For watch nerds, any timepiece worth collecting is usually the mechanical ... Getting a thrill from a timepiece with a quartz movement wasn’t just unusual—it was laughable.

In its synthetic form, it’s a key ingredient in watches ... Berns Quartz. A natural history icon When Farfan and Post first saw the Berns Quartz in 2020, they immediately saw its value as ...

They don't know much about watches ... for mechanical or quartz? What differentiates one brand from another? What complications do I need? Is the difference in price really worth that amount ...

Quartz watches are generally much lighter than their automatic cousins, and that's certainly the case here. It's worth giving a shout ... that's certainly not universally true.

One of the most frequent questions I get from watch shoppers is this: What are the differences between quartz and mechanical movements? Before I answer that, though, it's worth taking a step back.