I've been pondering on the fact that movements like (for example) Seiko's latest iteration of their 9F quartz series are truly exceptional. Amazing accuracy, great functionality (e.g. independently adjustable hour hands), instant date change at 12, thermocompensation, fine movement finishing etc and yet there still seems in some quarters to be a stigma against quartz, even at this level.

I'm not talking about putting it up against a Patek minute repeater but comparing it to something like an Omega 8500 or Rolex 3230 mechanical movement. I guess if you don't like the idea of a battery then it is your money and your choice but I'd be interested to get your thoughts on this.

One could argue that the level of build sophistication to produce one of these movements is at least on par with the aforementioned mechanicals (read on how the quartz crystals are selected, how a hair spring is inserted, fine adjustments, Tokyo stripes etc).

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