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Tips and trends in quartz watches

Find the right pilot's watch for your needs

Quartz watches work with an electronic pulse sensor and are multifunctional watches. At the end of the 1920s, the starting signal was given for the electronic all-rounders. The first development steps in chemistry and physics took place, which paved the way for the later models of a quartz watch. In the 1950's to 60's, Seiko became one of the pioneers among manufacturers and launched the first wristwatch with a quartz movement. A few years later, it developed into the mass market and Seiko and Citizen began to solve battery problems through alternative energy sources. There is a huge selection - find out what suits you in this article!

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What makes a quartz watch stand out

The namesake for quartz watches is the electronic or electromechanical movement instead of a fully mechanical movement. Consisting of quartz crystal and watch quartz, the quartz movement sets the pace with a jumping second hand that is usually clearly audible. Compared to automatic watches, which deviate by up to 30 seconds per day, quartz watches are true precision instruments: on average, they deviate from the real time by only five seconds per day. This is triggered by the physical properties of quartz, one of which is the precise predictability of the element's vibrations. Fashion labels such as Boss also offer fashionably appealing quartz watches with many additional functions these days.

Many functions - What would you like?

When we talk about a range of functions when we talk about watches today, we quickly think of smartwatches. But the quartz watch can also take on a variety of tasks in everyday life. For example, the compass and altimeter give you information about your whereabouts at a glance. Often, different time zones can be displayed, two times are almost a standard but not a must. For your organization, you often have a logbook, the timer, an alarm, and calendar at your disposal. The chronograph, a kind of stopwatch function, can also support this. At the same time, quartz watches can be waterproof to great depths. The robust housings can withstand four-digit water depths in some cases. A subcategory of quartz watches are the radio-controlled watches, which are known for their additional accuracy.

What to look for when buying a quartz watch

Two main questions to ask yourself have already been raised. First of all, what functions would you like to find in your quartz watch? A wristwatch has a small display, which quickly becomes unnecessarily crowded with four to five functions that you don't want. However, many additional functions are a practical aid in everyday life and cannot be taken over exclusively by smartphones, tablets and other panaceas of digitalization.
Second, quartz watches have been subject to the problem of frequent battery changes from the very beginning. That's why Seiko and Citizen started developing new technologies over 20 years ago. Whether it was a display with solar cells, rechargeable cells in a small quartz movement, or other alternative energy sources, the goal was to increase the time between two battery changes. In the long run, you won't be able to avoid going to a professional, but there are definitely big differences in how often you need to give your quartz watch a new battery. Feel free to take a look at our specifications and decide for yourself what is an acceptable period of time for you.

quartz watch trends

Due to the popularity of vintage products, which have become a real trend in recent years, quartz watches are also experiencing a resurgence. The classics often impress with their robustness and, above all, proven technology. According to surveys by market researchers, this is exactly the technology that customers actually want to see these days. This means that the watches should expose their movements as much as possible and make them visible, so that you, as the wearer of the watch, can be fascinated by the technology behind your time display. In addition, chronographs as well as the materials bronze and titanium are currently experiencing enormous popularity. All these features can be combined in quartz watches, so you are definitely on trend when you choose a quartz watch!
Even though other manufacturers have not yet been named, well-known brands such as Zeppelin, Vostok Europe or Festina are also represented in the quartz watch sector. You can find fashionably up-to-date watches with a variety of high-quality functions everywhere in our variety of providers.

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