Monday, July 27, 2009

Quartz In Watches And Timing Technology

There are many different available quartz watch models. In fact, it would take days to list all of the different brands and models. However, there are a few that are very popular and represent a decent price point. One popular model is the Seiko Men’s Quarter Classic. This sleek metallic design gives it a very classic look that is hard to top. It features a stainless steel case and band with a fold-over deployment clasp. The display is crystal which gives it great durability and practicality.

Another great quartz watch is the Spade Watch Company’s TC3 model. This watch features a Tungsten Carbide case that gives the watch extreme levels of durability, since it is one of the hardest metals in the world. It is crafted with lasers and diamonds meaning that it is virtually scratch-proof. If you’ve been looking for one of the most durable watches on the market, this is it.

What makes a quartz watch superior to any other type of watch? Let’s look at how quartz works exactly. Quartz has piezoelectric properties that make it a great form of timekeeping. A quartz crystal is inserted into the watch and this creates a frequency. The frequency then regulates a crystal oscillator that makes the watch tick. This keeps time and therefore allows you to have a reliable time keeper in your watch. Most quartz watches offer you the reliability of being with 10 seconds per year of the actual time. This is pretty impressive quality from any wristwatch.

The history of the quartz watch is relatively young. The first quartz clock was built in 1927 by Warren Marrison and J.W. Horton. Many people don’t know that the clock was invented in Bell Telephone Laboratories. Therefore the inventor of the telephone was also indirectly associated with the invention of the quartz clock.