I think you nailed it. One problem with automatics; when you need full servicing after 10 or so years, the watch may not be worth the price of that service. Examples: low-end Seiko 5's, Orients, Chinese homages, etc. I guess at that point, you might entertain replacing the movement yourself. Haven't had a solar watch battery replaced yet, but I have a Seiko Kinetic with a fading battery that is in need a service. Quartz do tend to be the most trouble free. Most last forever. Good vid. Thanks.
Thank you, you answered my question. Now I know just the regular quartz is for me. Seiko quartz. I hope other folks that are looking for this information find this video. Again, thanks.
Great impartial explanation of all three types of watches! I own all 3 types as well and solar is my fave, followed by automatic ( although they aren't as accurate) then quartz but your points about replacing batteries yourself in quartz watches may make me think differently as that is the main drawback to quartz.
I get it, --- the attraction to small mechanical parts syncing together to project the time on one's wrist. lets face it tho', its antiquated technology, centuries old. bit of a hassle to set and wind, inaccurate to a lesser degree, get serviced , regulated, budget/marriage ending prices. Ive purchased fairly high end, only to have it stop on me and dealing with sending back for repair, ugh- the blither never ceases. Im done, im way too pragmatic and efficient for that nowadays. much prefer the highest end -solar atomic [ once you get the hang of them] quartz. pinpoint accuracy , no fuss, you might have to replace a capacitor in a decade[ maybe] some ppl say '' those pieces '' have no soul, ha y'all keep winding your over priced auto's- ive progressed. albeit great hobby. peace gents
Good video Simucom, solar watches are also quartz watches...i got a few watches, every of them is quartz, one is solar multiband and i can say that the quartz watches are dependable about the outside temperature and almost every quartz watch is gaining time instead of losing. My japanese quartz in Casio DW5600 is gaining 1 second per week, and my swiss ETA quartz (Marathon) is almost perfect, i didn't saw any losing or gaining of a time in a last month. Like a normal watch user (i'm not torturing my watches, i love them) i would say that the swiss quartz is almost perfect thing. In a future i'll give my best to buy more watches, definitely one or two more G's and a few more swiss watches. I would like to have automatic watch, if i'm not wearing it than it's gonna be on a winder, that's it. I didn't been a too big fan of automatic watches in the past, but why not? But probably it's gonna be a swiss automatic, not japanese. Nice video Simucom, like usually
Yeah you're right. I guess I should have specified Quartz battery vs. Quartz solar, but I hope people get the point I was trying to make. Thanks for the support as usual!
Yes, no watch is without pros and cons. I have automatic, quartz and digital watches because they are exciting individually and for different occasions. But a watch was missing from my collection. So I bought a Casio Wave Ceptor (LCW-M100DSE-1AER) which has both solar and is radio controlled. It has a suitable size for me and features. However, I have put on a leather strap instead of the steel strap. Weight is 54 grams now, before 115 grams. I thought it was a good everyday watch. Good luck with the "time" in the future for all of you watch lovers :-)
@@AhmadBadshah-s1w Still very satisfied with the watch as an everyday watch. Don't have to think about adjusting anything and very comfortable. I have put a Nato strap (seat belt fabric) on the watch.
My daily wear tend to be solar with multiband 6 or GPS for time. Solves the problem of having to muck with setting them when I decide to wear something else. Thank you for the video!
Solar. It’s a no brainer. Solar cells and capacitor batteries should last at least ten years or more. I have quartz watches here including a Seiko titanium chrono going strong after 12, years with just a few battery changes. Only watch snobs really claim autos are “better”. However, as a collector a really nice automatic is an understandable choice but it has to be a decent one which means megabucks by comparison. For reliability and accuracy the citizen ecodrive is about as good as it gets. Having said that I’d love a Tudor 200m dive automatic
I'm a watches's man, checking time on my wrist became a habit since my high school, and I found that the quartz watches is a better choice in the group of 7 watches I have in 38 years.
FYI some watches use silicone gasket (they are usually semi transparent) they are made to be used dry, if you put silicone oil on them they'll turn into sticky goo.
I'm a watch collector.. Biden , Winner , invicta , Time X , Seiko ect. most of my are Automatic watches.. my battery watches I pull the pin out so it doesn't tick...
I think you nailed it. One problem with automatics; when you need full servicing after 10 or so years, the watch may not be worth the price of that service. Examples: low-end Seiko 5's, Orients, Chinese homages, etc. I guess at that point, you might entertain replacing the movement yourself. Haven't had a solar watch battery replaced yet, but I have a Seiko Kinetic with a fading battery that is in need a service. Quartz do tend to be the most trouble free. Most last forever. Good vid. Thanks.
thanks for watching!
Solar quartz is the future. Cartier and Tag Huer are embracing this technology.
@@nezabytes nice. We need more vintage look watches with solar movement
A nice citizen ecodrive is a great choice.
I think if you buy a cheap seiko, Orient, citizen and it lasts you 10 years I would be happy to just replace it when it stops.
Thank you, you answered my question. Now I know just the regular quartz is for me. Seiko quartz. I hope other folks that are looking for this information find this video. Again, thanks.
Great impartial explanation of all three types of watches! I own all 3 types as well and solar is my fave, followed by automatic ( although they aren't as accurate) then quartz but your points about replacing batteries yourself in quartz watches may make me think differently as that is the main drawback to quartz.
I get it, --- the attraction to small mechanical parts syncing together to project the time on one's wrist. lets face it tho', its antiquated technology, centuries old. bit of a hassle to set and wind, inaccurate to a lesser degree, get serviced , regulated, budget/marriage ending prices.
Ive purchased fairly high end, only to have it stop on me and dealing with sending back for repair, ugh- the blither never ceases.
Im done, im way too pragmatic and efficient for that nowadays.
much prefer the highest end -solar atomic [ once you get the hang of them] quartz.
pinpoint accuracy , no fuss, you might have to replace a capacitor in a decade[ maybe]
some ppl say '' those pieces '' have no soul, ha
y'all keep winding your over priced auto's- ive progressed. albeit great hobby. peace gents
Good video Simucom, solar watches are also quartz watches...i got a few watches, every of them is quartz, one is solar multiband and i can say that the quartz watches are dependable about the outside temperature and almost every quartz watch is gaining time instead of losing. My japanese quartz in Casio DW5600 is gaining 1 second per week, and my swiss ETA quartz (Marathon) is almost perfect, i didn't saw any losing or gaining of a time in a last month. Like a normal watch user (i'm not torturing my watches, i love them) i would say that the swiss quartz is almost perfect thing. In a future i'll give my best to buy more watches, definitely one or two more G's and a few more swiss watches. I would like to have automatic watch, if i'm not wearing it than it's gonna be on a winder, that's it. I didn't been a too big fan of automatic watches in the past, but why not? But probably it's gonna be a swiss automatic, not japanese.
Nice video Simucom, like usually
Yeah you're right. I guess I should have specified Quartz battery vs. Quartz solar, but I hope people get the point I was trying to make. Thanks for the support as usual!
Yes, no watch is without pros and cons. I have automatic, quartz and digital watches because they are exciting individually and for different occasions. But a watch was missing from my collection. So I bought a Casio Wave Ceptor (LCW-M100DSE-1AER) which has both solar and is radio controlled. It has a suitable size for me and features. However, I have put on a leather strap instead of the steel strap. Weight is 54 grams now, before 115 grams. I thought it was a good everyday watch. Good luck with the "time" in the future for all of you watch lovers :-)
Great watch choice. Searching for the "perfect" watch is what makes the journey fun.
@@degenerateWA Thanks :-). Actually, I'm also missing a smart watch, but it's not really me.
How is the watch now?
@@AhmadBadshah-s1w Great watch, my everyday watch 🙂
@@AhmadBadshah-s1w Still very satisfied with the watch as an everyday watch. Don't have to think about adjusting anything and very comfortable. I have put a Nato strap (seat belt fabric) on the watch.
Thanks a lot ! It was very interesting as opinion ! Those info are very precious to me ! :)
Glad to hear that!
great video, I love visiting your old videos
Always appreciate it🤘
good vid. :) I still like my solar, but good points... quartz. thanks
Yeah solar is definitely king IMO, but I've just been shifting my thought process on lifespan vs. ease of maintenance.
My daily wear tend to be solar with multiband 6 or GPS for time. Solves the problem of having to muck with setting them when I decide to wear something else.
Thank you for the video!
If I had to pick one fore overall reliability and lifespan, solar would be my choice
Solar. It’s a no brainer. Solar cells and capacitor batteries should last at least ten years or more. I have quartz watches here including a Seiko titanium chrono going strong after 12, years with just a few battery changes. Only watch snobs really claim autos are “better”. However, as a collector a really nice automatic is an understandable choice but it has to be a decent one which means megabucks by comparison. For reliability and accuracy the citizen ecodrive is about as good as it gets. Having said that I’d love a Tudor 200m dive automatic
I'm a watches's man, checking time on my wrist became a habit since my high school, and I found that the quartz watches is a better choice in the group of 7 watches I have in 38 years.
Yup. Quartz will always be king when it comes to accuracy.
FYI some watches use silicone gasket (they are usually semi transparent) they are made to be used dry, if you put silicone oil on them they'll turn into sticky goo.
Great insight, thanks for the info.
A fair and even handed review.
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm a watch collector.. Biden , Winner , invicta , Time X , Seiko ect. most of my are Automatic watches.. my battery watches I pull the pin out so it doesn't tick...
Every watch has their pros and cons and no watch lasts forever. Fortunately most can last longer then the owner if properly taken care of.
Nothing lasts forever! 😀
Yup. As long as it can last longer then the "honeymoon phase" and maybe a few years after then I'm happy 😁
Good review!
Thanks!
Automatic watches suck at keeping time.
interesting perspective
solar cells last about 25 to 30 years so..
they can last a few decades. Capacitors and batteries, which solar watches have, are a different story. Every type has pros and cons.
Just tell us which solar watch just requires replacing a battery pal ❤️
None. Every solar watch will require replacements of multiple components over time. However that also applies to every single type of watch.
;)
:) Ok, ty.
Love them all. All have their strengths and weaknesses.