Round-UpTop 10 Quartz Watches for Men in India

It’s about time we admit that quartz watches were our real gateway to fine watchmaking (unless you were born with a golden spoon, that is). More often than not, your first watch would have been a quartz and just like your first car, it demands respect. Battery-powered watches have no limit to adding incredible complications and fantastic build quality, all for an affordable package, and I think we can all agree that the quartz technology was nothing less than a gift to us.

In the watch industry, however, quartz technology received mixed blessings. On the one hand, it was a technology that promised top performance at an affordable price. On the other hand, it almost killed the centuries-old Swiss craftsmanship and mechanical timekeeping (almost decimated it to dust). Because of this clash of loyalties (that still exists today), the ‘technology of the future’ today is barely respected in serious watch circles, no matter how well made they may be. A quartz timepiece probably won’t be in a serious connoisseur’s collection, but I can tell you it’s all in the mind. It’s nothing more than a personal preference.

In fact, we have seen some quartz watches having a lot more popularity and more success versus their mechanical counterparts. Today we’re bringing you 10 of the most popular quartz watches for men in India that even the most ardent watch snob would be proud to strap on.

10. Tissot T- Sport V8 Chronograph

Taking the prominent spot on our list is this Swiss-made quartz chronograph from Tissot. Tissot, as we all know, is a phenomenal brand with a phenomenal reputation, and the V8 is something they should absolutely be proud of. A classy and sophisticated chronograph with a unique green Tachymeter scale, three Chrono registers, and a luxurious strap that together make this watch one of the best-looking chronographs in the market, for a fraction of a price!

9. Rado Centrix

The ‘first Swiss watch’ for millions, also the most searched watch on the internet. The ‘black and gold’ Centrix has been every die hard Rado loyalist’s first choice. With its unfazed-minimalistic design, made of ceramic, this watch is perfect for either a formal or casual attire. Additionally, its extremely light weight and comfortable as well.

8. Movado Bold

Before you roll your eyes and start typing “Movado” into a Google search, know this: a good majority of their watches are quartz, they have the 2^nd biggest share of the US watch market (after Rolex) and they also happen to be our Prime Minister (Mr. Narendra Modi’s) choice! Though there are many other luxurious models of the brand available, the Bold stands out as it offers everything you could have wished for from the brand for less than a fraction really! You’re getting a Swiss Made watch with the brand’s iconic dial with the signature dot at 12, for just INR 27,000!

7. Casio G-Shock Gravitymaster

In the world of battery-powered timepieces, there are quartz watches, and then there are G-shocks. Annual Calendar, Digital Compass, Shock Resistant world timer with a 10-year guarantee. Is there anything more you could ask for in INR 11,995? The G-Shock has been a game changer for this very reason and Gravitymaster is by far their best and most popular watch in recent times.

6. Breitling Colt Quartz

In case you didn’t know, Breitling too are masters of the Quartz world with their ‘Superquartz’ technology that’s 10 times more accurate than your average automatic watch and is COSC Certified!

The Breitling Colt Quartz is by far their most handsome offering, featuring a screw-locked crown and a glare-proof sapphire crystal to ensure reliability and readability up to 200 meters into the briny deep. There’s no denying that it’s a great looking watch to own and one that should draw some envious stares wherever you go.

5. TAG Heuer Formula 1

Should you find yourself behind the wheel, zipping past your opponents and cruising through the finish line, the iconic Formula 1 is the perfect quartz companion. Modeled after the iconic Formula 1 watch of the past, this watch is nostalgia done right. At just under Rs 94,900, the Formula 1 is not exactly inexpensive — but if the track is your home away from home, and if you’ve always dreamt of owning a TAG Heuer, it probably is.

4. Raymond Weil Tango 300

Sports watches are primarily built for comfort, which is why they tend to be wearable day in and day out. In the world of quartz timepieces, they don’t get better than Raymond Weil’s Tango. Launched as the “versatile chronograph”, it vows to never let its wearer down under the sea (as deep as 300m) or when you’re on the racing track, with its super accurate Swiss-made quartz chronograph. Own this and you’re sorted for life.

3. Baume & Mercier Classima Quartz

Baume only entered the Quartz arena a year back and their Classima, and it’s been breaking records around the world. And why wouldn’t it!  With its minimalist, clean, and iconic details like the leaf shaped hour and minute hands and Roman numerals, a high-quality stainless steel finish and arguably one of the best-made leather straps you would ever wear for just INR 76,000, it’s a rare find and you should get your hands on one ASAP.

2. Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual

The Japanese quartz watch invasion was so devastating for the luxury watch world that it even made the mighty Rolex build a quartz timepiece. But who fuelled this fire? None other than Seiko. Seiko hasn’t forgotten its faithful movement and keeps reinventing the Quartz even today with all kinds of tech. Their biggest re-invention of the quartz watch has been the ‘Kinetic’ movement – a battery powered watch that gave the wearer the accuracy of a quartz with the feeling of a mechanical movement. The tech is so advanced that when the watch is not being worn, it hibernates and the hands stop moving to conserve energy, which means that this watch literally will last you a lifetime.

The Premier Kinetic is the most affordable watch with this technology in the market and is No. 2 on our list because it’s so much more advanced than other quartz watches out there!

1. Omega Seamaster Diver

Quartz watch for the Bucket list: attractive, elegant, and iconic. For our money, the Seamaster Aqua Terra has it all. Featuring the collection’s teak pattern dial, inspired by wooden decks of luxury sailboats and bearing the famous ‘Seamaster’ logo behind a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal —in a clean and classic package. At 38.5mm, the Seamaster may wear small for some men but the cult watch is enough to grab attention with no effort at all. If it sees a little light every now and then, you can even admire the Aqua Terra’s powerful luminosity.

Apart from being water resistant up to 150m (500ft), the inclusion of quartz has helped the watch to be far more reliable than a mechanical version under the sea. Need more reasons to add this to your bucket list?

All the above watches are available at Ethos Watch Boutiques.

Did we miss your favorite Quartz watch? Let us know in the comments section below!