Quote Originally Posted by earcutter View Post
I guess the first thing one has to ask is are they "ready" or if they even want a mechanical watch. Google "Mechanical vs Quartz". I think you'll learn quickly enough lol. Note though, the "magic" of a mechanical can only be experienced. At least I believe that.

Anyway, mechanical's are awesome. But were I to be a one watch guy... I somehow doubt I could sport one lol. Too much taking it off without something to put on in its place would drive me bonkers ! It would be so... 70's !!

That said - a quartz over $200 short of being cast from a precious metal seems ludicrous to me. Hmmm.... that might cause some hate saying that right there lol.
Really, when you think about it for the average guy who wants a watch to wear and doesn't know squat about them or care a quartz is the best option. You have lower initial cost and better accuracy and lower maint and they last longer. Mechanicals are for those who care about such things or people who use the watch to impress.

You can buy a Grand Seiko Quartz for almost 3 grand. For your money you get the superior finishing of the Grand Seiko Line and a mvmt accurate to 10 sec a year. Some think it's worth it.