Between Automatic and Quartz Watches,what 's different?

There are a few simple yet distinct differences between automatic and quartz watches.



1. An automatic watch will need to have maintenance (overhaul) performed every 2-3 years, where a quartz watch will need it's battery changed every 1-2 years.

2. A quartz watch will keep the precise time until the battery runs out where an automatic watch may gain or lose up to 10 minutes a month and still be considered to be working within it's normal range.

3. Quartz watches are battery operated while automatic watches are self winding.

4. You can lay down a quatz watch for a day a week or even a month and when you pick it up it will have the exact time. Where an automatic watch will stop working roughly 2 days after it is taken off. Automatic watches must be worn for 12 active hours a day for them to keep on running.



If you plan on alternating between two or more watches, it is recommended to you either purchase quartz watches or buy a watch winder.