Quartz watches/movements.

[Yoda]

I admit that I more or less hated quartz watches and movements earlier, I didn't consider them being "real", but I reluctantly started replacing batteries when I worked in a shop and the rest is history...

As stated above, it started with batteries. I slowly ended up in a dead end and took a dead one apart, damn magnetism.

Since then I have repaired, don't ask me how I did it, an Omega quartz chronograph which Omega said could not be serviced because everything was glued and riveted together. It is still working.

It's a bit finicky and magnetism is a problem when using ordinary tools, but it is quite easy and simple due to less moving parts, it gets worse when it comes to the electrical system.

[TUFF Stough]

on most simple quartz movement, each part needs to be fabricated by machine.

on most complicated auto/manual winding movement, each part can be manually produced.

[straps68]

I only worked on a quartz watch once; the movements was dead so I purchased a donor watch and swapped. It was almost as easy as changing the battery.

Changing batteries is a pain! I keep having to do this mostly for family...the most annoying thing about a battery powered watch is that you never know when the battery will die, so in that sense they are extremely unreliable.

Let's not start on the annoying seconds hands that never hit the markers, even in relatively expensive watches - that, to me is unbearable to watch.

[TUFF Stough]

I replaced once battery for Fossil Twist. Believe me, it really is pain the a*s. Need to remove 12 screws just to reach the battery (4 on the back case, 8 more on the automatic winding mechanism). Google it to see how stupid this movement is.

[Alou]

There is a quart watch made by Citizen considered the most accurate wrist watch in the world,
i cant remember the model,the movement is Caliber 0100 quartz but its costs like over $6000 !!

[Albatross]

I felt the same about quartz watches. Didn't consider them as real for many years. But in the past two years, I've owned a couple of great pieces with quartz or electronic movements. Since I've come back to the hobby I have started a few projects, one is with a vintage ESA 9154. I had two in stock, from front loading watches and had to purchase another one for parts for the battery clamp. I have a new respect for these after breaking and changing a few parts.

[Tanukjaju]

Quartz.... my wife loves them cause they are no hassle and accurate.

I personally am not a fan for my builds, but Changing batteries on a watch every 1-5 years is nice. They can make great beaters.... there are quirky models out there that intrigue me.... the smooth sweep modern bulova that I’ve considered cannibalizing for a build. There is also the tuning fork bulova that is cool as you can hear it hum on the wrist.

[erlendh]

I have 3 Oysterquartzes and love them (the 2 extra ones are for the kids). And I got my brother one too. Very underrated watch imo and bargains can be made! I got all four in the $1100-$1700 area.

(That said, Rolex ref. 1530, the OQ with mechanical movement, is the grail.)

[erlendh]

Rolex made these from the same dial bridge, the 1510, 1520 and 1530.

Without date, with date, used in the Air King to name one.

I’m referring to the ref. 1530 watch, not the movement (I should have been clearer).

[binbin]

I'm looking for that "deal". I like the Oysterquartz. I really like the 1530 and the 1630 too.

I have 3 Oysterquartzes and love them (the 2 extra ones are for the kids). And I got my brother one too. Very underrated watch imo and bargains can be made! I got all four in the $1100-$1700 area.

(That said, Rolex ref. 1530, the OQ with mechanical movement, is the grail.)