The 10 Best Quartz Watches (2024 Guide)

On our journey, we’ve explored a litany of mechanical watches thus far, so in this guide we’ve hand-picked a curated list of best quartz powered watches that even mechanical diehards can get behind. Because in our eyes, there is ample beauty in each camp. So without further ado, these are the 10 best quartz watches on the market.
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Q Timex Reissue 38mm ($189) - fave.co/49OQMP4
Brew Metric Retro Dial ($450) - bit.ly/brewretro
G-SHOCK GST-B400-BB-1A ($400) - fave.co/3SRwSNF
Dan Henry 1972 Maverick Chronograph ($350) - fave.co/47rEkDE
Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Dive ($297) - amzn.to/3usg5Xe
Tissot PRX Quartz ($395) - bit.ly/tissotPRX0
Bulova Lunar Pilot 43mm ($895) - fave.co/3uruD9u
Seiko Prospex ‘Arnie’ ($525) - amzn.to/3SPv8nW
Hamilton PSR Digital Quartz ($795) - fave.co/3SVrRn5
Tag Heuer Formula 1 ($1,450) - bit.ly/TagHF1
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:53 Q Timex Reissue 38mm
05:03 Brew Metric Retro Dial
08:51 G-SHOCK GSTB400BB-1A
11:58 Dan Henry 1972 Maverick Chronograph
17:41 Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Dive
20:34 Tissot PRX Quartz
23:50 Bulova Lunar Pilot 43.5mm
28:21 Seiko Prospex ‘Arnie’
32:57 Hamilton PSR Digital Quartz
36:05 Tag Heuer Formula 1
39:23 Conclusion
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[@FoiMal123]

Honestly I prefer quartz watches. More practical and reliable. I have automatic watches, but setting the time again and again quickly gets boring.

[@christianherrmann9615]

Para el día a día comparto es mejor el cuarzo pero para un fin de semana el ritual de darle energía a un automático y usarlo es preferible para mi

[@Bhethar]

I won’t lie, it’s great to have a watch that’s always precise.

[@adudas5735]

I prefer automatic watches for the same reasons that you dislike...the precision argument is weak unless you run a f1 car

[@brockgadao415]

To avoid setting watch many times, choose a automatic watch with a large Power reserve 👍

[@markjones1337]

I've been anti quartz for 15 years, recently bought an eco drive Pro master, been onnmy wrist for last 6 months. Once you get over the snob factor, there's nothing wrong with quartz.

[@cajanir]

This video was right up my alley as I love Quartz. For me nothing beats the combination of accuracy and practicality.

[@lookatwrist]

The "quartz crisis" is a marketing term created by an industry that was slow to adapt. To the brands that thrived, the 70s was the "quartz revolution".

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

I love quartz. I wear watches for fashion and for confidence. I buy what i like and make me feel good. Quartz is always ticking at close to the correct time. I can easily pick and wear whatever i want for the day without needing to reset the time and date. I just enjoy watches in general. I have a mechanical watch in the mail, but my other watches are quartz.

[@anulu-momento]

Never been a fan of both black bezels and dials but that tag looks so nice

[@gregalonzo747]

Good review. I hope you do a video on top 10 microbrand solar quartz watches.

[@STAY_CRISPY]

My dad got a quartz watch for his wedding, and i got passed it down after he got a daytona from his dad's will, i love it and the quartz is crazy accurate. Amazing video

[@normang663]

The tag heuer fromula 1 quartz is my latest addition to my automatic-only collection. I have been missing out. Such a convenience I never knew I needed having. Quartz

[@66racer]

I love the B400 so much I ended up getting two of them. I definitely love how Quartz is always ready. I have my list of luxury automatics to buy but my first year I definitely got a few quartz. Including a Longines conquest vhp and Accutron DNA.

[@user-rt3tc3ck4x]

Every watch looks gorgeous. Thanks for the good vid

[@keving4408]

Excellent and informative list. Only significant watch missing is the Grand Seiko quartz.

[@efreutel]

Very good survey. Many thanks. 🙏

[@4evalost948]

Wow great collection all fun watches.

[@mattmorse8430]

Awesome guide! Good to see some of my favorites in your best quartz list. I am afraid that series of Citizen is being discontinued (aside from the blue one), if you are interested in that Promaster Marine Diver, I would not wait around. They wear awesome but the bracelet clasp is pressed & not as good as the one on the BN0167-50H with a built in no-tools adjust while wearing diver's extension (AMAZING for anytime fine tuning!)! There is also a new TI version BN0200-56E. The Arnie is great fun, Seiko has a conversation starter there, it has my favorite Seiko dive band (or bracelet) to date (Seiko dive straps and bracelets are often uncomfortable for me)! I have a special place in my heart for Ani/Digis from G-Shocks & Protreks. Anyways great list and inspiration for future!

[@user-cn6cw6os3s]

Have a Bolova Marine Star quartz chronograph. Worn for several years now and love it. Adjust the time about once year, usually under a one minute adjustment.

[@jamachris]

Dan Henry is bringing out the black “maverick” 1972 version again 👍🏻 even adding an automatic with a different design

[@madaxe606]

+1 on the Arnie - I bought mine this year and its easily my favourite watch. I'd love for Seiko to release a PVD-coated black stainless bracelet as an upgrade options.

[@DavidHernandez-oz4me]

Very good list indeed, for some brands like tag heuer its better to buy second hand. Sometimes they are even 50%off. Its good to have a good quartz beater for hardwork.

[@camels3269]

I would've expected to see a Grand Seiko or perhaps other high-end quartz watch like the Citizen Chronomaster in the list. Nonetheless, you have some amazing picks in here. One thing I love about your 'normal' watch reviews are the shots of how the pieces wear on your wrist in natural daylight. I would love to see those kind of shots in these video's as well. Keep up the great work!

[@NOLASkaGuitarist]

Came here to say exactly this. GS grows its own quartz crystals, ages them, selects the finest (leaving the rest for Seiko) and matches them with a circuit in their quartz 9f movements, giving them accuracy that, in my experience, is even better than the stated +/-10sec./year.

[@Imadolphin983]

How do you feel about accutron

[@justinlangley9522]

yep! i have the GS sbgp007 limited edition accurate to 5 seconds a year and so far after 4 months ownership has only gained 1.5 seconds. ridicously accurate. Also Have an Older Model Citizen Chronomaster and Honestly the Quality on the Citizen is BETTER than the GS IMO . CTQ57-961 Gorgeous watch@@NOLASkaGuitarist

[@mkyhou1160]

@@NOLASkaGuitaristall quartz are crazy accurate. I like the GS models but hard to justify against, say, a PRX quartz.

[@NOLASkaGuitarist]

@@mkyhou1160 And all supercars are crazy fast. It's the law of diminishing returns. Sure a middle-shelf quartz will get you accuracy beyond any mechanical watch, but if you want something even more accurate, or want to be the most accurate, it's going to cost a lot and take exponentially more effort to get that extra 1 percent of performance. To some, that's worth the price of entry. Besides, this video's title is "The 10 *Best* Quartz Watches", not the 10 best value for money or affordable quartz watches. It's also not just about the accuracy, the finishing and durability of the case and movement are second to none in that price bracket.

[@bobmoore9475]

Mine is the Citizen Corso Eco-Drive, in stainless steel and gold two-tone (model BM7334-58E). It is elegant looking, reliable, durable, extremely accurate, and easy to read with a quick glance. Probably the best watch I will ever own..

[@damyr]

wow...it's a beaut!

[@jam3s121]

Own the DH 1972, very awesome watch.

[@morganstrapco]

Well done

[@justingalore123]

Cartier tank solarbeat, grand seiko 9f, tag solargraph. I’ve owned and loved all three.

[@e28forever30]

The TAG has a low grade Citizen movement. Severely overpriced.

[@Seb_Snufflepuss]

I bought the Tag back in 2017.

[@danryan4137]

Damn, I wished that the Bulova were at 40-41mm. Good thing I love the jet star.

[@nickgee7291]

great array! and I love all of them! especially the Tag F1 and the hamilton psr!!

[@hankborchers-hc2yf]

You should do a video like this on microbrand quartz pieces.

[@guttormurthorfinnsson8758]

this is 5 stars school. thanks.

[@trondravne]

Got the Arnie, quartz/solar is great. Cqn leave it for months and it will still be accurate. The battery intervals will be twice as long as a service interval for an automatic, and you dont hage to set the time every time you use it. Liked the Brew as well, might be my next.

[@jlg395]

The Arnie really is a great watch, but Seiko needs to release a slightly smaller version. Luckily Citizen didn't mess around with original sizing when they continued the Aqualand JP2000-08E.

[@e28forever30]

It wears much smaller than you’d expect. Just try it.

[@threethrushes]

I bought my first quartz this century; tomorrow, I hope to get my Sinn UX S into my little paws. I just want an accurate watch. Automatic is fine, but I can never truly rely on it.

[@pratapgaikwad9165]

Why Casio duro isn’t in the list…strange

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

Best $50 watch.

[@kenamaro3942]

Citizen Promaster ...on my wrist as I type. Love it !

[@loudanniger9745]

What solar watches by microbrands. I would definitely be interested.

[@Gumby56]

My go to watch is the Bulova Lunar Pilot 43.5mm blue and white.

[@zillsburyy1]

11:34 excellent!

[@MrBacchus18]

The Bulova Jetstar manages a 40mm case and a very smooth sweep. Underrated imo

[@OL-Electric]

Should have made the list IMO!

[@markiangooley]

I have a couple of Precisionist watches. The smooth movement of the seconds hand is fun, but I wish they were more accurate. I suppose that Bulova isn’t going for 262kHz thermocompensated innards.

[@veveko]

Casio Oceanus OCW-S100 is the best ! 🤘

[@pinikpikantv3555]

I was expecting the Mondaine to be top of the list. It is a missed opportunity to show case the best looking watch from the west. I agree with most list. It comes to each other’s taste at their given age as affected by culture, peers etc.

[@bruh_oly1370]

Nice reviews 👍especially the Hamilton psr 👌- but does it have an alarm ? I’m not sure it does . It’s just time only and running seconds on but if I’m wrong which I’m glad to be because an alarm update would be a welcome change but not true to the OG live and let die p2

[@Hiconsumption]

Ah, good catch, and you’re right! It was a long video, and that definitely shouldn’t be there 🤦‍♂️ Sorry, unfortunately there is still no actual alarm!

[@bruh_oly1370]

@@Hiconsumption excellent video, content and channel regardless 👌

[@davidcarrol110]

As polarizing as modern Tag Heuer is for watch collectors, It is still a highly sought after watch. Get on the grey market for several hundred less and it is a fantastic watch.

[@zigzaguzzi2665]

My god the Dan Henry chrono is fantastic! I am very concern about the diameter though. It is 41mm but it looks way bigger (almost big as the Seiko Arnie, at least on your wrist...). I have a very small wrist (6,5) and the biggest watch I can "afford" because of that is the Seiko mini turtle (42mm). Do you think I should go for it or sadly enough should forget about it? Thanks for these amazing hints!

[@GeorgeUK84]

Would’ve preferred a red chronograph hand!

[@Flikksverdelger]

Wristlet consistently being humiliated 🤣

[@kobusvanhoughton352]

A review on solar pieces would be great. Especially if it was not centered around G-Shock, Citizen, or Seiko.

[@Ekception]

I 2nd this! Solar watches are definitely not talked about enough.

[@osamu_90]

Solar-powered radio-controlled pieces in particular. Casio Oceanus T200 and S100 are my favourites.

[@e28forever30]

Leave out the Japanese and there’s not much left to talk about, as the Swiss are decades behind, not bothered to integrate solar power into their watches.

[@kobusvanhoughton352]

@@e28forever30, l have to disagree. I live in the Netherlands and many of the smaller Swiss and German brands are making solar pieces. Even the European microbrands are getting into the act. Many are using Epson in their watches. In the States, Vario has a couple of solar models and Momentum of Canada has several solar models.

[@lookatwrist]

​@@kobusvanhoughton352I think in a sense you've reinforced the point. The big three Japanese companies have thousands of solar models. Outside of them, there's a small handful of options. A few micros have one or two options, a few swiss/german manufacturers have a handful options. Often times difficult to acquire and not sold for long. I love solar watches, your non Japan options are very limited.

[@nithink2534]

What’s your opinion about the Longines Conquest VPH

[@metallicarockacion]

cant talk about the best quartz without citizen 0100 and grand seiko 9f

[@sdry1688]

Great video but the Mondaine Stop2Go is missing - it's a unique watch - only watch in the world with this feature

[@frankmirandosr875]

Been Looking At A Breitling Endurance Chrono, Anybody have any Feedback about that watch? It’s kinda of Chunky but extremely light, They claim accuracy of + - 10 sec per YEAR, they have multiple colors, I love the orange design. Any feedback would be appreciated. Great Video I was hoping I would see this Model here.

[@greenerick]

Hamilton is a complete wase of money when you can get a Gshock anyway. It's a great video

[@robcameron9351]

Mechanical and quartz both have their place.

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

The truth is there is no longer any reason for mechanical watches. But I still have them and want more.

[@johnnie5442]

If I bought a quartz watch, it would have to be a very accurate and high quality movement... Perhaps a radio controlled atomic watch or a "space" Bulova shown here 😂

[@Bhethar]

I found Quartz watches to be best suited for when your travelling. If you have to catch a plane and than a train, you want your watch to be prdcise and you don’t want to worry it might stopped ticking because you took it off on the weekend.

[@mikegallegos4444]

?

[@e28forever30]

“you’re travelling”

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Some good ones here but you missed 2 real gems by CWC and Marathon both offering true military watches that are purpose built.

[@Polter6eist]

Interesting watches, didn't know about that Dan Henry... My lunar pilot didn't lose even half a second in 7 months. And it's not that big in reality

[@tiagodvt]

Bulova just released the Jetstar which to me is a more interesting model rather than the Lunar Pilot, which is way way too big. With the Jetstar you have a simple 3 hander properly sized at 40mm, and an always sweeping seconds hand.

[@wilsarne1253]

Would have to disagree, Jetstar isn't even a chrono and doesn't have the same history. Not sure why people complain about its size...I love mine and it's not too big by any means

[@tiagodvt]

@@wilsarne1253 i never said that it was a chrono nor that it had more history. In fact I said it was a simple 3 hander with a always sweeping seconds hand. That's true and that is much more interesting than a quartz chrono that is too big (to me) and doesn't have the always sweeping seconds hand. In fact I dont care for most chronos, especially those that only measure 30 or 60minutes. I never use them and I find a simple bezel of a dive watch to be even better for timing stuff all the way up to 60minutes. But you can obviously disagree. That's the fun with watches. We dont all have to like the same things and there are watches for us all to enjoy :)

[@RustingSol]

The video somehow seems to forget about the High Accuracy Quartz like GS 9F, Citizen HAQ, Longines VHF

[@adudas5735]

20:54 I am pretty sure that arm suffered a fracture of the radius and/or ulna bone 😅

[@rogercummings2722]

You dont mension Pulsar kinetic quartz watches which are really good and dont use batteries

[@e28forever30]

Kinetic is dead.

[@HansWatches]

Nice list! The Casio Oceanus S100 needs to be on that list as well 🧐

[@OX3YMORON]

Bulova Jet Star should get a shout out

[@thedelaminator]

Where is the Grand Seiko or Oceanus by Casio?

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Have a lot of quartz watches replacing the battery can get expensive if you have a large colection.

[@dado380]

I know you don’t have it but I think you failed to mention the King of all quartz watches and the most accurate Watch in the world The Citizen Chronomaster with 0100 caliber which have deviation of one second per year!!

[@zillsburyy1]

will bulova ever make it in a 41?

[@drmanhattan225]

Surprised no mention of Sinn UX, Grand Seiko 9F, and Citizen Chromomaster? These all use a thermocompensated quartz movement which helpt to acheive a degree of accuracy none of the others features in the video can claim to match.

[@e28forever30]

The G-Shock will match it bud, at a fraction of the price..

[@BozgorSlayer]

There's no longer a Quartz Crisis. We're in the Smartwatch Crisis...

[@HollowKnight21]

There is no crisis. Demand for high-end watches is higher than ever. Rolex, JLC and even Grand Seiko are constantly hiking prices given the demand.

[@skd]

Why do all videos on top quartz watches feature the exact same watches? :) If you look at Teddy Baldassarre's video...like 90% of the watches in the same order almost (he started with the stupid Casio Calculator). Yet no one added the Oceanus lineup...with solar, tough mvt, radio controlled, Bluetooth, saphire crystal and a great price. Doing your own research on KZbin is not a great idea :)

[@e28forever30]

Oceanus is indeed quartz as it should be.

[@mercster]

You missed a big one... Casio Waveceptor.

[@ChoneyPony]

Bulova Precisionist, the most accurate quartz watch in the world.

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

The dials on the quartz vs auto PRX models are not the same. Sunray on quartz, waffle pattern on autos….

[@jackeddemon]

Aquaracer?

[@e28forever30]

Overpriced Swiss crap.

[@oanbui9154]

I just wish qual watches had simple dials like mechanical watches. No more than 3 clock hands.

[@e28forever30]

There are plenty of 3 hand quartz watches…

[@BlueMax333]

any reason why Breitling Aerospace / Chronospace Military/ Exospace/ Cockpit was not mentioned?

[@Hiconsumption]

So many great watches, narrowing it down is always quite the challenge!

[@e28forever30]

Overpriced Swiss watches.

[@djingo2]

Have you ever heard about casio?

[@e28forever30]

He included a G-Shock, didn’t he?

[@robinmarples5198]

A top quartz vidéo without any grand seiko, any fp journe ???...

[@Dev-ze4sf]

or a Seiko Astron?

[@e28forever30]

Exactly. Premium Quartz with technologies aboard the make the Swiss dizzy.

[@JimIBobIJones]

Not a single high accuracy quartz? Not sure how you can have a top 10 without the actually cutting edge and groundbreaking movements, which are at least as complicated and sophisticated as the best mechanical movements....

[@Othusdragonreviews]

casio oceanus

[@jlg395]

I owned the black Dan Henry 1972 for awhile, but just couldn't get past the horrible lume, missing day display, and weak alarm. Also, I hate that it had the names DAN and HENRY on the dial, lol. Seriously...what a terrible company name. Imagine if instead of "Rolex" or "Omega", those brands had called themselves "Dan Henry". Something tells me we wouldn't still be talking about them today.

[@tonyphan8300]

no Grand Seiko and Cartier?

[@e28forever30]

Cartier..😂

[@klvndonchando]

First here🎉

[@robertohidalgoviera4012]

casio oceanus?

[@e28forever30]

Indeed, Quartz at its best. Should have skipped the TAG and included an Oceanus.

[@iamnoone6607]

LUMINOX! Yeah that's right, I said it!

[@Barefoot12]

And every time I pick up a quartz the battery is dead. If you're so obsessed with losing seconds a day is a problem. That would suck. My 1970 zodiac loses a minute a day. But every time I pick it up shake it a few times and it's good to go. Yeah so many cute watches but I just get tired of dealing with batteries . They are cheaper if break or lose them.

[@e28forever30]

Ever heard of Solar powered watches?

[@Barefoot12]

@@e28forever30 still electric and won't last 30 years like a vintage rado or zodiac

[@mordeth1964]

Ten best, yet only one Casio? Even then you leave out what are arguably the two greatest ever quartz watches; the F91W-1 which is the biggest selling non smart watch in the world and the revolutionary G-Shock DW5600E-1V

[@tyarnold4088]

Cartier has a quartz movement better than any of those.

[@e28forever30]

Sure.

[@markjones1337]

I don't electric car batteries are 'sustainable', but none solar watch batteries........am sure it won't be a problem.

[@e28forever30]

Que?

[@josejorgecolonrodriguez6698]

No Grand Seiko🙆🏼

[@BozgorSlayer]

GS doesn't make quartz watches, bro...

[@ninjasrose1653]

@@BozgorSlayerLol I’m saving up for one. They make a whole line that has the 9F in house lab grown quartz. I am buying the SBGX261 model next year.

[@Saucebawss]

No GS or Longines VHP? Citizen even? C’mon

[@Seb_Snufflepuss]

Yes, there was a Citizen.

[@e28forever30]

Watch the video again..

[@willd4491]

Oceanus beats all of these in my opinion

[@syedhisham2594]

fp journe also has a quartz watch

[@ragnarok3479]

Хэмы клевые

[@brantisonfire]

I can already say the Timex Q are way overpriced. Even the automatics using Miyota 8000 series they are overpriced. Quartz chronographs are usually using a Seiko VK movement whitch are no special at all. Any Swiss using the 😂Ronda are overpriced. I’d be surprised if you actually bought these independently, rather than having them donated for “review.”

[@Flikksverdelger]

Any watch buying nowadays is a waste if you think about it. So every single watch is overpriced in fact. Just use your smartphone for way more accuracy and reliability.

[@e28forever30]

@@Flikksverdelger Watches can be just as accurate as you phone bud.

[@sebastiannowakowski5084]

Bullshit list of it doesn’t have a grand Seiko on there 😂

[@j.mendez6822]

Dan Henry es una copia , no debería estar en un canal serio.

[@kiwimark3875]

Best? Really?

[@steelheart4148]

I wear a quartz watch rather than a mechanical one for the same reason I drive a car rather than a horse and buggy. Mechanical watches are overpriced, inaccurate and expensive to maintain. That mechanical watches still exist, demonstrates the extreme stupidity of a small number of people.

[@maximchvankov2024]

Безвкусица.

[@notalkguitarampplug-insrev784]

I own several Rolexes but face it, in this lefty liberals world we’re not safe anywhere wearing a 15-20k watch everyday. So they keep their mint condition in safe and now I’m looking for a obviously cheap but classy watch 😂

[@BoozewithNick]

Not a great list, guys.

[@mysticmoon3322]

Stick to the drinky drinks, Nick.

[@BoozewithNick]

@@mysticmoon3322 mind your own business

[@dirtfish55]

@@BoozewithNickhomo

[@e28forever30]

Some sensible choices here, apart from the TAG.