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Re: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior

In Response To: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior ()

What you seem to miss is that the 'superiority' of quartz is to many people a 'so what' difference. There is a point where things are 'improved' beyond the point where they make any real difference in people's lives.

In reality, most timepieces (mechanical, quartz or anything else) do a more than sufficient job at telling time for people's purposes. The rare cases where people need really precise time, they rely on devices other than wristwatches.

I have *never* been in a situation where I said, "damn, if only my watch had been QUARTZ!"

Same with many other things. Both my cars have manual transmissions, despite the 'superiority' and convenience of automatic transmissions. I even have a vintage car from 1973 that I often drive. Despite its inferior technology, it still gets me where I want to go just as fast and efficiently.

Regarding computers, I am poking along using a 350 and a 500 Mhz computer, despite the 'superiority' of the new 2.6 Ghz ones that are available cheaply. Again, the additional performance is a 'so what' when my older, inferior technology more than meets my needs.

I am secure and confident enough as a person to not feel inferior if I cannot claim to have the latest and greatest of something. Some people seem to need this to bolster their self image, despite often going to significant effort and expense for little to no real benefit in their lives.

So enjoy what you like, but don't think your choices are right for everybody. Other people value things differently and may not give importance to the same details that you do.