Quartz Watches

What Makes Quartz Watches Special?

Quartz watches are prized for a number of reasons. Beyond their looks and appearance, the key factor is the quartz movement inside that keeps them ticking. Creating the best quartz move-ment within the watch is what all brands strive to achieve.

First introduced in 1969, Seiko created quartz watches with the aim of making the devices easier to wear and maintain without compromising quality. Before then, watches were often manual and needed constant winding to maintain their timekeeping, which could become less accurate.

Quartz movement, the naming point and cornerstone of a quartz watch, counters these issues. By vibrating the quartz crystal in each watch and measuring through a circuit, this energy is changed into a regulated electrical pulse that happens every second.

Compared to other movement types, such as automatic or manual watches, quartz movement is much more precise and consistent. This means that if accuracy is a must, getting the best quartz watches you can is vital.

Types of Quartz Watch Straps

The inside of quartz watches may be the defining difference to many, but understanding the best quartz watches out there also means understanding the way each looks and feels on the wrist.

Quartz watches come in a wide variety of metals, colours and finishes, meaning there will always be something to suit your tastes. While fabric straps do exist, the three main types you’ll find are bracelet straps, leather straps and rubber straps.

Bracelet Quartz Watches

These can either be thick and rugged or thin and delicate, and can even come with unique patterns in the metal. Due to their durability and fashionable look, this is often the choice for the person on the go.

Leather Strap Quartz Watches

Quartz watches are often beautiful and many find that adding leather straps helps them stand out even more. Flexible and comfortable against the skin, leather is a good material that can come in a variety of colours.

Rubber Strap Quartz Watches

Sone people need a strap that will make sure their watch stays firmly on their wrist without compromise. Rubber straps are an easy to maintain and rugged option for those more focused on the practical side of life.

Preowned Quartz Watches

Preowned watches are a fantastic way to get your hands on a quality quartz watch timepiece with added history. Here at Ramsdens we stock a wide variety of used watches across the board, and to help with peace of mind every item comes with a 14 day returns period. Buying a quartz watch is a great way to add style and functionality to your day-to-day life without compromise.

If you’re still a little unsure, however, we have a guide on the benefits of buying a preowned watch that can help put your mind at ease.

Whether a quartz watch is in your future, or one of the other kinds available through Ramsdens would suit your needs better, we always have a great selection that is constantly changing, giving you plenty of options.