Why choose a quartz watch?

Choosing a quartz watch is not a default choice, but a thoughtful one based on precision, practicality, and reliability.

While mechanical watches appeal to us with their poetry, quartz watches embody modernity, precision, and technological efficiency.

Here is a comprehensive, clear, and nuanced argument for why you should choose a quartz watch today. 

1. Unbeatable precision

The quartz watch is above all a technical revolution that began in the late 1960s.

Its principle is based on a quartz crystal that vibrates at 32,768 Hz when an electric current passes through it.

Result :

• An accuracy of ±10 to ±20 seconds per month,
• Compared to ±5 to ±15 seconds per day for a mechanical watch.

A quartz watch always tells the correct time without frequent adjustments.

It is the most reliable technology for measuring time on a daily basis.

2. Exceptional autonomy

• Most quartz watches run for 2 to 5 years on a single battery.
• Some models, such as Eco-Drive (Citizen) or Solar (Seiko, Casio), recharge in light and can run for over 10 years without intervention.
• There are even thermally compensated or kinetic energy movements, which are even more efficient.

Low maintenance, no hassle: a quartz watch is always ready to go.

3. Absolute practicality

• It does not stop after a few days of inactivity.
• It doesn't stop after a few days of inactivity.
• It is often thinner and lighter, as the movement requires less space.

Ideal for:

• working people,
• those who want a reliable watch that requires no maintenance,
• or those who own several watches and do not want to adjust them every time they change.

The quartz watch is effortless precision.

4. Excellent value for money

• A quartz movement is much less expensive to produce than a mechanical movement.
• This enables brands to offer:
  • high precision,
  • meticulous finishes,
  • and sometimes complications (chronograph, alarm, GMT) at affordable prices.

For the price of a basic mechanical watch, you can get a high-performance, stylish quartz watch.

5. Unfailing reliability

Quartz watches are robust and stable over time:

• Not very sensitive to shocks, temperature variations or gravity.
• More resistant to dust and humidity.
• More resistant to dust and humidity.

It is the watch for everyday use, sports or travel, made to last.

Special forces, divers and pilots often rely on quartz watches for their robustness and accuracy.

6. Constantly evolving technology

Since the first Seiko Astron (1969), quartz technology has continued to evolve:

• Thermocompensated quartz (COSC, Longines V.H.P., Grand Seiko 9F) → accuracy to ±5 seconds per year.
• Solar quartz → recharges in sunlight, virtually infinite battery life.
• Meca-hybrid quartz (meca-quartz) → combines electronic precision with a mechanical feel.

Quartz is no longer synonymous with entry-level watches: today, there are quartz movements used in fine watchmaking.

7. An environmentally friendly and sustainable option

• Solar or kinetic energy movements eliminate the need for disposable batteries.
• Their energy consumption is minimal.
• Their lifespan often exceeds 20 years without major overhaul.

Less maintenance, less waste: the modern quartz watch is economical and environmentally friendly.

8. A rational and versatile choice

The quartz watch is the choice for effective simplicity:

• It suits all styles: formal, sporty, military or connected.
• It offers reliability and ease of use without mechanical constraints.
• This is the watch for those who want the right time, all the time.

It appeals to adventurers and fans of minimalist design alike.

9. Advantages and disadvantages

10. In summary: Why choose a quartz watch?

In conclusion:

Choosing a quartz watch means prioritizing function over tradition, absolute reliability over mechanical passion.

It is the choice of controlled, precise, and effortless timing—the choice of modernity and practicality.