A quartz movement uses a small piece of vibrating quartz powered by a battery. A small computer chip converts the vibrations into time. Quartz watches are more durable and more accurate because they have very few moving parts.

Mechanical watches are divided into two categories: manual wind and automatic wind. Both use a rotating wheel powered by a spring to measure time. The manual wind watch must be wound by hand. The automatic watch is wound by the movement of your arm and wrist. These watches are for those who appreciate old world craftsmanship and the attention to detail.