Automatic or quartz: which one to choose

An automatic watch is powered by a rotor that winds the mainspring as you move. There is no battery: as long as you wear it, it keeps running, and its sweeping seconds hand is a small daily pleasure.

A quartz watch uses a battery and a vibrating crystal. It is more accurate, thinner and needs almost no attention besides a battery change every few years.

Choose an automatic if you love mechanics and want a watch that can last for generations with regular servicing. Choose quartz if you want a grab-and-go watch that is always on time.