What is the difference between mechanical watch and quartz watch? Read it and you'll understand!
Published:
2022-07-28
Mechanical watches and quartz watches are two common types of watches. Although they can both tell time, there are many differences between them.
Mechanical watches and quartz watches are two common types of watches. Although they can both tell time, there are many differences between them.
Operating principle
Mechanical watches measure time by mechanical motion. Inside, there are sophisticated gears and mechanisms that run on spring energy. When the spring contracts, energy is released and drives the pointer. Mechanical watches usually need to be wound manually or automatically by wrist motion.
A quartz watch, by contrast, uses quartz crystals to measure time. When an electric current passes through a quartz crystal, it vibrates, and at a very precise rate. This vibration is converted into time so that it can be displayed on the dial. Quartz watches usually use batteries to provide energy.
Precision comparison
Because of the high precision of quartz crystals, quartz watches are more accurate than mechanical watches. Quartz watches usually have an error of a few seconds per month, while mechanical watches may have an error of a few seconds per day. This means that if you need a highly accurate time measuring tool, a quartz watch is the better choice.
maintenance
Mechanical watches require regular maintenance, such as lubricating mechanical devices, cleaning, calibration, etc. This is because the internal parts of the mechanical table are more complex and need to be maintained frequently. Quartz watches, on the other hand, require less maintenance because they use batteries and quartz crystals as a way to measure time. However, quartz watches need to replace the battery, and the battery life is usually about 1-2 years.
price
Mechanical watches are usually more expensive than quartz watches. Because the manufacturing process of mechanical watches is more complex, involving more mechanical parts, the need for more manual operation, so the price of mechanical watches is higher.
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