WHY Mechanical?

Ironically, but not surprisingly, the mechanical watch is far more costly (costlier?) than its quartz counterpart ... though far less accurate.
So then why would one wish to purchase the more expensive watch?
Well ... for the same reason that buying an original Puisson is favoured among most to buying a photo of the landscape painted. The photo gives an obviously more accurate depiction of the subject-matter at hand, but it's the artists work, time and expertise that is so sought after.
Each mechanical watch is comprised of a series of cogs and wheels that form the gear train and escapement, and the number of parts required to ensure the smooth running and accuracy of each movement can vary between 700 and 900 per watch. And when you consider that mechanical watches can lose 5 or less seconds per day, it's really quite an accomplishment that it takes all 700 - 900 parts working in union with each other to achieve that success.


But to me, it's value lies in MORE than just the complicated expertise. I want something of aesthetical value as well. Once I took the time to observe the movements involved, I fell in love with the mechanics of it all, it's beauty and rhythm ... and am almost willing to bet that the same will happen to you.