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| Posted: Sun Feb 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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I think theres a place for both ...... I think quartz does get a bad rap because they almost "killed" mechanical watches
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| Posted: Sun Feb 3rd, 2008 11:35 pm |
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Alessandro 3T WIS 
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I have another answer; in fact I'm surprised nobody thought it so far. One of the big advantages of quartz is that it does not need winding. Given the much reminded congratulatory messages of "wear in good health"; or "wear in much good health", or some such variation (the key point of this presentation being health), it is far easier to ensure that this happens with a quartz watch. An automatic, not to mention a manual, needs physical human attention, wrist shaking, twisting, enough to prompt visits from a chiropractor. This means in bad health "must not wear nice watch" . A quartz appeals to the couch potato element in all of us, it can be worn at all times without concern. Wear a quartz in good and bad health - two for the price of one.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 08:39 am |
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steve6387 3T WIS 
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I really like the movement and crafstmanship of my mechanicals/autos.... but I think the whole idea of those watches having a "soul" and "becoming one" with the owner is utter nonsense.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 09:08 am |
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PoliceDog 3T WIS 
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I remember when quartz watches were so new and had such a "Wow!" factor that.....even Patek Philippe made one! I know because I owned one. At the time, the price tag was about Cdn$5,800. and I got it as part of a settlement from the Canadian PP distributor who owed my advertising agency a lot of money for media. I eventually gave it to a friend as a going away gift. Wish I had kept it! 
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 09:27 am |
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KenC Admin 
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mcwright wrote: Sometimes I wonder... 1) No...because they are not possible, except for power sources. 2) No...Because film only changes the way the picture is recorded, not the external capture of the picture. That said, I am told by professional photographers that film provides a much finer picture for printing and allows infinitely more variable in the processing of same. For the "snapshotter", digital simply allows us to save processing time and not worry about wasting film on the gawd-awful results that we usually get! 3) If we still had only 3 channels, it would be no problem, but remote are a vast time and trouble saving device, whereas a quartz watch does nothing but allow one to be a few seconds more accurate in a world where, mostly, it does not matter. 4) Because in a world full of high end technology, one can sit back, look at his wrist, and marvel at the ingenuity and craftsmanship of man in an art that is from decades past that will live into the future.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 10:38 am |
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Foster 3T WIS 
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I buy what I like. This includes a quartz watch every once in a while and I don't sweat the implications. I don't think I would ever go upwards of 4 figures for a quartz watch though. The most expensive quartz I own is a Marathon TSAR and I made the decision to go with the quartz version of that watch based on durability. That tough and rugged watch is made even more rugged with a quartz movement.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 11:34 am |
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KenC Admin
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Alessandro wrote: I have another answer; in fact I'm surprised nobody thought it so far. One of the big advantages of quartz is that it does not need winding. Given the much reminded congratulatory messages of "wear in good health"; or "wear in much good health", or some such variation (the key point of this presentation being health), it is far easier to ensure that this happens with a quartz watch. An automatic, not to mention a manual, needs physical human attention, wrist shaking, twisting, enough to prompt visits from a chiropractor. This means in bad health "must not wear nice watch" . A quartz appeals to the couch potato element in all of us, it can be worn at all times without concern. Wear a quartz in good and bad health - two for the price of one. Gotta take exception to the wrist shaking comment....normal activity, even if it's just grabbing for the chips and that long-neck Bud should be enough to keep that baby wound...if not, there is something wrong with the watch. Speaking of health, how about the adverse health situation of having your battery go dead and getting hit by a beer truck on the way to get it replaced!!! 
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 11:42 am |
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KenC Admin
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steve6387 wrote: I really like the movement and crafstmanship of my mechanicals/autos.... but I think the whole idea of those watches having a "soul" and "becoming one" with the owner is utter nonsense. So, call me "nonsensical"....I don't recall using the term "becoming one", but to me I do use the term "soul" to describe what I feel is the spirit, history and art of the craftsmanship involved!
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 11:56 am |
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jakisbck 3T WIS 
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I own maybe 4-5 Quartz watches that I wear periodically while im doing work for others or just around my house, I sometimes wear them to work depending on the clothing that I wear or how I feel but, like Tony said I dont think I would spend over $100 bucks for one just because of the name. Such a gorgeous picture (Displayed)
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 12:52 pm |
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EricAldovino Guest
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I say the opposite... why need a watch with a cute little battery when yu have automatics with soul and a life their own available at under $100? For me Quartz is one of those advances that really seem like a step back. My Seiko Autos are accurate enough for me.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 12:59 pm |
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steve6387 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: steve6387 wrote:I really like the movement and crafstmanship of my mechanicals/autos.... but I think the whole idea of those watches having a "soul" and "becoming one" with the owner is utter nonsense. That wasn't directed specifically at you, Ken. I've seen your posts here and on other forums and respect your contributions. I also have a preference for the auto/mechanical movement myself. My comment was specifically a poke in the eye to those that look down on quartz watches and people who buy them with a complete disregard for the fact that quartz is a cheaper, more accurate, and (arguably) more durable movement. You have to admit, Ken that there is a certain snob factor that can rear it's ugly head from time to time in these debates. While this may not be as prevalent here, there is no shortage of it on some other forums. --Steve Last edited on Mon Feb 4th, 2008 01:16 pm by steve6387 |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 01:41 pm |
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KenC Admin
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steve6387 wrote: KenC wrote:steve6387 wrote:I really like the movement and crafstmanship of my mechanicals/autos.... but I think the whole idea of those watches having a "soul" and "becoming one" with the owner is utter nonsense. Steve...Don't misunderstand...I took no offense to you statement, and, I agree that quartz, in a purely digital form, can be more durable than mechanical. I also feel that in instances, a multi-functional digital watch can provide specific detailed information that mechanical cannot....That said, I did want to define "soul" as I see it. As to snob factor, yes, I see it all the time...not only in Mech v Quartz, but in Rolex V the World, German watches V others, Swiss v Japanese, et al.
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