A quartz watch is powered by special batteries that are installed in the case to bring the movement into operation. Mechanical watches are wound manually by turning the crown on the case. The accuracy of the movement is influenced not only by the technology used to drive the watch, but also by the conditions of its use.
Accuracy indicators
Mechanical watches have a complex structure, the accuracy of which depends on a large number of factors, from the air temperature and the degree of spring winding to the degree of wear of the parts and the position of the watch in space. Quartz watches are simpler, and the voltage generated by the quartz battery is constant.
The difference in errors is not critical, since wristwatches are not ultra-precise instruments for measuring time.
Quartz movements can have an error of up to 5 seconds per day. At the same time, a mechanical watch may be late or, conversely, rush by 20 seconds. This suggests that the error of the mechanical ones is still higher, which means that the accuracy of the displayed time may be lower. The precision of the movement of a quartz watch is provided by a quartz crystal, which is responsible for setting the watch into action.
Service life and quality of the mechanism
The service life of a mechanical watch can significantly exceed that of a quartz watch. Quartz movements are made of less wear-resistant materials. The metals used in the manufacture of watches also determine the cost - mechanical watches can be significantly more expensive than quartz counterparts.
The cost of watches is associated not only with materials, but also with the technology of manufacturing products.
The first mechanical watches appeared about 400 years ago, and quartz watches only in the middle of the 20th century. Since then, the mechanisms have been improved, and the designers have tried to use new technologies in order to provide a permanent plant for the pendulum, which also affected the increase in cost and the appearance of additional parts that make the entire structure more fragile. The structure of a quartz watch is much simpler, which makes it more robust - there are no parts that would be sensitive to shock.
The watch is still a product that emphasizes the status of the owner. Although quartz is cheaper and more accurate, mechanical is still popular due to its complexity and the variety it offers. The difference in the accuracy of these types of mechanisms is insignificant, and therefore the choice of a suitable watch should be made not based on the accuracy of the hands, but in accordance with the requirements and desires of the consumer.
With a small budget, you can pay attention to a good quartz watch that will last a sufficient amount of time and at the same time will have a low cost. If you want to emphasize your status or just become the owner of a quality movement that will serve you for a long time, you should make your choice in the direction of mechanical watches.
