Quartz vs Automatic Watches: Which One Is Right for You?
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Almost every watch runs on one of two movements: quartz or automatic. Knowing the difference makes it much easier to choose.
Quartz watches
A quartz watch uses a battery and a tiny quartz crystal to keep time. It is accurate, light, affordable and needs very little care apart from a battery change every few years. If you want a watch you can pick up and wear without thinking about it, quartz is hard to beat. You can browse examples in our Casio collection.
Automatic watches
An automatic watch is mechanical and winds itself from the movement of your wrist, so it needs no battery. It has a smooth sweeping second hand and a real mechanical charm. It is usually a little less accurate than quartz, and if you do not wear it for a few days it may stop and need to be set again. See our automatic watches.
Which should you choose?
- Choose quartz if you value accuracy, low maintenance and a lower price.
- Choose automatic if you enjoy the mechanical side of watches and wear your watch most days.
Many collectors own both: a quartz watch for grab-and-go days and an automatic for the days they want something special.
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