Maurice Lacroix Quartz or Automatic Watch: Which Do You Choose?
Those who buy a Maurice Lacroix watch choose Swiss quality, style, and craftsmanship. But besides the design, there's another important choice: do you opt for a quartz watch or an automatic watch?
Both movements have their own advantages. The right choice primarily depends on what you value and your lifestyle: maximum convenience or the charm of traditional mechanical watchmaking.
What is a quartz watch?
A quartz watch is a timepiece that operates on a battery and a quartz crystal. This crystal ensures highly accurate timekeeping.
Maurice Lacroix uses high-quality Swiss quartz movements known for their reliability and precision.
A quartz watch is particularly popular among those looking for a luxury watch with minimal maintenance.
Advantages of a quartz watch:
✓ highly accurate
✓ low maintenance
✓ always ready to wear
✓ allows for thin, elegant designs
✓ reliable for daily use
For many people, a Maurice Lacroix quartz watch is therefore the most practical choice.
We also recommend a quartz watch for older people who are less active. An automatic movement requires motion to keep working.
What is an automatic watch?
An automatic watch operates purely mechanically and requires no battery. The movement is powered by the motion of your wrist.
Inside, there's a complex system of gears, springs, and moving parts that work together to display the time.
An automatic Maurice Lacroix watch is therefore not just about telling time, but also about the experience of traditional Swiss watchmaking.
Advantages of an automatic watch:
✓ no battery needed
✓ traditional Swiss craftsmanship
✓ mechanical technology
✓ beloved by collectors
✓ often features a visible movement through a sapphire case back
Is automatic better than quartz?
Not necessarily. An automatic watch is technically more complex, but that doesn't automatically mean it's better for everyone.
A quartz watch excels in precision and practicality. It keeps running even when you don't wear it for a while.
An automatic watch primarily excels in terms of technology, tradition, and character.
The best choice therefore depends on your lifestyle.
What about Maurice Lacroix Solar watches?
In addition to quartz and automatic, Maurice Lacroix also offers innovative solar watches.
A solar movement uses light as an energy source. It combines the convenience of quartz with modern technology, requiring fewer battery changes.
An example of this is the Maurice Lacroix Pontos.
Frequently asked questions about quartz and automatic watches
Does an automatic watch last longer than quartz?
A well-maintained automatic watch can last for decades. Quartz watches are also very reliable and durable.
Does an automatic watch have a battery?
No. An automatic watch operates without a battery and is powered by motion.
Is quartz less luxurious?
No. Many luxury watch brands use high-quality quartz movements due to their precision and reliability.
What movement does Maurice Lacroix use?
Maurice Lacroix uses various Swiss Made movements, including quartz, automatic, and in-house manufacture movements within certain collections.
Maurice Lacroix at Juwelier Van de Heyning
At Watchmaker Van de Heyning, we are happy to help you choose between a quartz, automatic, or solar Maurice Lacroix watch. Thanks to our experience as a jeweler and watchmaker, you will receive professional advice in choosing your perfect Swiss Made watch.