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When a watch has a quartz movement, does that mean it uses a battery? If it does, then how long does a battery usually last (in other words, how often does it need to be changed)?

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cRaSiAn1030

Hi there, yes quartz indicates battery and if I'm not mistaken, typically lasts for about a year.

It can last up to 8 years, like in Colt SQ.

8 YEARS???? no way! if it is, then i guess ill go for the aerospace or the airwolf!

8 years is for the Colt. Airwolf is rated by Breitling at 2 - 3 years, Aerospace is 3 - 4 years.

oh ok, sounds good, thanks

dont forget about the new superquartz technology which breitling has pioneered!

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whats so special about the superquartz? Ive heard about it, but whats the difference between that and a regular quartz?

Without getting TOO far into the long scientific answer, it's thermo compensated which means that it adjusts for the fact that the quartz vibrates at different frequencies at different temperatures - hence making it more accurate.

oh, ok thats cool.

So are all of the new Breitlings superquartz?

All quartz Breitlings have been SuperQuartz since early this decade.

Thanks Roff and forgive me for the simple question. Getting pretty excited about this first purchase. BTW, this site is incredible!

Nothing to forgive - simple questions are easier to answer