Shouldn't all Quartz Watches just be Solar in 2023?
Why break the integrity/seal and waterproofness of a watch every 2 to 3 years when it can be done in intervals of decades?
Why?
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Carl Aguila
Father, Engineer, Sailor, Horologyholic, Traveler.
Aguascalientes, Mexico
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6.75” / 17.15 cm
The seals are going to need changing even before the batteries most of the time especially if you expose your watch to salt water and a lot of sweat over a few years. Deterioration of gaskets can cause rust or moisture inside the movement/module if not replaced on time.
The seals are going to need changing even before the batteries most of the time especially if you expose your watch to salt water and a lot of sweat over a few years. Deterioration of gaskets can cause rust or moisture inside the movement/module if not replaced on time.
That's correct! Even a mechanical Rolex after 10 years of age -- I wouldn't take into the water. That's the point of my post. Why have to break the integrity of a watch in 2-3 years when it can be done in 10 years or so ..... There are quartz watches with 10 year battery life. Some of my casios wil do that.
You make a valid point
I hope more people weigh in and give more info.
Don’t have the answer my self
Only way I can see it is it’s a price point thing
I’m sure solar cost more for the Tech no?
And by the way seiko Arnie. My guy! Have one too and I loooove it…
I hear horror stories about capacitors and stuff crapping out between 5-15 years. But others still works after what must be 30years about now. The ProMaster Tough seires has sealed casebacks are not meant to be serviced at any point and are expected to outlive us. And how it's treated with charging and keeping a high charge most of the time has something to do with that appearantly.
I think solar is great. But I don't mind a regular battery either. Especially if it's on a watch that is easy to change batteries on yourself 😊
There is still a spot for both. And kinetic is also a cool thing 😅
Because batteries are cheap and available, plus I'm one of the very few people here that doesn't go around dunking their watch all the time for no good reason, so water resistance is pretty irrelevant to me. On top of that, my cuff covers the watch.
I have an eco drive skyhawk where I had to change the capacitor battery after about 12 years or so. I did it myself so I don't swim with that watch now as I'm not confident it has the same water resistance.
I think all solar still have to have their capacitor batteries replaced sooner or later anyway and plenty of casios have 10 year batteries.
I would go for one with a 203 year battery though!!