Quartz caliber with an international reputation: the names you can trust

Quartz caliber with an international reputation: the names you can trust

For the first time on the world market, wristwatches with a quartz movement appeared in 1969 and since then have begun to conquer the world at an accelerated pace. The first model of Quartz Astron was released on December 25 thanks to the specialists of the company Sieco. This mechanism had a frequency of 8192 Hz, while in modern calibers this figure is about four times higher, which has a positive effect on the accuracy of the stroke. But the principle of operation remained unchanged. The anchor was replaced by a quartz generator, which was affected by an electric current. Oscillation of the generator can be transmitted either to the mechanism that makes the arrows move, or to the crystal display. But only in the first case, the watch is considered quartz, and in the second – electronic.

Features of quartz wristwatches

Since that time, the market for wristwatches and quartz movements, in particular, has undergone significant changes. As a result, we managed to create an accessory that is characterized by high accuracy and reliability. Quartz mechanisms differ significantly from mechanical ones. And it's not just the lack of need to regularly wind the crown.

For example, a mechanical watch may get lost or even break when the temperature rises. This can happen if you leave them in the sun or if you go to the sauna in an accessory. Quartz is not afraid of this. But severe hypothermia for him, on the contrary, is dangerous. Quartz watch movement can work stably with various complications, such as a stopwatch, alarm clock, chronograph. In this case, the chip is slightly complicated and the price of the accessory is almost not affected. And the shockproof performance of quartz watches is higher than that of their mechanical counterparts.

Quartz calibers and their properties

To describe their advantages and features can be infinitely long. Now let's take a closer look at the most popular calibers produced by the famous Swiss company ETA. Today, they are one of the most popular and popular on the market. These mechanisms are equipped with accessories of such world brands as Oris, Epos, omega, Frederick Constant, Lui Erard, Mauric Lacroix, Raymond vail, Ivisi, etc.

The most popular ETA calibers:

THERMOLINE

FLATLINE

NORMFLATLINE

TRENDLINE

FASHIONLINE

THERMOLINE

The presence of thermal compensation is a distinctive feature of this line. All models in this series display the battery level (EOL). The most widespread use of this caliber was in the manufacture of watches for people who lead an active lifestyle, engaged in extreme sports.

FLATLINE

All mechanisms presented in this line are gold-plated. Just like in the previous version, there is a low battery indicator. Mechanisms here can have a variety of shapes: a rectangle, a circle, or a butterfly shape. They are the smallest in thickness and range from 0.98 to 6.9 mm. They are mainly installed in premium accessories.

NORMFLATLINE

These quartz mechanisms are made not only of metal, but also of synthetic elements, which made them significantly cheaper. If they are coated with gold, it means that there is an option to indicate the battery charge. The shape can also be round, rectangular, or" butterfly".

TRENDLINE

This is a line of relatively inexpensive quartz mechanisms. Some of them are covered in gold and have a battery indicator, and some of them are normal and without this option. An even more budget-friendly analog of the line is the NORMLINE series, which is assembled in China. And this is the only difference.

FASHIONLINE

These are so-called" one-time " mechanisms. All parts in them are made of synthetic materials. They are cheap, but if they break, they must be changed completely. Damaged elements cannot be repaired. The functionality is broad, from controlling the hour, minute, and second hands to working with chronographs, stopwatches, and alarm clocks.

Mechanisms of wristwatches presented in the catalog of the company "best-Time" also correspond to international quartz calibers, are of high quality and reliability. Every owner of an accessory purchased in an online store can make sure of this.