Watchlords

I'm not a quartz watch guy despite what others might think, no seriously.

That ^ said, I was wondering how much is too much to spend on a battery powered timepiece? Comments?
Just asking.

If precision timing matters to you in whatever you are doing, then you sure as fuck aren't buying an automatic, it's that simple. If you're a Quartzsnob, yet care about an automatics accuracy to the second, there's something wrong in your cranium.

That being said, my ProMaster is deadnuts since I've purchased it.

The Breitling Emergency.

I rest my case.

For me the upper limit for a quartz movement is probably around $500-700. Anything more than that I move on...

But that's me I'm sure others will say if you like it, no matter the movement, buy it - which I would agree with too.

Bought a Baume & Mercier Hampton when they were first introduced in 1994 - $1200. Still have it and wear it often.

GS and Rolex Oysterquartz

I have a hard time dropping 500 plus on a quartz regardless on the manufacturer, but that's just me.

Not my bag.

koimaster wrote: ↑

January 22nd 2021, 12:03pm

GS and Rolex Oysterquartz

I wholeheartedly agree. The 9F GS models are beautiful, well made watches, and that quartz movement may be the finest ever produced. It not "have a soul," but it's got real innovation and quality.

Hard to say. The super accurate thermo compensated are very interesting. I happen to like quartz watches (gasp) but not to the exclusion of mechanicals and automatics.

With me its more the lack of money than lack of desire.

Whatever I can afford if the quality of the watch is good enough.

jason_recliner wrote: ↑

January 22nd 2021, 2:31pm

Whatever I can afford if the quality of the watch is good enough.

Yep. Currently have two GS quartz. Both over the $1500 line, one approaching double that. Amazing technology and actually worthy of a display caseback of all things.

My limit for quartz has always been about $400-500. Maybe that's my limit for any watch these days. But I spent more money on these two quartz watches, a 3-hander and a chrono. The Omega was $1000. The Tag Heuer was $800. ($Canadian, so less in $USA). Both about a 1/3 of original retail; no way I would have paid new prices. These suit specific purposes for me, when I want accurate and reliable grab and go or for international travel.

I have 3... This, which is up for sale.

This

And this.

All of which cost between $150-$500

^^^ The musician in my must express - a Martin - and a Taylor! Nice.

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 22nd 2021, 9:56pm

^^^ The musician in my must express - a Martin - and a Taylor! Nice.

Thanks T... I keep checking Carters and Gruhn, and Rudy's to find an old affordable acoustic Gibson. Which happens to be my last name as well.

AntFarm wrote: ↑

January 23rd 2021, 11:34am

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 22nd 2021, 9:56pm

^^^ The musician in my must express - a Martin - and a Taylor! Nice.

Thanks T... I keep checking Carters and Gruhn, and Rudy's to find an old affordable acoustic Gibson. Which happens to be my last name as well.

Do you (I guess I should say "did you") play around the Island? A working musician, as it were?