Automatic vs Quartz Watches: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle

Choosing between an automatic watch and a quartz watch is one of the most important decisions when selecting a timepiece. Both movements offer unique benefits and personalities, and the right choice depends on how you live, how you move, and what you value in a watch. At Day and Night Watch Co. we build watches with meaning and purpose, so understanding the difference helps you select the option that truly represents you.

What Is an Automatic Watch

An automatic watch is powered by movement. As you wear it, your natural wrist motion winds the internal mainspring. There is no battery. No electronics. An automatic watch is a living mechanism engineered to move with you.

Our Sango 878 Collection uses the trusted Seiko NH38 automatic movement. Known for durability, accuracy, and long term reliability, it offers a smooth mechanical feel and a deep sense of craftsmanship.

Why People Choose Automatic Watches

A deeper connection to the watch
You can feel the engineering working as you move.

No battery replacements
Your motion keeps the watch powered.

Smoother hand movement
Mechanical watches glide instead of ticking sharply.

A premium wearing experience
Automatic watches are often associated with higher craftsmanship and mechanical artistry.

What Is a Quartz Watch

A quartz watch is powered by a battery. The battery sends a current to a quartz crystal that vibrates at a consistent frequency. This vibration powers a motor that moves the hands.

Every watch in our Pharaoh and Queen Pharaoh collections uses a high quality Japanese Miyota quartz movement, known for exceptional precision and minimal maintenance.

Why People Choose Quartz Watches

High accuracy
Quartz watches outperform most automatics in pure precision.

Low maintenance
Replace the battery every few years and keep moving.

Lightweight comfort
Quartz movements allow for slimmer cases.

Everyday convenience
Set it once and go about your day.

Which One Is Better

The truth is neither is better. They simply serve different lifestyles.

Choose automatic if you want:
A mechanical connection
A premium feel
Smooth movement
Zero battery replacements
A watch that represents your identity

Choose quartz if you want:
High accuracy
Low maintenance
Lightweight comfort
Daily simplicity
Clean modern styling

Choosing Based on Your Life

If you enjoy engineering and want something that reflects craftsmanship, the Sango 878 automatic series is the perfect fit.

If you prefer simplicity and accuracy with a bold stainless steel look, the Pharaoh and Queen Pharaoh quartz models give you exactly that.

Explore more from Day & Night Watch Co:

 
• Automatic models: The Sango 878 Collection
 
• Mens quartz watches: The Pharaoh Collection
 
• Womens quartz watches: The Queen Pharaoh Collection