Are ETA watch movements any good?

Granted, ETA movements have proven to be highly accurate and reliable, even moreso than many in-house movements, the true collector still favors a watch manufacturer that can creatively produce its own movement.

Is ETA 2824 2 A good movement?

The 2824 is considered to be a “workhorse” movement by many watch enthusiasts. There is also a manual wind version of this movement, known as caliber 2804-2….ETA Caliber 2824-2.

Can you Overwind an ETA 2824?

You cannot overwind an ETA 2824-2 movement. If the movement is completely wound down usually 40-50 turns of the crown will fully wind it. More winding will not hurt the movement. Automatic watches have mechanisms which allow the mainspring to slip inside the barrel when further wound in a fully-wound condition.

Does tag use ETA movements?

Brands such as Tudor, TAG Heuer, Omega, and Frederique Constant mainly uses an ETA movement or ETA-based movements.

How do I regulate ETA 2824-2?

You can regulate a ETA 2824-2 by turning the eccentric screw (red arrow). For coarser regulation, you can shift the green arrow, but if you shift it noticeably, the rate changes significantly (so move it with caution).

What’s the difference between ETA 2892 and ETA 2824?

The two movements have the same diameter of 25.6mm, the same frequency and the same functions (time with central seconds, date with corrector, time stop) and come in different grades including chronometre-grade for both. However, the 2892 is only 3.6mm thick, whereas the 2824 is 4.6mm, a whole millimetre more.

What kind of movement does the ETA 2800 have?

The ETA 2800 family currently consists of six movements in production since 1982. They are compact but not particularly slim automatic movements operating at 28,800 A/h. The basic Cal. 2824-2 and 2836-2 are among the most widely-used movements in modern Swiss watches.

Which is the best watch with ETA 2824 movement?

As mentioned, access to cheaper, quality movements like the ETA 2824-2 has led to a boom in microbrands. One brand excelling at bringing affordable mechanical movements to the masses is Raven, based in Kansas. Raven’s Venture II model measures 42mm in diameter and 13mm thick, making it the collection with the broadest appeal.

Which is better a 2836 or a 2824?

A 2836 has also longer cannon pinions for the hands, because of the day date option. That makes it easier to fit Dial and hands. They are shorter on a 2824. Right…resulting in the thicker movement. Thanks. Learn or try something new every day! No the thicker movement comes from the day wheel complication.