Best Quartz Watches To Buy In 2024

World’s most accurate quartz watches

There’s a piece of misleading information about buying quartz watches that they are not worth buying or, are considered to be a depreciating asset, but these are myths because quartz watches can be good too!

Quartz watches are much more efficient compared to mechanical watches, these timepieces can keep time better than any mechanical watches out there, with some movements losing as low as one second per year!

Quartz watches are not necessarily superior to mechanical watches. Quartz watches use electrical components and quartz crystals to keep time, while mechanical watches rely on mechanical components. There's no comparison between the two types of movements. However, this doesn't make battery-operated watches any less valuable than mechanical watches.

Remember that timepieces are not just about the price tag, the movement, or the precious stones used in the watch. Timepieces are about the moments they represent. They are not simply about the time they show you, but about the memories they evoke. Timekeeping is all about the emotions and sent; it's about passing down these sentiments to future generations.

Quartz watches are the best ones to start with if you’re getting into appreciating watches and admiring their beauty, they are comparatively cheaper and more practical in day-to-day use. So, with this let’s look at some of the best quartz watches available in the market for you to grab.

Q Timex

Starting with Q Timex, this watch evokes a vintage yet sporty look, wrapped in stainless steel, showcasing the day and the date window, it’s a beautiful piece to own. It’s available in a bi-color bezel and comes with a GMT complication as well.

• Dial Diameter: 30mm

• Case Material: stainless steel

• Water Resistant: 30m

Timex Expedition Collection

There are a lot of watches in this collection varying from different specifications and styles, and complications. one of which is the Timex Chrono, with its rugged design and military look, it brings out an adventure in you. Built to last this timepiece is available in two colors, and both suits well for any occasion

• Dial Diameter: 43mm

• Case Material: stainless steel

• Water Resistant: 100m

Citizen Eco-Drive Watches

Citizen watches are all about accuracy, these budget-friendly watches are best if you want to wear them daily, Eco-Drive collections vary in different sizes, complications, and usability.

No one in the industry manufactures quartz like Citizen, these watches are refined to perfection, a specialty about the Eco-Drive line-up is that although they use a quartz crystal to keep time, these watches are not battery-powered but rather solar-powered quartz watches, these timepieces consist of a solar panel behind the face of the watch which allows light to pass through and generate enough electricity to keep the watch running. 

The Citizen Eco-Drive, of the Promaster series, is a perfect blend of contemporary and luxury, JY8125-54L is a beast of a watch with functions like a world timer, perpetual calendar, flying distance, navigation calculating functions, and more, It consists of an Ana-Digi LED display

• Dial Diameter: 48mm

• Case Material: stainless steel

• Water Resistant: 20 Bar

Citizen Chronomaster

When talking about some of the most accurate timepieces to exist in this world, you must include Citizen Chronomaster.

Specifically the Citizen Chronomaster CAQ57-0953, also known as “The Citizen”. It is equipped with a Japanese quartz movement which is so accurate that it loses just around ±5 seconds a year! plus, it is a perpetual calendar, so you don’t have to adjust the timer until 2100!

The accuracy of a quartz watch can be affected by changes in temperature. To maintain high standards, these timepieces are equipped with a feature called Thermocompensation, which helps enhance accuracy by compensating for temperature variations. This feature is remarkable in the world of horology.

• Dial Diameter: 38mm

• Case Material: Titanum

• Water Resistant: 100m