Quartz Movement

A highly accurate watch movement powered by a battery and regulated by a quartz crystal. When electrical current passes through the crystal, it oscillates at a consistent frequency of 32,768 times per second, providing precise timekeeping.

Key features:

• Accuracy: Quartz watches are far more accurate than mechanical watches, with deviations of only a few seconds per month.
• Low Maintenance: They require minimal upkeep, with battery changes typically needed every 1-5 years.
• Affordability: Quartz movements are generally more cost-effective to produce, making them widely accessible.
• Smooth or Ticking Hands: Most quartz watches have ticking second hands, though some high-end models simulate the sweeping motion of mechanical movements.

Quartz technology revolutionized the watch industry in the 1970s during the “Quartz Crisis,” bringing affordable, reliable watches to the masses and challenging traditional mechanical watchmaking. Today, quartz watches remain popular for their convenience and precision.