Meca-quartz watches
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Quartz timekeeping with a mechanical chronograph module — crisp snappy chrono resets at a quartz price. We list 3 meca-quartz watches. None are rated 100m or more, the usual line for swimming. 1 has a sapphire crystal. Cases run from 38mm to 43.5mm.
| Watch | Movement | WR | Case | Crystal | Style | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulova Lunar Pilot | Meca-quartz | 50m | 43.5mm | sapphire | Chronograph | Mid | See price on AmazonCheck price |
Dan Henry 1963 | Meca-quartz | 50m | 38mm | mineral | Chronograph | Mid | Check priceCheck price |
Bulova Surveyor Chronograph | Meca-quartz | 30m | 41mm | mineral | Chronograph | Mid | Check priceCheck price |
Quick answers
Which meca-quartz watches have a sapphire crystal?
1 of the 3: Bulova Lunar Pilot. Sapphire resists scratches better than mineral or acrylic. How the crystals compare.
Can you swim with meca-quartz watches?
None of these reach 100m, the usual line for regular swimming — the highest rating here is 50m. What the ratings mean.
What is the smallest of the meca-quartz watches?
The smallest is the Dan Henry 1963, at 38mm. The largest is the Bulova Lunar Pilot, at 43.5mm. What size fits your wrist.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dan Henry 1963 vs Bulova Surveyor Chronograph
- Bulova Lunar Pilot vs Dan Henry 1963
- Bulova Lunar Pilot vs Bulova Surveyor Chronograph
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