Quartz GMT, any good?

Just wondering which quartz GMT movement this watch is using.

http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/24799.asp?p=shopmsn&s=24799

Also, how scratch resistance is the 'hardened' mineral crystal on this
watch. How does it compare to sapphire crystal.

Is quartz movement as lasting as a automatic movement?

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