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7 August 2007, 01:08 AM | #1 |
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Quartz/Automatic/etc....??
OK, I'm really new at this watch thing, but I was wondering if somebody can explain to me the difference between Quartz, etc.... Is there anything else other than quartz and Automatic?? I take it that most Rolex's are Automatic?? What is hacking? I want to learn! Thank you!
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haha now there are watches that come with zero-reset seconds hand..........
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Most Rollies are, in fact, automatics. The Rolex term they use is "Perpetual." There are some quartz Rolex models, the OysterQuartz and I believe some Cellinis as well, but all the current professional models, DJs and DDs are autos.
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Accutron
How does the old Accutron fit into this discussion? I recently sold a Bulova Accutron (recent model) but it was purely mechanical (automatic). I understand that when the Accutron watch was introduced it used a tuning fork and was thought to be a major inovation at the time and preceded the quartz revolution. Am I right?
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7 August 2007, 06:38 AM | #8 |
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The eco drive by Citizen - uses solar power to keep the watch going. I don't know if that's considered another type of movement but I'm a big fan. I've had a Citizen eco drive dive watch for about 11 years and it has been extremely reliable and maintenance free.
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The Bulova Accutron was a pace setter through the 60's and into the 70's until every body got on the Quartz bandwagon.. Here's mine: And some 60's propaganda: So you need some parts ? Heres a bit more modern clearcase: |
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Good stuff Larry.
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i dunno about you guys .... but as for me .... if i buy relatively expensive watches ie rolex. i would feel slightly cheated if the watch isn;t at least automatic. in my opinion...automatic and manual has a lot more "soul" in it.
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Citizen's Eco Drive as well as Seiko Kenetic's are both still quartz movements. The way they generate and store power is different than most quartz watches...but their movements are still quartz regulated.
I agree with you Marz...and that's why most mechanical watches, both automatic and hand-wound, are quite a bit more expensive than watches using quartz movements...it's the "soul" that went into fitting all those little gears and springs to make it all work together. Just my 2 cents :) |
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No one has mentioned Seiko's Spring Drive. Check out the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbmKZ5JXyjo |
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And the Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay, too (I have one of those as well). BTW: SEIKO is one of the few companies that makes entirely in-house movements. Rolex, Patek and JlC are the other manufactories.
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I know what you're saying. The idea of a mechanical watch is historical, right? It's like a mechanical movement connects you with something pure and simple yet complicated and complex. Not old-fashioned, but nostalgic. Somehow I feel like it's how watches are SUPPOSED to run.
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