1) Look at the logo. Quartz watches usually have the word “quartz” on them, and mechanical watches usually have the words “automatic” on them. Mechanical watch.
2) Look at the second hand and compare it yourself. The second hand of a quartz watch jumps every second, while the second hand of a mechanical watch jumps continuously, and a few mechanical watches do not have a second hand.
3) Listen to the sound of the second hand of the watch. Generally, quartz watches have a click-click-click rhythm, while mechanical watches have a very rapid click-click-click rhythm. You can listen carefully and it will be easy to know through comparison.
4) Generally, mechanical watches are more expensive than quartz watches, but some quartz watches with good workmanship and inlaid gold or diamonds are also more expensive than mechanical watches. Mechanical watches are generally thicker than quartz watches, but this is not absolute.
5) When rotating the mainspring, quartz watches can generally idle, while mechanical watches can go all the way. It is recommended that automatic mechanical watches do not rotate to full speed, and it will be enough when it reaches 80%.
6) Quartz watches are generally evaluated based on the monthly error, because the daily error is too small and can be ignored, while mechanical watches are evaluated based on the daily error. Generally speaking, the smaller the error, the better, which means the movement is good and the workmanship is fine. The error table of quartz watch is generally smaller than the error of mechanical watch. Mechanical watches usually need to be wound.
7) Mechanical watches do not need to replace batteries, while quartz watches are usually replaced every two to three years, preferably seven or eight years. Mechanical watches generally retain their value.