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In any case, true watch enthusiasts regard Auto watches of having higher horological value than Quartzes. Of course, this is from a general standpoint.
Personally, I use both types. My SMP auto is +10.5 secs in three WEEKS now, which is about +0.35 secs/day. As good as a low or mid level Quartz watch, which is not bad for a purely mechanical watch.
On the other hand, positional performance DOES NOT strictly depend on wearing the watch. Usually, serious watch enthusiasts also like to have a watch winder, which allows to keep the watch alive for several months, and also keep overall precision.
For "chronographing" purposes, nothing seems to be better than a nice LCD display with easy to read and accurate numbers. That is where I think Quartz machines shine. But for hour-telling purposes alone, it is always going to be a life-long debate.
Enojoyed your post,
Ferenc
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