Quartz Watch Movement with Gold-Plated Components and Cabochon Crown
Watch Movement Subassembly · Yellow gold-tone finish over base metal components
Purity: Gold-plated / Base metal with gold tone finish, exact karat unstated
Type
Watch Movement Subassembly
Purity
Gold-plated / Base metal with gold tone finish, exact karat unstated
Gold Type
Yellow gold-tone finish over base metal components
Weight
Fractional grams for movement subassembly components
Description
An interior view of a quartz watch movement removed from its case, showcasing the delicate electronic and mechanical architecture. The module features a central textured gold-tone bridge plate securing the gear train, a copper wire electromagnetic coil, a silver oxide battery housed in its plastic housing, a quartz crystal oscillator, and an attached winding stem ending in a fluted gold-tone crown set with a dark cabochon stone.
Key Features
Exposed quartz movement components, copper coil winding, visible gear train jewels and pivots, integrated battery terminal, and attached crown with cabochon insert
Color & Finish
Brushed and textured golden surface with polished screw heads and copper coil windings
Hallmarks & Stamps
Not clearly visible in the provided view, potentially stamped on hidden bridges or movement plates
Dimensions Estimate
Miniature ladies or small dress watch caliber, approximately 15mm to 20mm diameter
Gemstones & Inlays
Synthetic blue or black cabochon set in the winding crown
Clasp & Closure
Not applicable to movement internal assembly; features watch stem and crown
Chain & Links
Not applicable; internal mechanical/electronic watch architecture with gear train bridges, coil, and battery compartment
Craftsmanship Details
Precision micro-machined base plates, miniature screw assembly, fine wire winding, and gold-tone aesthetic plating typical of mass-produced quartz watch calibers
Authentication Indicators
Standard quartz watch layout with tuning fork quartz crystal capsule and electronic stepping motor components
Origin & Maker
Likely Japanese or Swiss quartz movement manufacturer (such as Miyota, Ronda, or ETA)
Era & Period
Modern quartz era, late 20th to early 21st century
Age Estimate
Circa 1990s to present
Cultural Significance
Represents the mass democratization of precise timekeeping through quartz technology, shifting watchmaking from an entirely mechanical art to precision micro-electronics
Condition Notes
Moderate condition with some visible residue and oxidation around the battery terminal and coil base; typical of a pre-owned or unserviced quartz watch interior
Value Estimate
Nominal value as a replacement watch part, highly dependent on the specific brand and caliber model
Care & Maintenance
Requires protection from moisture, magnetic fields, and battery acid leaks; sensitive electronic components should only be handled by trained watchmakers
Similar Items
Standard electronic quartz watch movements by Miyota, Seiko, or Ronda
Interesting Facts
Quartz movements revolutionized the watchmaking industry in the 1970s by offering superior accuracy and lower maintenance compared to traditional mechanical watches, utilizing a battery-powered electric current to pulse a quartz crystal at a precise frequency