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Corrosion can form on the terminals, permanently damaging the contacts and shortening the life of the movement."}],"movement_lifespan":[{"url":"https://www.clockworks.com/posts/what-is-the-life-span-of-a-quartz-movement","quote":"Most standard quartz clock movements last between 5 and 10 years."},{"url":"https://www.clockworks.com/posts/what-is-a-quartz-movement-in-a-clock","quote":"Most quartz movements last 5–10 years, depending on quality and battery condition. If yours fails, replacement is almost always cheaper than repair."}],"timekeeping_accuracy":[{"url":"https://www.clockworks.com/posts/what-is-a-quartz-movement-in-a-clock","quote":"High Accuracy: Most quartz clocks stay within ±15 seconds per month."},{"url":"https://oldtimeclock.com/battery-quartz-clocks/","quote":"quartz models typically maintain accuracy within 15 seconds per month."}],"aa_alkaline_battery_life":[{"url":"https://www.clockparts.com/mini-quartz-clock-movements/","quote":"If you use an alkaline battery you can get a year and a half or more of accurate time keeping."}]},"entry_sources":{"battery_care":["https://www.clockworks.com/posts/what-is-the-life-span-of-a-quartz-movement"],"movement_lifespan":["https://www.clockworks.com/posts/what-is-the-life-span-of-a-quartz-movement","https://www.clockworks.com/posts/what-is-a-quartz-movement-in-a-clock"],"timekeeping_accuracy":["https://www.clockworks.com/posts/what-is-a-quartz-movement-in-a-clock","https://oldtimeclock.com/battery-quartz-clocks/"],"aa_alkaline_battery_life":["https://www.clockparts.com/mini-quartz-clock-movements/"]}}}},"handle":"faux-wood-table-clock-22867-3261011","storefront_path":"/en/decor/tech-audio-accessories/faux-wood-table-clock--22867-3261011","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/decor/tech-audio-accessories/faux-wood-table-clock--22867-3261011"}}