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The Fact That Some Quartz Owners Avoid

In Response To: The Fact That Automatic Owners Avoid ()

: In each case the mention of quartz movements
: sends them into an argument that involves
: the mention of Mickey Mouse watches, Timex,

That's because the most common criticism of mechanical is over paying more $ for their 'inferior' accuracy. So a common response to that is if someone is seeking both economy and accuracy, why are they spending money on premium watches at all when under $100 watches offer near equal accuracy and substantially more economy.

The point is to put some perspective on the fact that ALL of us--whether we choose mechanical or quartz--apparently see worthwhile values in these watches to be paying in the $1,000 and up range. Almost no aspects of a cost-benefit analysis of luxury watches holds any water. These are not value-for-feature products. They are high priced functional jewelry.

: Although Rolex does not use quartz movements -

NOT TRUE! Rolex makes a quartz watch called the "OysterQuartz."

: The bottom line is that there isn't that great
: a difference in the quality of a mechanical
: Omega and a quartz Omega.

I heartily agree! That's why it is absurd when people present the argument that one is *obviously* superior.

The fact that overenthusiastic quartz supporters avoid is exactly that: what difference there is is insignificant to most people. Even for those that notice or care, it really doesn't impair their life to have their watch 30, 60 or even 90 seconds off 'perfect' time or to have to reset their watch an extra time or two a year.

As the old adage says: "A difference that makes no difference, is no difference."

The ultimate truth is that the choice of quartz versus mechanical really is nothing more than a personal preference.