Results for Mechanical vs Quartz

“Chasing vs. defending” - Novak Djokovic on tennis, tourbillons & his Hublot collection

Ahead of the 2026 US Open, Novak Djokovic caught up with our US Editor Zach Blass to talk tennis, watches, and Hublot editions.

Bring a Loupe: A Hamilton Cross Country, A Heuer Titanium Quartz, A Movado Super Sub Sea Chronograph, And More

Welcome to August's end, everyone. I never know how to start these things—there's too much variety in most of our days, meaning that, short of borderline universal cultural experiences, it's hard to know what we'd all even know about. That said, I'd like to offer quick thanks: I've now lucked into writing Bring A Loupe for six months, and it's just tremendous fun, soup to nuts. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to working as hard as I can to not bore you for as long as I'm allowed. Also, boo to Dolly Parton's and Tim Curry's passing. Terrible plot twist. Scorekeeping last week's picks, the Hublot Orlinski's on hold, the Seiko Sportura sold for €1,350, the Breitling Tabarly for €760, and the Yema Tomahawk for £800. Strays I have failed to highlight fun skin divers over the last couple of weeks, so let me ameliorate that lack with this Dupont and this LIP. They share identical all-steel skin diver cases; the differences in their bezels are awfully minor, and the Dupont's got a bracelet, so maybe that's enough of a needle-mover. This Breguet Chronoscope pocketwatch in platinum's not in perfect condition—the dial's got a few spots—but it is also incredibly gorgeous, the design is fantastic, and Monaco Legend Group sold a silver version in 2023 for €16,000, so plan accordingly. I could be wrong, but it looks like this ultra-thin solid gold quartz Jaeger was made by other brands as well, among them Bulova (who called their version a Phantom) and Microma (appare...

Did Mido Actually Improve Its Core Diver? Ocean Star 200 vs. Ocean Star Titanium

Is the newer Mido Ocean Star 200 actually better? We compare it hands-on with the older Ocean Star Titanium to see which diver makes more sense today.

Which Vintage-Inspired Dress Watch Wins? Bernhardt Captain vs. Baltic MR01

Compare the Bernhardt Captain and Baltic MR01 for vintage styling, dial detail, finishing, and wearability, and decide which one prioritizes character more.

Which Understated Rolex Is Better? Reviewing The Air-King vs. Explorer 14270

We’ve worn both the Rolex Air-King 14000 and Explorer 14270. Here’s which understated Rolex we’d actually choose for everyday wear.

Citizen Eco-Drive Watch Showdown: Nighthawk vs Navihawk Hands-On Review

The Citizen Navihawk 40 and Nighthawk offer two very different takes on the modern pilot watch. After wearing both, one proved easier to recommend.

The Unimatic UT1-PD Dive Watch Pairs 300M With Seiko Quartz Toughness

The Unimatic Modello Uno UT1-PD brings a 300m rating, MIL-STD-810H durability, and a shock-housed Seiko VH31 movement to a 250-piece run.

The Best Affordable Field Watch Under $50? Militado vs. Rdunae Hands-On

A hands-on comparison of two affordable field watch models that deliver serious value, comfort, and convenience at under $50.

Seiko vs. Citizen Dive Watches: The Better Brand for Everyday Ownership

After years of wearing Seiko and Citizen dive watches, we compare ownership, movements, build quality, wearability, and long-term appeal.

Casio Duro vs Seiko Turtle: Hands-On With Two Dive Watch Icons

The Casio Duro costs a fraction of the Seiko Turtle, but price does not tell the whole story. We tested both to decide which one we would keep.

Invicta Pro Diver vs Casio Duro: Two Affordable Dive Watch Icons Tested

See how the Invicta Pro Diver and Casio Duro compare after hands-on testing, from movements and build quality to value, wearability, and the winner.

Citizen Garrison BM8560 vs TAG Heuer Autavia: An Affordable Pilot Watch Alternative?

I own both the Citizen Garrison and the TAG Heuer Autavia WBE5116.EB0173, and the difference between them goes far beyond price. The Citizen Garrison uses Citizen’s light-powered Eco-Drive movement and a remarkably light Super Titanium case, while the TAG Heuer Autavia is a Swiss automatic pilot watch with a COSC-certified Calibre 5 movement, a 42 mm steel case and a distinctive blue smoked dial. One is accessible and practical, designed for easy daily ownership. The other is a discontinued premium model with strong aviation heritage. That makes this an unusual but revealing comparison. Can an affordable Citizen Garrison provide the same wrist presence, legibility and everyday enjoyment as a significantly more expensive TAG Heuer Autavia? And how much do the Autavia’s automatic movement, finishing, heritage and premium positioning actually change the ownership experience? In this comparison, I will examine their design, comfort, materials, movements, readability and real-world value. For anyone searching for the best affordable pilot watches, or wondering whether an affordable pilot watch alternative can compete with a premium Swiss model, these two watches offer a fascinating answer. Case Size, Quality, and Comfort Both watches are very well made, but I sincerely prefer the Citizen’s case. The TAG Heuer Autavia has the solid construction and clean finishing expected from a premium Swiss watch. Its stainless-steel case feels substantial, and the transitions between i...

Enamel vs. Lacquer Dial Watches: What You Actually Need To Know

Enamel and lacquer are two of the most well known dial finishing techniques, here we establish the differences and similarities between the two.

Rolex Submariner vs Tudor Pelagos FXD: Is the Rolex Worth Twice as Much?

We wore the Tudor Pelagos FXD and Rolex Submariner to find out whether the Rolex justifies twice the price or the Tudor is the better dive watch.

Invicta Pro Diver vs Rolex Submariner: A Hands-on $80 vs $10K Dive Watch Comparison

We compare the Invicta Pro Diver and Rolex Submariner after wearing both. See where the $10,000 price difference goes and which watch offers better value.

Which Vintage-Inspired Dive Watch Gets It Right: Squale Sub 37 Legend vs. Baltic Aquascaphe?

Two vintage-inspired divers, two very different approaches. We compare the Squale Sub 37 Legend and Baltic Aquascaphe to see which one works better.

Watchdives EXD vs Tudor Pelagos FXD: A $149 vs $5,000 Dive Watch Comparison

We compared the $149 Watchdives EXD and $5,025 Tudor Pelagos FXD on wearability, movement, and value to see how close cheap titanium really gets.

Best Military Dive Watch? Marathon TSAR vs. CWC Royal Navy Diver vs. CWC SBS Diver

We tested the Marathon TSAR, CWC 1980 Royal Navy Diver Re-Issue, and CWC SBS Diver to see which military dive watch is worthy of your collection.

Breguet Classique Chronométrie Ref. 7727: The World’s Most Accurate Mechanical Watch?

The Better Rolex GMT-Master II Alternative? Imperial Oceanguard vs. Steinhart Ocean 39

We reviewed the Imperial Oceanguard GMT and Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT hands-on to see which affordable Rolex GMT-Master II alternative is easier to live with.Gemini is AI and can make mistakes.

Titanium Dive Watch Showdown: Halios Seaforth IV vs Tudor Pelagos FXD

We reviewed both the Halios Seaforth IV and Tudor Pelagos FXD to compare comfort, design, value, and long-term appeal between these two titanium dive watches.

The Inventor and the Survivor: Breguet Vs Vacheron Constantin

Put two authentic, luxury timepieces on a table, and you won’t kill a conversation. There may, however, be a second or so of awkward silence, as the recipient takes in what the hand has achieved.

Kevin O’Leary vs. Andrew McUtchen: $10,000 watch buying challenge at Time+Tide NYC

What happens when Kevin O'Leary walks into the Time+Tide NYC Discovery Studio with $10K and an opinion about everything?

Affordable Rolex GMT-Master II Alternatives Showdown: Imperial vs Vaer

Compare the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT and Imperial Oceanguard GMT as affordable Rolex GMT-Master II alternatives, with hands-on notes on wearability, movements, value, and daily use.

TAG Heuer Built a Solar Quartz Watch for Indy 500 Diehards

The new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph x Indy 500 skips the loud racing palette for something quieter. Limited to 1,110 pieces at $2,250.

Microbrand GMT Watch Showdown: Monta Skyquest vs Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer

Before choosing a microbrand GMT, see how Monta and Jack Mason compare in real-world wear, from bracelet feel and finishing to travel functionality and overall value.

Chronoswiss at Watches and Wonders 2026: Four Expressions of Modern Mechanical Watchmaking

We Reviewed Seiko’s Most Affordable Diver vs One of Its Most Expensive

Thinking about upgrading from the Seiko 5KX to the Marinemaster? Compare movement, build, design, lume, and wearability to see if the price jump makes sense.

Which Brands Make The Best High-Accuracy Quartz Watches?

These five watchmakers occupy the upper echelon of high-tech timekeeping efficiency.More

Buying Guide - Small but Mighty II - Six Mechanical Chronographs Under 40mm

Just last week, we looked at six very versatile watches of 36mm and under, and this week we’re sort of revisiting the topic. However, instead of looking at more time-only or time-and-date watches, we turn to one of the single most popular complications in the industry: the mighty Chronograph! While a chronograph movement requires a […]