Spurred by another thread, I offer you my conclusion regarding quartzes and watch collecting. Collecting vintage quartz right now is honestly one of the smartest moves you can make in watch collecting, and the reasons go way beyond just saving a bit of money. For a long time, the hobby looked down on quartz, viewing it as the technology that almost killed traditional watchmaking. But if you flip the perspective, the late 1970s and 1980s were actually a golden era of insane innovation. Early quartz movements weren't the cheap plastic circuits we see today; they were high-end, over-engineered pieces of technology. Brands like Girard-Perregaux, Seiko, and even Rolex poured massive resources into making quartz movements that were beautifully finished, built on mechanical gear trains, and meant to be serviced, not thrown away. From a design standpoint, quartz changed everything. Because the movements were so compact, designers were freed from the constraints of bulky mechanical calibers. This is what gave us the definitive aesthetic of the era: ultra-thin profiles, sharp geometric cases, and iconic integrated bracelets that feel incredibly relevant and modern today. The best part is the value proposition. While the prices for vintage mechanical watches are going through the roof, you can still find incredibly rare, historically significant, and beautifully finished vintage quartz watches for a fraction of the cost. They give you that perfect blend of historical importance, "grab-and-go" grab accuracy, and distinctive style. The market is definitely starting to wake up to this, and people are finally appreciating these watches for the engineering marvels they are. Hunting for them now, before everyone else catches on, is where the real fun is.

That Lapis Lazuli dial in the sun 🤩 I am absolutely smitten with this watch!!

Combat Sub is back on the wrist today.