Well GZ, that's the misconception that most have. I learned the hard way. Quartz watches do need to have the battery replaced, but with the advent of long lasting bats. the intervals have gone up to, and as long as, 10 to 15 years. The average is about 5 to 7 years for a new battery, depending on how old the watch was when you purchased it. Most bats. cost $20 and the seals on the case back cost on the average $40. So for about $60 to $80 you're good for 5 to 7 years. On the other hand, automatics need to be services regularly, this depends on the manufacturer and the movement used. Due to the fact that most automatic watches use special oils for lubrication, on the escapement and jewels, they need to be maintained every 2 to 3 years. These services can only be done by the factory in Swiss. So every 2 to 3 years you're out about $300 for shipping and service fees. So trust me on this when I say that quartz is a much cheaper alternative to autos. Like GZ said, as of yet quartz is the most accurate time keeper the world as yet to know. Those atomic pieces are another conversation all together.
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In actuality, all COSC certified watches will, or should, be within +/- 10 seconds a day. My Rolexes and Panerai's, which have the most accurate and reliable movements, are always within +/- 5 seconds a day. This is extremely reliable. My other Rolex was about +/- 15 to 17 seconds a day, so I had it sent back to Rolex and they "tuned" her up and now she runs +/- 7 to 8 a day, which is totally within the acceptable range for a COSC certified chronometer.
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...............So for about $60 to $80 you're good for 5 to 7 years..................
Two other items you need to consider;
1. Where you live - To change the battery, replace misc, & pressure test my Citizen dive watch I would have been out over $100 down here. Up there it might have been cheaper.
2. Watch functions - If you add in other items (stop watch, depth gauges, etc.) the battery life could be seriously degraded. In the case of my Citizen dive watch I would estimate I would need battery replacement every 2 to 3 years max. Pretty steep price when the watch only cost $300 or so to begin with.
Prices for other high end watches I shudder to think how much they could cost.
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I had another model/version of the Tag Link, but I let it go long while back. Tag's are good watches, but I've never really taken to them for some reason. I've always thought it's because at the price point most of their pieces are in, the competition seems much better. I'll give Tag one thing though, they are probably the best marketing firm in the watch business, but they have been trying hard to get back to the "manufactur" status with their new calibre's (??? umm I forget the name of their new calibre movement). Their new V4, with it's radical movement of belts, seems quite interesting. I'll have to keep my eye on it.
But again, if you want some of the best watches, in terms of accuracy, reliability and craftmanship, in the world you can't go wrong with a Seiko. If the stuff you see stateside doesn't do anything for you go online and take a look at the for Japan models. Really great stuff.
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Or do a search on google for Seiko stuff and you should find a Japanese site that'll have all the Japan only models. They have some really great stuff. I bet you didn't know that Seiko makes a retrapante and a tourbillon that costs $50K plus, but they do. Check it out.
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I'm actually thinking about picking up a Seiko Samurai dive watch. It uses an ETA 2824-2 auto movement and is really a great watch for about $450. By the way, that movement is what Rolex uses in most of their watches, ummm... for like 10 times more money. Makes you think doesn't it?
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It's still an automatic and will not be as accurate as a quartz.
i do know that, but mine was running about 6 minutes fast every 24 hours. it is common to gain/lose a couple of seconds over 24 hours but 6 minutes is just not acceptable for a watch of that price
i am not looking forward to sending it in and having it serviced again next year though. no more warranty, hello expensive service!!
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Nice collection Zooms . . . you've got good taste.
fo realz.. wonder what he does for a living_
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i got my tag back today!!!! heres a pic of my small collection. note - i realized that i have not set my esq to the correct time... oops i guess that goes to show how often i wear it
If any watch I bought, no matter the price, was running 6 min. slow or fast, I'd blow that f**ker up. No way in hell should a watch run 6 min. fast per day. I don't even think a 0.99 Timex watch would be that far off.
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