Can not, quartz watches use micro-power CMOS IC design, its normal working voltage range is generally in 1.1 ~ 1.6V, the limit voltage is about 1.8V, the working current is mostly within tens of μA (some inferior goods may consume hundreds of μA), and nickel-metal hydride batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, their nominal voltage is 1.2V, although it is not enough. However, the voltage after full charge can be close to 1.4V, so this kind of 1.2V rechargeable battery can completely power a quartz watch using a dry battery.