How accurate is ETA 2824?

The accuracy rating of the ETA 2824-2 is +/-12 seconds per day up to +/- 30 seconds per day. Due to its Swiss-made pedigree, the ETA 2824-2 movement is more expensive than comparable movements made in other countries.

Are ETA movements reliable?

It’s not difficult to find an ETA ébauche movement in a watch. 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 better than miyota?

The base ETA 2824-1 performs at 8 beats per second (4Hz) while the Miyota 821A beats at 6 bps (3Hz). So ETA is smoother, more accurate and more pleasure to look at the ticking seconds. However, both are higher than typical traditional mechanical watches beating at 2.5Hz (18,000bph).

How much accuracy does ETA 2824-2 watch movement?

The expected accuracy of the ETA caliber 2824-2 depends on the grade. Standard – +/-12 seconds per day up to +/- 30 sec/day Elaborated – +/-7 seconds per day up to +/- 20 sec/day Top – +/-4 seconds per day up to +/- 15 sec/day

Do you know anything about the ETA 2824-2 grade movement?

ETA 2824-2 “Elabore” grade movement? Anyone know anything about the ETA 2824-2 “Elabore” grade movement, which will power the new MKII Blackwater diver, in terms of how it compares to other 2824-2 grades and, in particular, the 2824-2 chrono-grade? Accuracy? Etc? All comments will be appreciated.

How many jewels does the ETA 2824-2 have?

It operates at 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz), includes 25 jewels, and provides a 38-hour power reserve. The ETA 2824-2 utilizes a bi-directional rotor to wind up the movement. There’s also hacking seconds—meaning the seconds hand will come to a complete stop when the winding crown is pulled out—for precise time-setting.

Which is the best position to regulate ETA 2824-2?

A watch should be regulated in three important positions: Crown Down, Dial Up and 12’Oclock Down. The fact that the eta 2824-2 has a very high beat, the accuracy can be guaranteed if regulated closely in these three positions. The higher the beat, the more accurate a watch is so it is not necessary to regulate in any more positions.