Quartz movements

[Wayne D.]

I have a question and I don't mean to be sarcastic, but why would anyone want to pay big bucks for any wristwatch that has a quartz movement? Wheather it be a Rolex, Patek or Tag-Hauer. Harold's dilemma in the previous post is just one reason not to buy one these watches.

 

[Wayne D.]

I have a question and I don't mean to be sarcastic, but why would anyone want to pay big bucks for any wristwatch that has a quartz movement? Wheather it be a Rolex, Patek or Tag-Hauer. Harold's dilemma in the previous post is just one reason not to buy one these watches.

 

[RL]

Wayne,
I understand why you would ask that question. This is my personal take on the matter and I'm sure I am somewhat influenced by my horological interests----Although are some very good and high dollar,well established companies making quartz watches--If I pay(what I consider high dollar for a watch) it will have the look of a piece of art to it with the back off i.e. gears, levers, jewels etc. and most likely an auto wind configuration. I own several quartz watches of different value but none I consider high dollar and probably paid too much for these

 

[dickramone]

I've wondered the same thing. Part of what contributes to the price of watches like Patek, Rolex, etc, is the automatic movement........I think consumers that aren't watch geeks just want a watch with a certain name on it, and could care less what's on the inside......