Quartz Vs Automatic Watches! Which Watch Type To Buy? Mechanical Or Battery Powered

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Centeno explains the technical differences between quartz and mechanical/automatic watches, covering how each movement works, their heritage, craftsmanship, cost, accuracy, durability, and maintenance requirements. He highlights that quartz watches use battery-powered crystals for precision, while mechanical watches rely on manually wound or automatically wound springs, and discusses the practical implications of choosing between each type.

Key takeaways

• Centeno explains that quartz watches are powered by batteries that make a quartz crystal vibrate 32,768 times per second for accuracy, while mechanical and automatic watches use wound springs and rotors to generate power
• Centeno argues that quartz watches are simpler with fewer parts, faster to assemble, more affordable, and more durable for sports, whereas mechanical watches contain 130 to over 1,000 moving parts and require skilled craftsmanship
• Centeno notes that quartz watches are more accurate (±1 second per day) and require minimal maintenance, while mechanical watches can vary 2-15 seconds per day depending on quality and position, and need periodic servicing every 3-5 years

Episode details: published August 13, 2019 · 48K views · 9:50 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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