Tag: Quartz

Though its primary function is to tell time, the wristwatch has evolved over the years, going from a practical accessory to a status symbol and now to a statement piece. It’s a subtle piece, but a good wristwatch can effectively accent and pull together your look. Some people may have a staple watch that they…

If you’re looking for a quality tool watch that will stand out from the crowd, it might be time to consider a bronze case. Bronze timepieces offer something quite personal. A desired tarnish unique to each individual wearer. As one of the hottest trends in watchmaking, there’s no shortage of options to choose from. Not…

The Swiss watch and clock industry appeared in Geneva in the middle of the 16th century. In 1541, the reformer Jean Calvin, by banning the wearing of ornamental objects, in effect forced goldsmiths and other jewellers to turn to a different art: that of watchmaking. The earliest beginnings of watchmaking date back to the Middle…

Back in the late ’60s, even the most clairvoyant observer couldn’t have predicted the havoc about to be wrought upon Switzerland’s watch industry by quartz technology. So revolutionary, then devastating, was the arrival of the electronic wristwatch that the era is still referred to in Switzerland as the Quartz Crisis.  Once bitten, twice shy. Today,…

Generally speaking, because of the nature of their movements, mechanical watches are more expensive than quartz watches. However the other components of the watch can also be decisive in terms of price. The production of quartz or mechanical movements is at the cutting-edge of technology. You will often find mechanical and automatic watches at a…