what is a quartz watch?

Watches have been a crucial part of our lives for centuries, evolving from simple time keepers to highly sophisticated pieces of technology. Among them, the Quartz watch stands out for its reliability, accuracy, and affordability.

What is a quartz watch? people who are not familiar with the watches will be confused when buying a watches.Read our guide all about quartz watch meaning then you can find the answer. 

What is a quartz watch

A quartz watch is a type of quartz clock that uses an electronic oscillator regulated by a quartz crystal to keep time. The quartz crystal oscillates at a precise frequency when an electric current is applied to it, which is used to regulate the movement of the watch’s hands. Quartz watches are known for their accuracy and affordability, and are widely used in both analog and digital timepieces.A quartz movement utilizes a battery as its primary power source.that’s what’s quartz watch meaning.

How does a quartz watch work

Quartz movement watches work on the following principle.

    A battery generates an electric current in the watch circuit, of which the quartz crystal is a part.

    This current causes the quartz to vibrate at a precise rate of 32,768 times per second.

    The circuit counts the vibrations and turns each 32,768 vibrations into an electrical pulse.

    The electrical pulse powers a micro-motor that converts the electrical energy of the pulse into mechanical energy.

    This energy causes the gears in the watch to turn.

    The gears cause the watch hand to move across the watch face.

The key thing to remember about quartz is that it is piezoelectric. When you energize it, it vibrates, and when you vibrate it, it energizes you. A quartz crystal oscillator uses piezoelectricity in both directions – at the same precise time. Making quartz an incredibly efficient power source.

Do quartz watches need batteries?

  Yes, a quartz watch needs a battery to charge the quartz crystals. These batteries usually last several years because the watch doesn’t need much power to keep running.

  And The quartz watch uses a battery as its power source and does not need to winding like a mechanical watch.

How long do quartz watches last?

   The life of ordinary quartz watches is between 1 and 5 years. If it is a Japanese quartz movement like Seiko, Miyota, the life is 3 to 5 years. If it is a Chinese quartz movement, the life is 1 to 3 years. If it is some high-end quartz watch, the life can be as long as 20 to 30 years. 

   When the battery runs out, you can replace it with a new one so you get a new watch again. If you don’t know how to change a battery, you can check this article.

Pros Of Quartz Watches

   First, the price of the quartz watch is cheaper, and the production speed of the quartz watch is faster with the development of the use of quartz crystals.

   Second, the accuracy of the quartz watch is higher. The general requirements of the month difference within 15 seconds. There are three hands and two hands.

   Third, Quartz watch is easier to use. Because you don’t have to worry about manual winding (mechanical watches) or wearing the watch all the time to keep it wound (automatic watches).A battery is available for 2-3 years. But some quartz watches with lithium batteries, long life, available for about 7-8 years.

   Fourthly, Quartz watches are lighter and easier to wear. Because Quartz watches can be made of plastic movement and gears, which makes them very thin and light. Mechanical watches must be made of metal movement, which makes them much heavier.

   Finally, Quartz watch movement uses integrated circuits, which are much simpler than mechanical watch movements and are very easy to assemble.

Cons Of Quartz Watches

    First, quartz watches can be loud because of the electronic ticking sound. This is not a problem for everyone,especially if you like the ticking sound of your watch, but some people may find it annoying.

   Second, the battery life of the quartz watch is only 1~5 years, so the battery often needs to be replaced. For watches using quartz oscillation, the quartz oscillation often declines after five to eight years of use, and the relative accuracy decreases, so it needs to be changed.

   Third, certain watch enthusiasts think that the quartz watch is a new thing compared with the mechanical watch. Quartz has modernity and lacks art and history. Therefore, quartz watches are industrial products, while mechanical watches are more like works of art.

Conclusion-what is quartz movement

   Why don’t love quartz watches? They are highly accurate, durable and at reasonable prices.

    We high recommend that if you want to create a watch brand or buy a quartz watch in the future, quartz watch is a good option.

    As a professional watch manufacturer in china, Foksy can custom a high quality quartz watch based on your requirement. and we can assist you from watch design to quartz watch manufacturing. If you don’t have any idea about your quartz watch style,you also refer to our watch catalog.