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23 July 2006, 06:00 AM

Okay, we are all fans of mechanical watches, and on various watch boards I've heard people say that quartz watches "do not have a soul" or some such thing. I've opened a few quartz watches in my time, and most are pretty ugly inside.....like this in my old Longines model 1000:

Here's the front of that watch:

But I recently had to replace the battery (shudder

) on my wife's Cartier.....and when I opened it up, I was very pleased to see that some time had been spent on this movement. It's Cal. 690 in her Must de Cartier 21 model that she bought when I bought my YM. This watch retailed for $2,200 Cdn. at that time - I could not convince her to get a mechanical

.

This is what the watch looks like (off the net as I didn't take a picture of the front):

Here is a view just after I removed the case back:

And here is a closer view of the movement - nice Côtes de Genève

:

So, although they can be ugly, there are some quartz movements out there that have had some care taken in their finishing.

JJ Irani · 23 July 2006, 06:08 AM

Good post, Al.

That Cartier quartz does make the Longines one look pretty crappy by comparison!

dman · 23 July 2006, 10:29 AM

Good post Al! I think it is nuts to think a watch can't be great if it is a quartz. I did not used to think that, but I am well beyond that in my WIS life.

mike · 23 July 2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Good post Al! I think it is nuts to think a watch can't be great if it is a quartz. I did not used to think that, but I am well beyond that in my WIS life.

Well said Daren!

In their own way I've found both of these to be awfully good.

dman · 23 July 2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Well said Daren!

In their own way I've found both of these to be awfully good.

Don't get me started on the G's. LOL!! I have two of those and that is what I use to set my watches.

mike · 23 July 2006, 10:55 AM

LOL! Me too D.

dman · 23 July 2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

LOL! Me too D.

Is that the definition of ironic that we spend X amount of K's on these mechanical watches, yet only my $50 dollar G shock is set to an atomic clock and is able to self correct the time, LOL!!

C.J. · 23 July 2006, 01:48 PM

Very cool, Al

It's nice to see a quartz movement with a little soul

mailman · 23 July 2006, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the pics Al.

Here's the ones that I have. The batman one was a gift from a friend a while back.

Rockrolex · 23 July 2006, 10:37 PM

Here's the quartz that I use to set my mechanicals:

Rodentman · 27 July 2006, 10:56 AM

I have the same G-Shock, some other ones, and this:

Also have this, but it's not quartz or mechanical...

dman · 27 July 2006, 10:58 AM

Bob, is the second watch a Bulova? I like the dial alot, it is funky!!

How do you like that Breitling? I actually think that is a very legible looking white dial watch, something that can't always be said.

Rodentman · 28 July 2006, 06:13 AM

The first one is the Breitling M-1 SuperQuartz, dead on accurate, big and thick, but not too heavy since it's titanium. I like it. It's sort of a beater to me.

The second one is a Bulova Spaceview (tuning fork) from 1972. They started production in 1960. I don't remember when they stopped. I just had that one cervixed and adjusted to run on the common 1.5v battery instead of the 1.35v mercury battery from the old days. It's a nice vintage piece. Second hand is totally smooth in movement.

dman · 28 July 2006, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodentman

The first one is the Breitling M-1 SuperQuartz, dead on accurate, big and thick, but not too heavy since it's titanium. I like it. It's sort of a beater to me.

The second one is a Bulova Spaceview (tuning fork) from 1972. They started production in 1960. I don't remember when they stopped. I just had that one cervixed and adjusted to run on the common 1.5v battery instead of the 1.35v mercury battery from the old days. It's a nice vintage piece. Second hand is totally smooth in movement.

Cool, thanks! The more I look at it, the more I love it.

Goodwatch · 28 July 2006, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodentman

The second one is a Bulova Spaceview (tuning fork) from 1972. They started production in 1960. I don't remember when they stopped. I just had that one cervixed and adjusted to run on the common 1.5v battery instead of the 1.35v mercury battery from the old days. It's a nice vintage piece. Second hand is totally smooth in movement.

Superb, should be in any collection! Classic, landmark piece

Rodentman · 29 July 2006, 12:35 PM

I often wear it on a groin strap...

mailman · 29 July 2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

I often wear it on a groin strap...

You mean a jock strap?

Rockrolex · 30 July 2006, 05:47 AM

I nearly forgot. Here's the quartz watch that I wear on the beach so I can hear the alarm. I also wear it when I walk for exercise so I can time myself.

23 July 2006, 06:00 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Some Quartz Love? Okay, we are all fans of mechanical watches, and on various watch boards I've heard people say that quartz watches "do not have a soul" or some such thing. I've opened a few quartz watches in my time, and most are pretty ugly inside.....like this in my old Longines model 1000: Here's the front of that watch: But I recently had to replace the battery (shudder ) on my wife's Cartier.....and when I opened it up, I was very pleased to see that some time had been spent on this movement. It's Cal. 690 in her Must de Cartier 21 model that she bought when I bought my YM. This watch retailed for $2,200 Cdn. at that time - I could not convince her to get a mechanical . This is what the watch looks like (off the net as I didn't take a picture of the front): Here is a view just after I removed the case back: And here is a closer view of the movement - nice Côtes de Genève : So, although they can be ugly, there are some quartz movements out there that have had some care taken in their finishing.

23 July 2006, 06:08 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Good post, Al. That Cartier quartz does make the Longines one look pretty crappy by comparison! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 July 2006, 10:29 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Good post Al! I think it is nuts to think a watch can't be great if it is a quartz. I did not used to think that, but I am well beyond that in my WIS life. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

23 July 2006, 01:48 PM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Very cool, Al It's nice to see a quartz movement with a little soul __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

23 July 2006, 10:37 PM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,501	Here's the quartz that I use to set my mechanicals: __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

23 July 2006, 10:55 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	LOL! Me too D.

23 July 2006, 08:45 PM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Thanks for the pics Al. Here's the ones that I have. The batman one was a gift from a friend a while back.

27 July 2006, 10:56 AM	#11
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I have the same G-Shock, some other ones, and this: Also have this, but it's not quartz or mechanical...

27 July 2006, 10:58 AM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Bob, is the second watch a Bulova? I like the dial alot, it is funky!! How do you like that Breitling? I actually think that is a very legible looking white dial watch, something that can't always be said. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

28 July 2006, 06:13 AM	#13
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	The first one is the Breitling M-1 SuperQuartz, dead on accurate, big and thick, but not too heavy since it's titanium. I like it. It's sort of a beater to me. The second one is a Bulova Spaceview (tuning fork) from 1972. They started production in 1960. I don't remember when they stopped. I just had that one cervixed and adjusted to run on the common 1.5v battery instead of the 1.35v mercury battery from the old days. It's a nice vintage piece. Second hand is totally smooth in movement.

29 July 2006, 12:35 PM	#16
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I often wear it on a groin strap...

30 July 2006, 05:47 AM	#18
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,501	I nearly forgot. Here's the quartz watch that I wear on the beach so I can hear the alarm. I also wear it when I walk for exercise so I can time myself. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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