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[Quartz missaligment] Does it really have to be this way?
Hi,
I own several quartz watches, and it bothers me more and more that the second hand doesn't line up with the markings on the dial.
First, I had a Timex Field, a fairly inexpensive watch that certainly doesn’t boast about its movement, but the second hand lines up exactly with every single mark.
Then I bought a Casio G-Shock GA2100. It doesn’t have an analog second hand, but the minute hand moves every 20 seconds and its accuracy is perfect.
On the other hand, I bought a Citizen BN0261, which is more expensive than my Casio and my Timex combined, a watch that boasts its wonderful and famous Eco-Drive movement. Well, the second hand doesn’t line up with any of the marks on the dial.
The watch is very well-built, feels high-quality, and I love it, but seeing this misalignment makes me feel like it’s “a bad or cheap watch", if you know what I mean.
I’ve seen other posts or comments from people saying you can’t expect more from a quartz watch under €1,000, but does it really have to be this way?
What’s the odd thing here? That a €100 Timex with an average movement works perfectly? Or that a €350 Citizen with a famous movement works “badly”?
Maybe I just need to sell the Citizen and buy another Automatic.