With all the wonderful Seiko/SKX mods I''ve seen, I''m surprised I haven''t seen an attempt at an ETA movement swap. Are the two movements completely incompatible even in some of the larger Seiko diver cases? I noticed that Bill Yao''s MKII Seafighter has a 4 o''clock crown (like many 7S26 watches) and this watch utilizes ETA …
Get a quoteAnd not just for their most basic line, but for some very interesting mechanical watches including chronographs, COSC grade movements and today''s topic, an 80-hour power reserve. Among the newest of Tissot''s line are a few series of watches that wear the moniker "Powermatic 80" on their dial, which indicates the presence of an …
Get a quoteI have four watches with the ETA 2824 in them now, so I decided to do a power reserve test on the three of them to see how much variation there was within the …
Get a quoteAs the crown is turned for the first time in the winding mode, the end of the mainspring bridle lodges in one of 6 equidistant notches in the interior of the barrel wall thereby arresting its further slippage. Now the arbor needs to turn about 22 full revolutions and for the ratchet wheel to turn the arbor one revolution the crown must be ...
Get a quoteFirst to learn on is one of the most popular movements used in watchmaking-an ETA 2824-2. This movement has been used in so many watches, it borders on ludicrous. It''s understandable-it''s a workhorse movement that is reliable and easy to work on. Combine that with the fact that ETA makes almost all their movements …
Get a quoteThis freedom in movement creates more energy for the caliber''s power reserve. And as such, when the ETA 2824-2 is fully wound, the movement can stay …
Get a quoteIn this video I demonstrate how to remove the automatic works in order to properly regulate the ETA 2824-2.
Get a quoteThe power reserve of the 2824 is around 38 – 40 hours when the mechanism is fully wound, achieved by wearing the watch or turning the crown. Thanks to its bidirectional rotor, the …
Get a quoteETA is best known for the production of two automatic movements with date, models 2824 and 2892. They are very similar in design. Both are 25.6 mm in diameter, however the 2892 is almost 28% thinner, being 3.6mm thick versus 4.6mm for the 2824. Both movements are used by other movement manufacturers as the tractor (power …
Get a quoteMovements from the new caliber series C07.XXX, better known as the Powermatic 80, now power a wide range of affordable automatic watches across the Swatch Group. While the name doesn''t exactly suggest it, a closer look at the movement itself reveals that the tried and tested architecture of the 2824-2 remains.
Get a quote8760 posts · Joined 2006. #8 · Jan 25, 2009. According to ETA''s spec sheet on the 2824-2, the power reserve is 38 hours. This is a reference value for a new movement. A number of factors can change this value, how polished the inside of the barrel has become, the strength of the bridle, strength of the mainspring itself...
Get a quoteETA 2824-2. 24 views. 11 1/2"'' | Automatic | Swiss Lever | Direct Sweeping Seconds | Date |. Remarks: Seconds with hacking (optional) Date with quick-setting. Rotor with ball bearings. Available in different qualities: Standard: gold-plated nickel balance wheel, Nivarox 2 hairspring, Etachocs, regulated in 2 positions, middle rate: 12 ...
Get a quoteThe ETA 2824 movement was a groundbreaking invention that left a lasting impact on the watchmaking industry. Introduced in the 1970s, the ETA 2824 …
Get a quoteIf one was being blunt, the Japanese movement looks and feels a little more basic. The accuracy claims mirror the looks. The 2824 is famously simple to regulate, even to a degree of fine accuracy that embarrasses smarter, more expensive motors. The Miyota, despite the balance beating at the same 28,800 vibrations per hour as the …
Get a quoteIt''s quite incredible to be able to get a new watch under $500 USD with a ceramic bezel and a renowned ETA 2824 movement. If the horological plagiarism doesn''t irk you, it''s a quality entry-level watch with a trusted …
Get a quoteThe 2824 is a fine movement that can and will provide many many years of accurate and reliable time keeping. Any complaints you hear will probably be that many elitists and high brow thinkers feel the 2824 is "pedestrian". While it is a vert commonly used movement there is a reason, and I mentioned those reasons above.
Get a quoteWorld time, power reserve indicator and chronograph are the three most common ones you''ll find mounted upon it. The ETA Calibre 2890 was an 18,000 (BPH) movement with quite a large-diameter balance wheel which, upon upgrading, increased to …
Get a quote337 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Jul 12, 2012. I have four watches with the ETA 2824 in them now, so I decided to do a power reserve test on the three of them to see how much variation there was within the movement. I wound each of them 40 turns of the crown from a dead stop, set them to midnight, and let them run down. The variation …
Get a quoteProduction: 1982 – 2021. One of the most common Swiss watch movements, the ETA 2824-2 is the third refinement of the original ETA 2824. Like most ETA movements, Cal. 2824-2 is available in Standard, Elaborate, Top, and Chronometer versions. The similar ETA 2836-2 adds a day wheel.
Get a quoteFrequency: 28800 vph. Type: Automatic. Period used: 1982-. Diameter: 26 mm. Height: 4.6 mm. Hands: 1.50 x 0.90 x 0.25 mm. Buy this movement. The ETA caliber 2824-2 is a widely recognized and extensively emulated watch movement in the industry. Developed as the second generation of the Eterna caliber 1427, it has been in production since 1982.
Get a quoteWhile its "basic" time-and-date watch powered by the ETA 2824-2 is cool, even cooler is the minimal modifications they make to create moon phase, annual calendar, and perpetual calendar watches. For …
Get a quoteETA 2824-2 11 ½ '''''' Diameter 25,60 mm Height 4,60 mm Hours, minutes, central second Date display in window, semi-instantaneaous Quick correction of date Time setting with stop-second Self-winding …
Get a quoteThe ETA 2824-2 movement may not have been the best calibre out there, but it is definitely one of the most popular, affordable, and reliable watch movements ever made. The Tissot Powermatic 80 doubles down on all the strengths of the ETA 2824-2 calibre, providing reliable timekeeping and a budget-friendly, while also providing …
Get a quoteStandard – +/-12 seconds per day up to +/- 30 sec/day. Elaborated – +/-7 seconds per day up to +/- 20 sec/day. Top – +/-4 …
Get a quoteA 2824 is one of the more reliable movements. Refer to the movements thread: https:// …
Get a quotePower Reserve: 38 hours Production Period : 1982+ Identification : Movement marked with ETA logo and 2824-2 next to balance wheel.
Get a quoteAustralian distributor for genuine ETA movements/calibers. Quartz and mechanical ETA movements available. ETA 2824-2 Automatic Watch Movement 3 Hands Date at 3 SKU: 100-ETA-2824-2 UPC: Size: 26.20mm (11 ½ L) Height: 4.60mm Battery: Automatic
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