What is the difference between low and high-end quartz watches? At their heart, a mechanical and a quartz watch do the exact same thing; they measure time by measuring oscillations. In a mechanical watch, this happens at the escapement. The hairspring on the escapement moves back
In the watch industry, it’s crucial to be on the forefront of in-house research and development to stay competitive. One of the best ways to update a current model or debut a new one is to create a groundbreaking new movement that sets the bar
Quartz vs. Automatic: The Movements The late 1960s ushered in a new generation of watchmaking with the introduction of the first quartz movement. This technological breakthrough set off a tumultuous time for the Swiss watch industry. These Japanese-made quartz calibers were less expensive, more accurate, and
