How does a quartz watch work?

[Locutus]

How does a quartz watch work? - James May's Q&A (Ep 26) - Head Squeeze - YouTube

 

[Nuggler]

Simple, really.

It has, like, quartz.

It's in the watch.

And it makes it work.

Say "thanks Nugg"

 

[spaminator]

I've always used digital clocks and watches.

 

[L Gilbert]

And a little bit about atomic clocks.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/atomic-clock.htm

 

[spaminator]

I thought about getting self setting digital clocks and watches. I never looked into it because I figured they would be expensive.

 

[DaSleeper]

I thought about getting self setting digital clocks and watches. I never looked into it because I figured they would be expensive.

I have one such alarm clock in the house and any time piece that periodically has to be reset is synced to that one.
I forget what I paid for it but It wasn't that expensive....An atomic wrist watch on the other hand, I doubt that you could get one for under $100.

 

[spaminator]

I have one such alarm clock in the house and any time piece that periodically has to be reset is synced to that one.
I forget what I paid for it but It wasn't that expensive....An atomic wrist watch on the other hand, I doubt that you could get one for under $100.

thanks for the info.