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Re: quartz or mechanical?
In Response To: quartz or mechanical? ()

If you are going to spend over $1000 on a watch, you may as well go mechanical so you can justify the cost against the movement of the watch. You are buying craftsmanship and attention to detail that comes with a fine timepiece. Otherwise you are just buying a high priced Citizen or Seiko. The accuracy and movement are essentially the same. The sweeping second hand of an automatic watch is what visually seperates them from the hack of a quartz. That's why I think most Tag's are a waste of money.

: I am looking to buy an Omega. Do not know yet
: which, SM120, SMP bond or a Speedy. I want
: this as an everyday watch. I play golf and
: am left handed and wear my watches on my
: left hand. I am concerned which would be the
: best, an automatic or quartz? I like the
: idea of a mechanical (automatic) one. what
: are your views on this?

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