is dependable in extreme conditions

[@pm.meowth4850]

@@Anonymouslyme1oh theres gotta be a gshock that can handle sub zero temperatures

[@Anonymouslyme1]

@@pm.meowth4850 not that I know of, lithium batteries freeze solid and the displays go blank it’s happened to me whilst skiing and once when I left my g shock in the car overnight in the winter. If you are going on a polar expedition you had better take a mechanical watch because your smart phone won’t work either.

[@thedelaminator]

Solar quartz with atomic clock daily updating. My Casio Oceanus T200 has all three and is 100% accurate.

[@andrewdavid9333]

​​@@Anonymouslyme1 Sinn Hydro U50 good to at least -20 celsius

[@Oak432]

Eco drive: Solar quartz by Citizen is my favorite quartz technology on watch. I recommand it to everybody.

[@feynex31]

No no no gatekeep the chronomasters pls

[@emu314159]

Good quartz epitome. When in doubt, go Japanese, or German (esp Glashutte, though that's only the main German watch hub, there are outliers.)

[@MakerInMotion]

I have 3 of them. Great watches. Their claims that Eco Drive can run for 5 months on a full charge are bunk though. It's a good long while, but not 5 months.

[@javierlopezruiz7300]

I work as an MRI radiographer, I bought a Seiko 5 and was a pain in the ass to take it off for a whole week and the setting day/date/time for a Saturday night. Now I’ve got a quartz prx and is great to have it always ready to go and having that build quality for ~$400

[@_iErik]

A METAS-certified Omega automatic watch could be worn at work and stay wound and set ~forever.

[@djYuz]

@@_iErik Those are really nice mechanicals but he may not be allowed to wear any kind of watch as an MRI radiographer for safety reasons (he can correct me if I'm wrong.) Quartz is very magnetic resistant though at a significantly lower price point. A strong magnetic field may disrupt the stepper motor but it'll start running when removed from the field - A magnetized case won't affect the accuracy of timekeeping like a mechanical movement.

[@philspencelayh5464]

Even a 7s26 powered Seiko 5 that can't be wound doesn't take more than a couple of minutes to get set up to go I have quite a few of them and couldn't say it is much of a chore, perhaps I've just got a tougher ass.

[@tooxtalivai0690]

​@@philspencelayh5464the point is in general no one really cares only die hards which is fuck all people really. Get a apple watch 😂

[@Wintermute-088]

​@@philspencelayh5464A 7s26 Seiko 5 is a pain in the arse to set. Tiny recessed crown. No hacking. No handwinding, so it needs to be shaken to get going. And the need to set both a day and a date. Wasn't a bad watch when I wore it most days, but the moment it had to be part of a rotation... Nope. Not faffing about with that movement when there are all these other watches in the box.

[@guitarjamforu]

GS Is my favorite Quartz watch, the 9F movement is beautiful!

[@Ghuraify]

Citizen Caliber 0100 deserves a mention as the most accurate watch in the world with an insane 1 second per year accuracy!! Not to mention it's an Eco-Drive as well

[@rolandlickert2904]

Agree

[@pieterjlansbergen6988]

Yeap. Comes at a considerable price, though.

[@robertriva1313]

I own a Seiko Astron GPS Satellite (SSH 073) solar and is accurate to absolute precision. 1 second every 100,000 years. Check it out! i also own a Citizen Promaster eco drive and an Omega Seamaster quartz which i bought in 1978 and still going strong❤

[@MakerInMotion]

That's crazy to think about. You could set it at midnight on New Year's Eve and next New Year's Eve you'll be within a second of the ball drop.

[@MrFelixParfum]

Bulova Lunar Pilot. Awesome quartz watch and pretty cool movement

[@MrEliwankenobi]

Hey Adrian, you forgot to mention the Bulova Precisionist Movement. Their Limited Edition Lunar Pilot Meteorite is BEAUTIFUL!, I also like the Marine Star Series C - 96B434 diver watch very much!

[@Treviscoe]

Yes, there's also the Seiko Kinetic range (which uses a quartz crystal for accuracy but is powered by the movement of your arm).

[@Hurons89]

yes indeed!!!

[@jamesfirth4168]

I work in the horticultural world, I work outdoors often, in all weathers. I’ve worn a quartz Bertucci field watch for the last decade. It’s beaten up, gone through three batteries and as many straps, but it remains reliable and accurate. Don’t get me wrong I’ve also got a collection of beloved mechanical watches but cheap, reliable and tough quartz watches are perfect tool watches. I put it on and forget about it until I need the time.

[@richardkrochmal6028]

If you care about horology and are interested in accuracy, you can’t help but admire the evolution of the watch industry. Quartz watches were an absolute revolution for the average person interested in obtaining a remarkably accurate watch at an affordable price. Certainly there are people, like myself, who admire and own hand made high end watches. In my mind there is an analogy with those people who admire and drive manual transmission autos. There’s room for those who admire high level, hand made, watches and those who admire affordable, accurate quartz watches.

[@paulc9588]

Exactly. Quartz watches democratised accurate, reliable timekeeping. Go back to the '50s/'60s for a moment. Affordable mechanical watches could be a nightmare . . . always gaining/losing time, always needing adjustment, always needing servicing and repairs. You had to be able to afford a reasonably good one to have a decent chance of consistent performance. Quartz changed all that for the average person wanting an accurate, reliable watch at an affordable price rather than high horology. We should appreciate both types.

[@Tsweezey90]

My latest watch purchase was the Bulova Super Seville with precisionist 262kHz movement. I love it and thanks to this incredible quartz movement it sits flush with the integrated bracelet against my wrist. Brilliant design and execution

[@Jgom42]

Bought the Citizen Forza a month ago and hasn’t came off the wrist since. Absolutely love the thing!

[@allensmith5156]

I run a Longines VHP GMT as my daily. I have to agree with a lot of people who say it doesn't have soul. But it's brilliantly accurate and looks great. I'm able to switch between a certified beater and the Longines so to me I have the best of both. Adrian please keep producing your articles they are great. 👍

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

My cheap $30 Casio with tough solar from over a decade ago (still running at full charge btw) does the same thing as that F.P. Journe, so let's not act like the Journe's technology is so spectacular.

[@avarmauk]

Real watch collectors always have a few quartz that they absolutely adore. I still own my Casio from 1994, I still wear it. It’s the first watch I ever owned and to me, absolutely priceless. Worth more than a hundred FP Journes

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

@@avarmauk And it also shows us that we can get access to the same technology as so-called "haute horology," for an unbelievably affordable price, in watches that will last a long time.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

You do realize that you are comparing apples and oranges right .So you never plan on going any higher than a Casio in your watch journey? There's more to watches outside of the Casio display at Wal-Mart

[@folksurvival]

​@@lonewolfemcquade8133 Watch journey?

[@herrrotkappchen7816]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 Maybe he does not have enough money to buy more expensive watches.

[@inlandwatchreviews5745]

My omega aqua terra 38.5 mm quartz is obnoxiously accurate, I love it.

[@robynsjp]

I hate you (owner of an Aqua Terra auto) 😅😅😅

[@inlandwatchreviews5745]

@@robynsjp any recognition is better than nothing

[@rodg2335]

I have both quartz and mechanical. I love my choices for both. If you limit your choices you limit your enjoyment. 😊

[@nabilahmed4455]

Absolutely what i was bout to say !

[@megacab]

Agreed, I have automatics and quartz. I tend to wear my quartz watches most due to my job. They both have their place.

[@light1531]

Adrian. You missed Longines VHP quartz with its perpetual calendar and sleep mode!! PLUS accurate to 10 seconds per year, but in reality tighter, with its Swiss Thermo compensated quartz movement. Also any of the Breitling Thermo compensated movements are pretty special with five jewels on the drivetrain, which is not seen in the Longines.

[@jim.travis.youtube]

VHP is accurate +/- 5 seconds per year. That's a 10-second range, but a 5-second accuracy. It also has shock and magnetism sensors that recalibrate the movement overnight if exposed. Love mine!

[@dvpemberton]

Killer daily watch, I've got the 36mm with white dial. Absolutely love it.

[@kresimirpleic]

Perhaps he didn't include it because the line has been discontinued.

[@brucesuitt993]

@@kresimirpleicand they’re ugly 😂

[@folksurvival]

Swiss quartz seem to never hit the second markers.

[@Monkeyboy2457]

Vintage Seiko chronographs from the 80's are super cool. I have a Speedmaster replica. 7a38 7070, 40mm dial, diver's bezel, tachymeter, day/date, 1/10 seconds subdial, split time, 100m water resistant, 10.5mm thick, accurate to 5 seconds per month. Fully rebuildable and adjustable 15 jewel metal movement with no plastic parts. Had it serviced recently, full disassembly, case, movement and bracelet cleaned in ultrasonic tank, reassembled and lubricated, all new pusher gaskets and bezel and caseback seals, adjusted and pressure tested and new crystal for $500 by a vintage Seiko specialist. It is a 1982 model. Should be good for another 40 years now.

[@omgpineapple7608]

Who is your vintage Seiko specialist, I've been trying to get my 7a38 serviced for a couple of years now and have yet to find anyone.

[@Monkeyboy2457]

@@omgpineapple7608 Adrian at Vintage Time Australia. He has a website and youtube channel. He is in South Australia. I sent my watch to him from Sydney. It took about 5-6 months as he has a lot of work but it is well worth the wait. He takes international orders too.

[@Monkeyboy2457]

@@omgpineapple7608 Vintage Time Australia.

[@dexterm7666]

Im into solar quartz watches right now. I picked them over mechanical/automatic counterparts.

[@olivierblomme6414]

This is an interesting one. To say the least. I was a total “mechanical boy” for years until recently got into the quartz world and it’s a fascinating one. The eco-drives, the atomic clock adjustment stuff, the accuracy, .. is mind-boggling on some of these pieces. This video makes sense. Well narrated as always but it just makes sense. True collectors do understand “quartz”. Part of history in watchmaking. Just a small point, contrary to what most people think, Swatch does actually not stand for “Swiss Watch” but “Second Watch” which was a brainchild of Mr Hayek Senior as he had the idea that most people who have a nice mechanical watch, should also own a “second” all terrain watch (gada piece). This was a strategy to of course increase sales in the group but it was part of his idea. Everyone should own a “second watch” = SWatch. I’m not making this up. Got this info from a conversation with Mr Hayek Junior. Anyway , that’s my 5 cents. Loved the video Adrian, very interesting and well put. The quartz history in less than 15 min is impressive.

[@chasejones8302]

A quartz watch can be cool, but it can never be a luxury item. Once it is powered by electronics it is disposable.

[@sergeyusik9934]

"SWATCH" originally stands for "Second Watch." The name was chosen to reflect the idea of a casual, affordable, and stylish second watch that people could wear in addition to their more expensive or formal timepieces. Swatch watches became popular for their fun designs and affordability, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.

[@satyendrasingh9337]

The very first quartz watch available to buy was marketed by Seiko on Christmas day 1969. The first Swiss quartz watches were launched in the following March at Basel, featuring the Beta 21 movement, which was developed jointly by some of the biggest names in Swiss watchmaking - including Rolex, Patek Philippe, IWC, Omega and Piaget. But in 1971 Girard-Perregaux launched their movement, developed with Motorola, and it changed everything. Not only was it smaller and less power hungry than the Beta 21, but it also ran at 32,768 Hz instead of 8,192 Hz. Almost all quartz watches since have adopted the more accurate and efficient 32,768Hz standard, but Girard-Perregaux were the first. How did you miss this??

[@jeberle1]

Thanks for laying all this out. It certainly gives GP bragging rights. Looking further into this I found that none other than JLC used the GP quartz movement in their watches, at the time.

[@ToolwatchBoutique]

4:57 That's false information... SWATCH does not come from "Swiss watch" but rather "Second watch".

[@nikr1d3r32]

Second that 😂

[@shaunpatrick8345]

He'll get 18 months for that!

[@pizzafuer2]

Sometimes I believe that this little mistakes are done by purpose for more comments in KZbin 😅

[@morganthedruid1]

it's just a mistake, nothing more

[@ToolwatchBoutique]

@@morganthedruid1 How nice of me to point it out

[@SilverSmurfer-fn5pr]

The Grand Seiko 9f is truly beautiful. Too bad, only a few special editions have a see-through case back.

[@petergiallelis3941]

You forgot the Bulova Precisionist with its perfectly smooth sweeping seconds hand. If it was solar charged it would be perfect with its 10 second per year deviation.

[@diemes5463]

Such an underrated movement, I'm shocked Bulova hasn't been positioning itself as an affordable alternative to Grand Seiko

[@IaMaPh1991]

If they REALLY wanted to make bank, they'd pull a move out of Seiko's playbook and SELL those bare movements to other brands, be they mainstream or microbrand, and offer the superior timekeeping of quartz with an even smoother sweep than 99% of mechanical watches. If they could also develop Precisionist movements of chronographs (preferably WITHOUT those useless 24-hr subdials that plague most quartz chronograph movements), moonphases, and various types of annual and perpetual calendars, or hybrid combinations of each, and they'd EASILY become one of THE best 3rd party movement producers in the world, probably just behind the tried and true NH35 in terms of widespread appeal.

[@nmfl100]

I love both quartz and mechanical/automatic, both have ups and downs and complement each other well. The only type of watches that leaves me cold is smartwatches - they're all generic, souless, bad design, mass-produced junk.

[@airman_85uk]

The 9F Grand Seiko look great! simple but very effective

[@Thebstuart92]

I recently picked up a Marathon Steel Navigator Quartz. In the few months of ownership, it has gained 2 seconds. Can just grab and go. Bulletproof with tritium. Quartz is cool if you appreciate its capabilities.

[@NotThatOneThisOne]

I tend to think that the people who dismiss quartz outright want to buy a watches history, rather than develop their own. My kids have chosen quartz watches for me. That makes them very special.

[@Shawn-o4z8y]

Are you divorced me lad😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

So 70s lol

[@ahwhite2022]

I think they've bought wholly into the marketing and image. My daily wear watch is quartz and that is a deliberate, conscious choice of mine to signal my lack of being on board with the watch snobs. And... it's an Astron - another deliberate and conscious choice, for obvious historical reasons. I had one guy argue that the smooth sweep of the second had was what made mechanical watches so superior. Since then I've found myself more attracted to the Grand Seiko Spring Drive movements. And, yes, I have regular mechanical watches as well, including a Tissot that's older than me. I just don't wear it much.

[@solidus1995]

What are you even talking about. You created quartz?

[@muhammaduzair9608]

Exactly, it’s quartz revolution. Crises was only for the mechanical watch making companies, not for the watch industry.

[@MakerInMotion]

Now the Apple Watch is outselling the entire mechanical watch industry. The biggest threat ended up coming from a tech company not a rival watch company.

[@stuartdavies7351]

Huge fan of the 70’s tuning fork movements and watches. I’ve had many including Bulova, IWC and Omega. Also Omega took accuracy to another level in the 70’s with their Megaquartz pieces. The Marine Constellation Chronometer is still one of the most accurate watches ever made. I still love a modern quartz now, and approx a quarter of my collection is quartz. Yes I’d like to see your review of the X33. It’s a brutal handsome piece. Great video Adrian. Thank you.

[@williamthomas6106]

The Quartz revolution was a HUGE win for the consumer. Consumers were able to have timepieces of previously unobtainable accuracy and minimal maintenance for a low cost. The only people who think this was a crisis, were the Swiss manufacturers that were on the wrong side of the paradigm shift, and the mechanical watch snobs who need a way to justify their expenditures on a technically inferior product. From a time keeping standpoint, no mechanical watch can approach the accuracy of a quartz timepiece. If you have a love for mechanical watches, that's great. If you appreciate the craftsmanship in some high end mechanical pieces, Great. If you treat watches as jewelry that tell time, Knock yourself out. But to dismiss quartz watches out of hand is patently ridiculous and snobbish. Quartz watches are currently the best and most accurate means for an individual to track time short of an atomic clock, and plenty of quartz watches can sync with those atomic clocks. And there are many quartz watches that meld the hyper accuracy of quartz with the workmanship found on more expensive mechanical pieces.

[@robertriva1313]

Well said. Couldn't agree more❤

[@andycollinge594]

I have a few mechanical watches including a Speedy but my daily is a TAG with a Calibre S movement. Chronograph to 1/100th sec which doubles as a perpetual calendar. Beautiful dial and a truly innovative movement. Quartz has its place.....

[@EdwardViaTomato]

I have the Regatta, just got it back from being rebuilt by Tag/LVMH. It's awesome, and IMO one of the best Tag movements to date. Suits the brand well. Wish they'd come out with a "Solargraph S", but I'm guessing that'd be some complicated licensing.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I also have a Heuer 272.006 chronograph from the early 2000 series. With the Heuer 185 super quartz movement. That has a mechanical Dubois Depraz modular and love it. The Heuer and TAG Heuer quartz chronographs are Cult classics

[@paulbonaventura4969]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 I had a coworker who had that watch, it was cool. I have 2 tags myself, both mechanical. I want more pretty watches but the idea of servicing and being extra careful (not being delicate but not being harsh) is always in the back of my mind.

[@mayday9621]

Quartz is superior to any mechanical any day .

[@Bænik]

Style

[@DontBeAHeroBuddy]

“They hated him because he told the truth”

[@BarryDalton]

Shellman Grand Complication is one of the favs in my collection. The rational for using quartz was brilliant. A perpetual calendar complication requires that the watch never runs down or it often needs a professional to reset. So, quartz is the perfect energy source for that requirement.

[@AmithVasanthaKumar]

Absolutely love Quartz watches, got into watches with Quartz versions and that's set my loyalty to Quartz watches

[@RobinMarples]

Sold my Omega and keped my GS sbgx261 . The same you have on this vidéo. Do not regret. Such a great daily.

[@conorwhitworth5182]

Seiko were working on the World's first quartz and first automatic Chronograph at the same time. Hard core.

[@fabianstrasser2719]

Seiko is a HUGE company with massive resources - even at that time

[@kresimirpleic]

Indeed. And just look at how low they have fallen. They are a disgrace to their former self. It is both amazing and dissapointing how such an awesome company can turn into shit.

[@MeestroDavid]

@@kresimirpleic Perhaps you're being a bit harsh? Spring Drive, the rebirth and continuing rise of Grand Seiko, continued evolution of new quartz technologies, democratizing mechanical GMT movements, supplying movements to the majority of micro brands, successfully covering every price-point from $100 fashion watches to bespoke Credors... Considering the Swiss haven't had a new since the 80s, I'd say Seiko and Citizen are the only watch brands doing anything to advance the state of the art.

[@kresimirpleic]

@@MeestroDavid The worst quality control in the industry, the worst endlinks, bracelets and clasps of any serious brand, use of hardlex on watches costing hundreds, and the absolute worst movement series of any serious watch brand (6R1x and 6R3x) on top of the already lacking regulation of their higher end movements compared to every other serious movement maker. Oh, and they used to be a value for money brand and now they're the worst in that too. Seiko makes Tag Heuer look like bang for buck. So, no. And spring drive has been introduced when exactly? And why drag Grand Seiko into this? They are not Seiko.

[@wonderwatch2239]

Got both, quartz is more for the fun, laugh and giggles, side of watch collecting🤡🤗

[@alphacause]

Thank you, Adrian, for this very enlightening history lesson. I personally buy mostly mechanical watches for two reasons: 1. I hate having to change the battery so often, so the only quartz watches I own are ones that are solar powered. (Seiko Astron and Casio G-Shock Rangeman) 2. Mechanical watches, on average, have better dial designs and case finishing, because watch makers who design mechanical watches tend to put more thought into the aesthetics of a mechanical watch because of the higher price point.

[@folksurvival]

2-10 *years* isn't very often for an easy 5 minute job that costs about 1$. A mechanical needs to be wound or worn every 1-2 days and isn't accurate.

[@joshuakaplan5726]

Cartier Tank Must, both normal high autonomy quartz and Solar Beat is a great mention too.

[@petrokersta5293]

Second that. I bought Solar Beat as a present for my gf. It’s a great low maintenance watch.

[@jamesdaly1111]

Yeah I’m considering the quartz Large Tank as there is no auto option and the XL seems a bit too big

[@paulbrooke3838]

I've always had quartz moments as part of my watch collection. In fact it's only been in recent years Ive gone back to some mechanical movements. As a paramedic working shift work I liked the totally reliable grab and go of quartz and a dial that wasn't reliant on lume - it had to be easily readable in low light conditions. Ecodrive was a great innovation because it negated battery changes. I have a number of mechanical watches in my lineup now but the convenience of quartz and not having to check if it's running is my go-to for work.

[@anthonystevens8683]

I'm happy with quartz (both analogue and digital), and mechanical, If I like the watch and can justify it there is a chance it might end up in my collection. Casio to JLC I'm pretty broad minded but a lot of it comes down to what the day ahead might bring as to what ends up on my wrist.

[@samnova450]

Very good history on quartz’s watches. Personally I like both mechanical and quartz watches. My current favorite quartz watch is a Bulova “Jet Star” precisionist moment that 8 times more accurate than a regular quartz.

[@dannyg6592]

Great episode. I love all watches, mechanical, automatic, or quartz. The watches I wear most often are my Rolexes and my G Shocks. Solar quartz G Shocks with Multiband 6 are set to the atomic clock nightly, so they have perfect accuracy. Cheers!

[@martinjones5560]

I had a Sekonda digital in 1980. It was all steel construction, less than 6mm thick and to this day is the most accurate watch I’ve ever owned.

[@Sebastian85]

I have one quartz watch in a collection full of mechanical watches and I love it the most. Especially a GMT Quartz can be so practical when you wear your watches in rotation.

[@mjhastings4534]

GMT quartz makes more sense than automatic for accuracy

[@chauhanhm1]

My first watch was a Quartz Bulova, and then bought a pre owned Omega Seamaster Quartz(Goldeneye), sold it and got the Automatic. Never bought a strap b/c of the high shipping cost to Canada. will be looking again. Thx

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

He’s back baby ❤

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

😍

[@wristopia4101]

I knew there was a bromance going on here 😈

[@e-archive]

He never left tho

[@uhrologe2596]

With wrong Informations...yes.

[@JonytyB]

I bought a GS snowflake quartz 6 months ago. Apart from the extreme accuracy, the watch is very thin and so comfortable to wear in light weight titanium. Just 37mm diameter, so better suited to smaller wrists than the spring drive version and half the price.

[@MichiPlank]

Adrian trying to not pretentiously sip on his mug challenge: impossible

[@GerardBarkandJack]

You obviously don't know the origin of where 'coffee and watches' comes from on this channel then.

[@Hurons89]

great review! Shout out to inexpensive amazing quartz movements not mentioned here. 1. Bulova Precisionist 262kHz is INCREDIBLE!!! What a beautiful sweep... 2. Seiko Kinetic 5M82 movement is badass. 3. Casio LCW-M100TSE-1AER just outstanding with the atomic clock receiver, solar, and "smart watch" features 4. Seiko VH31 mechaquartz sweep movement is also badass. over and out watch lovers!

[@amandaventure]

Bulova Precisionist Chronograph! Spring Drive smooth movement, tons of amazing history from Cold War to the Moon Landing. Domed Crystal with sapphire option. Measures up to 1/1,000 of a second which is ludicrous. You can even save the battery life by leaving it on chronograph function. Too big for some but more slimed options exist

[@danield6815]

It is not a spring drive

[@yaaxarr8977]

I started my collecting journey because Casio Touch Screen watch in 1984 and from there I could speak quartz for many many years till now. Love those little vibes from crystal! Great vid !

[@maarteneh]

0:26 My quartz watches don't have less or more soul or emotion than my mechanical watches. They don't have feelings nor do they cry when I don't wear them.

[@steveb4012]

Well done Adrian, nice to see a Watch Heavyweight advocating for Quartz. I have my autos but I love my Citizens and yellow Casioak. Solar Quartz is hard to argue against. I have a Quartz OMEGA SMP, it's so slim and comfortable compared to the cautomatics. The Longine Conquest VHP can still be had for around £800 and is accurate to 5 seconds a year and the Bulova used to claim 10vseconds a year for the Lunar Pilot! Asides from occasionally hearing the motor in very quiet conditions, otherwise , I couldn't tell the difference.

[@BabakAzarian]

When I started collecting, I despised quartz watches so much just bcs of the media I was consuming. Nowadays, if I don't feel like wearing my daily automatic, 90% of the time, I'm reaching for a quartz watch unless I feel like winding and setting the time on another watch. They have been growing on me a lot and I can still find so much character in the different high-end quartz movements now that I really can't say they got no soul anymore. My one and only issue with them is the resale market, other than that, all love.

[@kmacdc4]

I have an Omega Seamaster quartz. Love it, aways keeps great time, the occasional battery change is worth it.

[@matts2452]

I think dress watches are perfectly fine to be Quartz as they aren’t worn all the time. I have no issue with Cartier quartz watches as the dressier ones I would only wear once a month

[@JackCampbell1999]

Great video Adrian, I really enjoyed watching. Thank you

[@chauhanhm1]

Adrian, how about a video on your straps and the difference between them?

[@andypandy16]

I bought my first decent watch, a Breitling Aerospace quartz in 2003 as a present to myself following a promotion at work. It’s still in my rotation and it will never leave. Most of my watches are mechanical, however my G shocks and Oceanus T200 are going nowhere too! Great vid, love the topic picking too. Cheers

[@cunawarit]

Those of us who are old enough will remember when quartz was the upgrade, quartz was seen as better because it is the better time keeping technology. And whilst there are indeed some beautiful mechanical movements, your average mechanical is mass manufactured and it is nothing special and just as "soulless" as a equally cheap quartz. I believe this quartz hatred phenomenon can largely be attributed to successful marketing. Historically, quartz watches were seen as the peak of timekeeping technology due to their accuracy and reliability. However, the Swiss watch industry invested heavily in marketing mechanical watches as symbols of refinement and luxury. This strategy involved a two-step process: first, positioning Swatch as a fashionable and cheap alternative, which helped Switzerland regain its footing in the watchmaking industry. Next, Swiss watchmakers took the concept of “watches as fashion” further by marketing their more expensive mechanical watches as luxury items. As a result, many consumers began to prefer mechanical watches despite their lower accuracy compared to quartz models. This shift highlights the power of marketing in shaping consumer preferences and perceptions of value. In summary, it all comes down to effective marketing.

[@michaelfierman3256]

I really enjoyed this episode. It felt like an old-school Bark And Jack. And I love most every watch you showed us.

[@thomascaprari7896]

Seiko tuna ,7c46 movement should also be on the list..

[@petrokersta5293]

Got my first tuna few weeks back. Loving it!

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Own a Seiko tuna Marine master Ninja SBBN035 with the 7C46 high torque movement 👌 it's a legendary movement

[@TheZanshen]

One of the best movements. I own the SBBN033

[@lucaswoodward4061]

If I had to choose one watch to wear for the rest of my life it would without a doubt be my Breitling Aerospace. I have taken it from the summit of mountains to floating in The Dead Sea and it has never failed me. I have owned many mechanical watches and I have never had as deep of a connection with any of them as I do my Aerospace. It’s absolutely everything you ever need in a watch.

[@christianmotos]

Agreed! Quartz Revolution is a more appropriate term.

[@deskdiverdanny]

Awesome job Adrian really liked the tid bits and info nuggets throughout the vid! You must be putting a lot of work in these!

[@pittss2c601]

I'm an 'accuracy snob' so HAQ Grand Seiko and Casio G-Shocks for me. There’s nothing better than Japanese engineering and manufacturing. There are plenty of gears, jewels and mechanical action in the 9F Grand Seiko movements.

[@drbrowny90]

My last 3 watches have been quartz/digital. A citizen promaster diver for at work. A moon swatch moonphase. A vintage gold Casio. After having a few issues with my Tudor, Oris and seiko movements, I’m happy to be able to just put a watch on and carry on my daily activities. To the point I’m contemplating selling all for a grand seiko of some description….

[@GoTerpsGoBlue]

Tag Solargraph Ti…great watch…especially if you can get below retail

[@brucesuitt993]

It’s my most worn watch. Super light and comfortable.

[@GoTerpsGoBlue]

@@brucesuitt993 Agreed!

[@hellper198]

It is good to see that someone like you acknowledges the importance and significance of Quartz watches. Quartz watches get a good bashing from these so-called enthusiasts. I hope to see a similar video 20 years from now praising the qualities of the Smart Watch.Personally, it took me 30 years before buying my first digital quartz watch (Casio G-Shock [Mudman] G-9000-3V).

[@wristopia4101]

Oil filled is quartz's party trick IMO.

[@glostergloster6945]

Ive got a 2010 Omega Seamaster Quartz and absolutely love it. Its my travel watch. Looks identical to the mechanical versions and there is no messing about with setting of the time every few days, its grab and go. I can also set the hour without having to adjust the minutes/seconds. I have mechanical watches too, but I never travel with them because they are just a pain in the backside when changing timezones.

[@crouch1521]

Wasn't Bulova still American at that point in history?

[@furcafe]

Yes, but they were doing all their movement manufacturing/sourcing in Switzerland.

[@herrrotkappchen7816]

@@furcafe Unfortunately no. They belong to Citzen Watch Co. and they use mostly Citizen/Miyota movements today.

[@justingalore123]

Shout out to the cartier tank solarbeat. Iconic design and really cool the way the slim numerals are used to charge the movement. The Tag solargraph you mentioned is such a perfect watch (and your mate Andrew likes it!) - also the basic quartz grand seiko you mentioned is beautiful and a bit of a bargain. I once had a collection of these three watches and loved it!

[@thibautcalvet3819]

You totally forgot Cartier wich are probably the most sold luxury quartz watches (tank, Santos…)

[@rolandlickert2904]

After over 25 Mechanical, Automatic and Quartz watches gave most away to my Brothers, Wife etc. Now I'm 75 years old I like convenience, accurate time-keeping therefore I use only Eco-drive it fit my needs. Great value and No service needed for a long time.

[@jasonlarson9886]

If someone wasn’t snobby and dickish over a quartz watch, you can be guaranteed they’ll be snobby and dickish about something else. Has nothing to do with the item, rather the character of the person instead. Buy and wear what you like. Forget the haters. They’ll be miserable no matter what.

[@PepRex]

Exactly that and those people don't matter to us. They are nobody's they just have bad opinions.

[@Uniongamers]

The reason it's called a quartz crisis, is not because quartz is necessarily bad, it's more because the introduction of quartz sent the traditional Swiss watchmakers into a state of crisis, so realistically it should be called the quartz disruption, mainly because quartz didn't actually overthrow automatic or mechanical watchmaking, rather it pushed traditional watchmakers to evolve their products and provide more obtainable options to the masses to combat the rise of quartz watch manufacturers.

[@jcaam8094]

I've owned a Seiko 7A38-702A for 41 years and it's still my daily watch.

[@michaelbarry9848]

A great video! Another comment mentioned the 0100 Citizen movement; a true breakthrough in watchmaking without question. The FP Journe that parks its hands as a power saving technique reminds me of the current Seiko Astron range that also share this feature - in addition to auto-GPS sync, solar power, auto DST on some calibres and perpetual calendar including leap years AND leap seconds! Brilliant.

[@keefw361]

How do you not have the Bulova precisionist 262hz movement in this list??? Should be near the top of the pile! Research your Quartz man!

[@theloniousmonkiv5982]

lol I think he just hates bulova, he didn’t mention them in the video about affordable speedmaster alternatives… imo they have the smoothest quartz I’ve seen aside from certain GS’s

[@yannisprotopapas]

The 262hz movement is actually a citizen, I have the diving watch, excellent time keeping despite the abuse.

[@keefw361]

Bulova are owned by Citizen but the movement is made for Bulova not in Citizens ​@@yannisprotopapas

[@ricardorgomez]

I've seen so many great looking watches that have quartz movements in them. So many people scoff at them. Sort of how old-school photographers who love film would scoff at digital cameras. If done well, especially like how Grand Seiko has, quartz can be great. Timex has lots of quartz watches that not only look great, but are very affordable. Great video!

[@barryheyman2031]

Your delivery of “weird… but cool.” 👌😂

[@GadgetyMV]

An owner of the 2019 Citizen Eco-drive 0100 quartz limited edition in white gold has published a statement on a forum saying his example is now, after five years, finally almost one second ahead. Truly remarkable.

[@richardknight4617]

The real workers/army’s use Gshock digital. Says it all

[@alphacause]

You are absolutely correct. That is why even some of the biggest consumers of luxury watches will have a G-Shock. You buy mechanical pieces, with impeccable finishing and stunning dials as a luxury item. You buy a G-Shock for its utility and durability. There is room for both when you are a watch enthusiast.

[@key4duty]

@@alphacauseI swap G-shock and my luxury watches all the time. G-shock is way more comfortable than all of them. But there is a charm about the luxury ones

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Great video Adrian, I have several Quartz watches, and like the fact I can put it down and pick it up a month later and know it is only a few seconds out, without havibg to det the time. Just because it's Quartz does not mean it has to be an ugly watch!

[@paulngo4946]

As a watch lover, I love all type of watches, quartz, mechanical even sundial watches.

[@ailestriker9888]

My attitude towards watches growing up was complexity and flashiness which came from looking at Argos catalogs and jewelry store windows. The navihawk, navitimer and flightmaster were grails for 5 year old me. As a teen, mechanicals were something new and exciting and bought a chinese mechanical from a pawn shop for £20 cementing my love for the movement. I searched high and low for cheap offerings before stumbling onto grey market seiko 5s. As I collected more and more, winding automatics became tiresome after owning 3 at once and I let the watches I weren’t wearing wind down. After this, I appreciated branding, history, tech and styling more and I own more quartz than mechanical like most people do. Like watch industry trends, my interests came full circle

[@MayDayDevinci]

what's wrong with quartz?? Quartz, especially solar, always work. Always show the correct, accurate time. Reliable.

[@DominicZ-ml6uj]

So does my phone.

[@charlyvanbuuren2947]

In 1977 i was 15 years old and bought my first quartz watch a Seiko and i still have it and it works perfectly. Back than it was a revolution finally watches that were keeping time perfectly...

[@paulbrown2422]

I have had two Seiko quartz watches for 30+ years and all they ever need is a battery every few years.

[@alanmentzer8756]

I always own quartz and mechanical watches. Both are valid and important.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I love automatics and quartz movement. There's alot to enjoy with both why limit ourselves. Quartz reminds me of 80s and 90s action film's

[@whatthe6532]

Quartz is fantastic. Grab and go.

[@guillaumemichel3156]

Very cool video! I've owned a Longines Conquest VHP GMT (Very High Precision). I set it on a Jan 1st to test it out after a service and battery replacement. It deviated by less than one second over an entire year. And it looked good.

[@Hapkins-le6xf]

Bad? No. Good? Sometimes. Quartz is about practicality and efficiency. I love solar square g-shocks. 100ish for a 10 year watch that will go to hell and back. That's incredible, that's a very special thing. In fashion watches, a watch for every outfit, quartz makes sense. Use fake gems, fake precious metals, let someone build a collection that keeps ticking if they aren't worn for weeks at a time, quartz makes sense. But in pricy watches? Watches with a 4 digit price tag? Or even high 3 digit price tag? Hard no. I have zero interest and that will not change. Springdrive - this is a unique beast, I think it deserves to exist in the mechanical space and I'd love to have one.

[@enjoyesq]

I love having some quartz watches. I wouldn't spend the same amount of money on them but there is something nice about picking up my watch and it is the right time and date. They serve a purpose and can be great for filling in your collection.

[@PepRex]

Nothing wrong with quartz at all.

[@pm.meowth4850]

if you hate quartz you don’t love watches or respect the history. “if i see a tick i look at that man as a lesser man” - Alton Brown, Hodinkee interview

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

Alton Brown is a 🍆 then 😅

[@mohandisradfordjr.188]

My Seiko Kinetic Arctura SBVW003 got me interested in watches in the late 90's with their tag line "Some day all watches will be made this way." The rotor powered capacitor-quartz movement eventually lost out to solar-quartz movements as the sustainable quartz option, but I would never have labeled Seiko's Kinetic movements as soulless. The sweeping power reserve complication was also a fun extra with the old Kinetic movements.

[@RickinHKG]

I have no time for anti-quartz zealots.