I have an Omega Seamaster, which I've owned and enjoyd with pride for a few years now. It keeps perfect time, seems nearly indestructable, and looks great.
Recently, a relative-in-law was looking at it and said, somewhat condescendngly, "Oh. You got the quartz.". He went on to explain that it wasn't really anything more than a pretty digital watch.
So, my question is this. Why would you want a mechanical watch more than a quartz? I understand that the sweepig second hand is pretty, and there is some nestalgia associated to the fine craftsmanship of a mechanical watch. . . But aren't they unreliable, highly delicate, and require regular maintenance? I chose a quartz for it's accuracy and reliabilty. Should I feel like I have any less of a watch?
Recently, a relative-in-law was looking at it and said, somewhat condescendngly, "Oh. You got the quartz.". He went on to explain that it wasn't really anything more than a pretty digital watch.
So, my question is this. Why would you want a mechanical watch more than a quartz? I understand that the sweepig second hand is pretty, and there is some nestalgia associated to the fine craftsmanship of a mechanical watch. . . But aren't they unreliable, highly delicate, and require regular maintenance? I chose a quartz for it's accuracy and reliabilty. Should I feel like I have any less of a watch?