Is the 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.

What is an Elabore movement?

Elabore – adjusted in three positions; accuracy of +/-7 sec/day up to +/- 20 sec/day. Top – adjusted in five positions; accuracy of +/-4 sec/day up to +/- 15 sec/day. Chronometer – COSC specs (learn more)

Which watches use the ETA 2824 movement?

Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

• Steinhart Ocean 39 Green Ceramic. Gasp!
• Tissot Ballade Powermatic 80 COSC.
• Laco Pilot Watch Original Paderborn.
• Ming 17.06 Copper.
• DOXA Sub 300.
• Tudor Black Bay 36.
• Zero West S4-P9427.

How do you 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).

Can you Overwind an ETA 2824-2?

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.

How long will an ETA 2824 last?

Registered. Yes, they can go beyond 5 years without servicing. However, if it is a watch you plan on keeping, I wouldn’t want to. Besides, there’s no reason to have to pay manufacturer prices for servicing, you can get a 2824 serviced for around $150.

Which watch companies use ETA movements?

Other brands that use, or have used, the ETA 7750 include Breitling, Omega, TAG Heuer, Panerai, Sinn, Porsche Design, Longines, Oris, Tissot, Hamilton, Rado, and Chopard.

Are in-house movements better than ETA?

ETA produces some superb movements that are used in a number of outstanding watches. So, there is nothing to guarantee that an in-house caliber is going to perform better simply because it was built in the same factory as the rest of the watch.

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 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

What’s the difference between an ETA and an elabore?

What makes the whole thing rather more complex is ETA’s habit of offering movements in three or four grades —standard, elabore, top and chronometer. To be fair, the principal differences are in the level of regulation and the quality of mainspring, hairspring and shock system.

What’s the standard grade for ETA caliber 2824?

STANDARD GRADE: This grade is adjusted in two positions, specified with an average rate of +/-12 seconds per day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-30 seconds. ELABORATED GRADE: This grade is adjusted in three positions, specified with an average of +/-7 seconds per day, with maximum daily variation of +/-20 seconds.