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Cartier 688
Quartz · Switzerland
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Movement
| Movement type |
Quartz
Battery-powered movements regulated by a quartz crystal oscillating at 32,768 Hz via the piezoelectric effect. The signal is divided down to drive a stepper motor or digital display with remarkable accuracy. Debuting with the Seiko Astron in 1969, quartz reshaped the industry through precision, affordability, and minimal maintenance.
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Quartz
Debuting with the Seiko Astron in 1969, quartz movements apply voltage to a crystal that oscillates at 32,768 Hz via the piezoelectric effect. Divided down to one pulse per second, it delivers remarkable accuracy at low cost, sparking the quartz revolution that reshaped the industry.
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Specifications
| Shape |
Round
It is the most common form that we can find.
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Date
An essential for many, the date display reminds wearers of their daily commitments, connecting the abstract concept of time to tangible daily events.
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| Hand count | 2 |
Origin & References
| Manufacturer | Cartier |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| COSC certified | No |
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Compatible Parts
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