Quartz and Automatic Watch Movements Differences

The majority of us chose our first watch based on its appearance. However, an analogue watch is more than simply a fashionable adornment; it's also a marvel of human ingenuity. Many people are baffled by the technology that powers and maintains a watch's accuracy. But once you gain a better understanding of how a watch works, it's difficult not to appreciate each timepiece for what makes it tick, literally.  Both mechanical and quartz movements have their own set of advantages, quirks, and attractiveness, but there is no clear 'right or wrong' movement type. However, there may be a watch movement that best suits your requirements and lifestyle.

What is the Quartz movement?

Quartz movement is one of the most common types of mechanisms that can be used to power timepieces. A battery powers quartz watches by sending an electric current through a piece of quartz. The hands of the watch move at a steady speed as a result of this signal, keeping the wristwatch precise.  Quartz watches are a relatively new creation, having been developed by the well-known Japanese watchmaker Seiko in the mid-late twentieth century. Quartz watches have become well-known for a variety of reasons, including their long-term durability. Quartz watches feature fewer moving components, which means they are less likely to break down and require repair.

Luxury timepieces, on the whole, are not powered by quartz movements. This is primarily due to the preference of luxury watchmakers such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breguet, or Patek Philippe for mechanical movements, which are often regarded as an art form due to the intricate nature of each mechanical watch. A quartz watch, on the other hand, is not always inferior to a mechanical watch in terms of quality. Mechanical watches are frequently preferred for the sake of tradition and for the innovation that went into their creation. Quartz timepieces, on the other hand, are typically easier to maintain and cheaper than their mechanical counterparts.

Should you purchase a quartz watch? 

You can count on a quartz watch to be one of the most low-maintenance timekeeping gadgets you can purchase if you choose to wear one. A quartz watch, unlike a mechanical watch, does not need to be winded regularly to maintain its accuracy. It also does not require any maintenance or intervention. The employment of a battery rather than a large number of interconnected components allows for this ease of use.

Furthermore, quartz timepieces are less expensive than mechanical watches. Because assembling a mechanical or automatic watch takes more time, resources, and labour than assembling a quartz watch, therefore quartz watches are more affordable.

Due to their prominence as luxury or collectors' objects, mechanical timepieces, in particular, can cost thousands of dollars. A quartz watch, on the other hand, can provide you with the same level of excellence while requiring less of an investment in terms of both money and upkeep.

Another important selling factor for quartz watches is the ability to safely wear them daily without fear of them being stolen or misplaced. Luxury timepieces, which are generally driven by mechanical movements, are highly pricey, and wearing one daily might leave you feeling anxious from the weight of having to carry something so valuable with you everywhere you go.

A quartz watch, on the other hand, maybe worn every day, elevating your style and presentation without the risk of it being damaged, misplaced, or stolen.

Quartz watches have a sturdy casing. They're usually more cost-effective, better for everyday usage, and easier to maintain. A mechanical watch is usually more of a collector's item than a daily wearable accessory. Choose a quartz-powered watch if you want a watch that is adaptable, low-maintenance, and inexpensive.

What are Automatic Watches?

Mechanical timepieces do not use batteries. They are divided into two categories: self-winding automatic watches and manual wind watches. Automatic watches are quite popular since they employ the energy generated by the wearer's wrist movement. These watches are more complicated, with components such as a rotor, balancing wheel, gear trains, and a reversing mechanism. Automatic watches are powered by a rotor that is synchronized to the wearer's motion and then rotates freely. The energy is channeled through this spin, which winds the mainspring. The time accuracy of these watches is maintained even when they are used for a long time.

Should you buy an automatic watch?

The main reason to wear automatic mechanical watches is to admire the craftsmanship that goes into making these timepieces. Because quartz watches are so simple to manufacture and have so little complexity, many watch enthusiasts regard them as simplistic and boring. It's almost as if they don't have a soul – just another piece of metal fired off a factory's production line. In an age where practically everything we touch is powered by electricity, it's incredible that something can tell the time so precisely without it. Such movements are superior to the great majority of quartz watches in terms of artistry and precision engineering. When you purchase an Automatic watch, you are essentially purchasing a piece of watchmaking history. Not so much with a quartz one.

Secondly, because automatic watches rely on human input to stay working, you develop a stronger bond with your timepiece. It depends on you to keep it alive, whether you're winding the watch or moving your wrist with an automatic. Quartz watches simply keep ticking until the battery dies, so you don't get to appreciate them very well.

While quartz watches can be of very high quality, mechanical watches have a higher 'feel' to them, regardless of the specifications. It's possible that the heavier weight of mechanical watches compared to quartz timepieces gives the impression of higher quality. An automatic movement also improves the quality of a watch over a quartz movement due to the higher level of workmanship required to produce it.

Another feature of automatic watches is the movement's design. It's wonderful to witness the watch spinning along when you gaze through an exhibition case-back at the movement inside. There's almost a magical quality to it. While others may not be able to see it when it's on your wrist, it's something you'll undoubtedly glance at on occasion.

Automatic or Quartz Movement?

The greatest watch for you is determined by your lifestyle, personal fashion choices, and any additional functionalities that would be useful to have on your watch. At Peroz we have brought the best of both worlds together by creating stunning timepieces yet affordable for today’s stylish men. Peroz automatic watch has a distinct and identifiable personality, boasting precision, durability, and elegant design. This traditional skeleton watch with an open heart is crafted from the finest materials and features excellent Japanese movements that combine precision and timekeeping mechanics.