Quartz Watches

A quartz watch keeps time using a battery-powered oscillating crystal, which is why it's the most common and generally most accurate type of watch movement available. This collection covers Casio and Timex quartz models sold in Pakistan, spanning simple everyday pieces to more detailed chronograph and analog-digital designs.

Why Quartz Is the Default Choice for Most Watches

Inside a quartz watch, a small battery sends an electrical current through a quartz crystal, which vibrates at a precise, consistent frequency. A circuit counts those vibrations to keep time. It's a simpler, cheaper mechanism than a mechanical movement, and it's also considerably more accurate for daily use.

• Typical accuracy within 15 to 20 seconds per month, far tighter than most automatic movements
• Battery life usually lasts 2 to 3 years before it needs replacing
• Lower manufacturing cost, which keeps quartz watches more affordable overall
• No winding or regular wear required to keep the movement running

Quartz vs Automatic: What's the Real Difference?

People often assume "automatic" means better, but it really depends on what you're looking for. A quartz watch will keep more accurate time day to day and needs almost no maintenance beyond an occasional battery swap. An automatic watch trades that accuracy for the appeal of a mechanical movement that never needs a battery at all, as long as it's worn regularly.

• Choose quartz if day-to-day accuracy and low maintenance matter most to you
• Choose automatic if you're drawn to mechanical craftsmanship and don't mind occasional time drift

Related Collections

Curious about the mechanical alternative? Browse our automatic watches for men or automatic watches for women collections to compare. If you'd rather skip battery changes altogether without going mechanical, solar watches recharge from light instead, and Citizen Eco-Drive watches work on the same principle with Citizen's specific solar technology.

Most quartz watches in this collection are genuinely budget-friendly, with a large share falling under Rs. 10,000, which is part of why quartz remains the most common movement type across the whole store.