Quartz vs. Automatic Omegas?

[ltmgeller]

I don't know why I am biased against quartz watches. I guess becoming a WIS and enjoying the artistry of the automatic movements has really caused me to consider quartz watches a shortcut or cop out. There is nothing wrong with them. It just comes down to personal preference.

[asadtiger]

There is great convenience and some piece of mind to be had in owning quartz watches...I have a few,none omegas though, but I wear them for more active things and just occasionally taking one out and not needing to wind or set is a great luxury...would love to own an x33. and a 2221.80 bond quartz, two watches I have loved a lot...but I will always have an auto or hand wound to enjoy.and remember What I truly love about watchmaking...quartz is more of a purpose based object,that also looks beautiful if well designed, but mechanical is more 'artistic',so to speak... both have their place in a collection. :)

[asadtiger]

Peace of mind *

[azguy]

Originally Posted by locutus49

But if you love the intricacies of a mechanical movement, the fit, finish, and artistry that goes into a mechanical timepiece, then nothing less than a manual or auto will do.

seriously, way to funny, like you see any of that with a solid case back, like on all Rolex's.....99.99999999999999999% of people could not tell the difference in the quartz and mechanical Omega's

[lazypolarbears]

Sorry have been off this forum for a while. I completely agree with most of the sentiments shared here and appreciate them. What really intrigued me to start the thread was when I saw that Rolex used to make Quartz and even Patek! That was when I didn't know that Quartz, in the 70-80's, represented the "future" of watches at that time. Not so much anymore.

I was at Tourneau (never go there; they screw you over and have horrible CS) and saw a few Co-Axial Omegas with exhibition backs. Completely beautiful and intricate.

But now the real question -- Does a modified Swiss ETA on an OMEGA or TAG really cost $2 worth of circuitry?? Or even $30? I'd think that a Swiss ETA would be a little higher quality than a Japanese ETA on any common watch, like a low end Seiko.

P.S. -- I realize that my original post was kinda dumb in retrospect. Still kind of a newb to automatics, but now that I own 5-6 autos, I can see the appeal. But one of them crapped out lately so an overhaul is going to be costly...

Originally Posted by The Joker

When you are talking about a finely made watch, do you think about a $2 circuit board and battery. Or 100's of finely made and designed, cogs, gears, jewels and bridges all working in beautiful harmony.