Non mechanically powered watch for my collection

rcs914 · Jul 29, 2020

Depending on your willingness to spend, maybe one of The Citizen Chronomasters? Guaranteed 5SPY accuracy - the best in the world. There are lots of options. Here's one:

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Solar, titanium, perpetual calendar till 2100, hyper accurate thermocompensated movement - what's not to love (other than the price of $2K)?

alkearl · Jul 29, 2020

A alkearl
I can certainly appreciate going after something for its historical significance. In that case, what about considering some of the early Seiko quartz' for their history (old Astrons I hear are tough to find, but maybe a 7a28 (first analog quartz chronograph from what I understand), or some early electric Hamilton (despite them being something of a nuisance to own and the mechanicals outperforming them, they are a part of watch history).

https://www.wired.com/2008/01/dayintech-0103/

Clearly i missed the first of your stated options above being a 7a28... helps when you can remember what you read 5 minutes ago...

SkunkPrince · Jul 29, 2020

I were you, I would consider a Bulova Accutron, an Accutron II, or Precisionist. Accutron for the obvious reasons and the Accutron II and Precisionist have similar (same?) movements with a smooth sweep of the second hand.

Or, if you're independently wealthy, a Grand Seiko Spring Drive (get me one too while you're at it).

MoclovFlop · Jul 29, 2020

Might I suggest something electro-mechanical (Landeron 4750 or Lip R148)?

Or is that too close to mechanical for what you're looking for?

But I might be biased...😉

Tony · Jul 29, 2020

How about a Longines Heritage Conquest V.H.P.?

Zapatta · Jul 30, 2020

Im voting for Flieger! Nice design and cool patina. Great for daily beater and no worries about setting time. Perfect! ::stirthepot::

Stripey · Jul 30, 2020

SkunkPrince
I were you, I would consider a Bulova Accutron, an Accutron II, or Precisionist. Accutron for the obvious reasons and the Accutron II and Precisionist have similar (same?) movements with a smooth sweep of the second hand.

Or, if you're independently wealthy, a Grand Seiko Spring Drive (get me one too while you're at it).

I guess a Spring Drive doesn't fit with the battery powered requirement - but I agree he should add that to the list anyway!

Professor · Jul 30, 2020

For a modern useful everyday watch, Citizen Eco drive Chronograph.
Only got this one because it was a factory refurb at a very reasonable price. MSRP is $295, I got mine for $80. Here is the catalog image.

For a collectors item I'd choose the Accutron Astronaut . There seems to be enough interest in these that parts can be found and there are some skilled restorers out there to keep them in running condition.

Bugbait · Jul 30, 2020

For something more expensive I second the X-33. Great tool watch and strong lineage.

For always ready to go and no hassles? Hard to beat a Citizen Eco-Drive, I always have at least one in my collection as the go to basher watch.

janice&fred · Jul 30, 2020

I am partial to the Tag Heuer 2000 and Aquaracer line both mechanical and quartz. Here is our typical Aquaracer quartz dive model made for Philippine Airline pilots. After much pestering my wife glommed it from her pilot uncle. One will notice it's case back is unique as Tag produced it especially for Philippine Airlines without the dive helmet relief. Anyways mass-produced models are plentiful and not very expensive used.

Alpha · Jul 30, 2020

Great fan of the Citizen Eco-Drive, even locked away it seems to run forever, must check that out one day.

janice&fred · Jul 30, 2020

Another of my favorites is the Tissot line of quartz chronographs. This one I wear all the time and they are well made and perfect for cost-sensitive applications like mine. (In other words I'm a cheapskate)

Dor_42 · Jul 30, 2020

janice&fred
I am partial to the Tag Heuer 2000 and Aquaracer line both mechanical and quartz. Here is our typical Aquaracer quartz dive model made for Philippine Airline pilots. After much pestering my wife glommed it from her pilot uncle. One will notice it's case back is unique as Tag produced it especially for Philippine Airlines without the dive helmet relief. Anyways mass-produced models are plentiful and not very expensive used.

Exactly what I wanted to suggest, there's also the Formula 1 line.

It comes in many other color and bracelet variations.

May I ask if there's a defined budget?
An AP could also fall under the category so trying to better understand what you are looking for...

guwipa · Jul 30, 2020

In terms of just adding one to the Collection and not for daily wear I would suggest a 196.0090 (mvmt is cal 1342), which is more typical for the early 80th decade. A time when Omega tried to keep up its understanding of building high quality watches what one clearly can see at case and bracelet).

Got mine as a very NOS and didn't wear it at all. Just to know it sits in my box is good for me (following the same approach of beeing a "Quartz-Child" like you are 😀

Enjoy:

Cheers,

Winny

Non mechanically powered watch for my collection

rcs914

alkearl

SkunkPrince

MoclovFlop

Tony

Zapatta

Stripey

Professor

Bugbait

janice&fred

Alpha

janice&fred

Dor_42

guwipa

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