Eta 2824 2 Microbrand Watch

ETA Caliber 2824-2

ETA caliber 2824-2 in a Chase Durer watch

Manufacturer ETA
Caliber Number 2824-2
Movement Type
Automatic, self-winding mechanical
Lignes
11.5”’
Diameter 25.6mm
Thickness 4.6mm
Jewels 25
Vibrations Per Hour
28,800 bph, 4Hz
Lift Angle
50 degrees
Power Reserve ~38 hours
Hands 1.50mm / .90mm / .25mm
Shock Protection Novodiac / Incabloc (depending on grade)
Regulator Etachron
Rotor Type
Ball bearing
Rotor Winding Direction
Bi-directional
Hand-Windable?
Yes
Hand Winding Direction
Clockwise
Functions Central hours; central minutes; central sweeping seconds; date at 3:00 (could be different depending on the date window cutout on the dial)
Hacking Seconds? Yes
Country of Manufacture Switzerland, Swiss made
Known Models
Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Bronze (Too many to list, add your watch in the comments below…)

The ETA caliber 2824-2 is perhaps one of the most well-known and most recognized movements in the watch industry. It is also one of the most copied or “cloned” movements. It has been in production since 1982 and was based off of the original Eterna caliber 1427. The “-2” designation indicates that it is the 2nd generation in the evolution of the 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.

Four Grades of ETA 2824-2:

There are four grades available with the main differences being how the watches are tested at the factory, the finish, the mainspring, the hairspring, and the anti-shock device used. Let’s compare the grades below:

Standard Grade:
Adjusted in two positions; Nickel plated balance wheel; Nivarox  hairspring; ETACHOC / Novodiac anti-shock device; polyrubies used for pallet jewels.

Elaborated (Elabore) Grade:
Adjusted in three positions; Nickel plated balance wheel; Nivarox  hairspring; ETACHOC / Novodiac anti-shock device; polyrubies used for pallet jewels.

Top Grade:
Adjusted in five positions; Glucydur balance wheel; Anachron hairspring; Incabloc anti-shock device; red rubies used for pallet jewels.

Chronometer Grade:
Adjusted in five positions; COSC specs; Glucydur balance wheel; Anachron hairspring; Incabloc anti-shock device; red rubies used for pallet jewels.

All grades have the same diameter, height, jewel count, frequency, and power reserve.

Accuracy:

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
  • Chronometer COSC spec

The average for this caliber is the +/12 seconds per day range since most of the 2824-2 movements out in the wild are the Standard grade.

Same Movement, Different Caliber Numbers:

The ETA caliber 2824-2 is supplied to many different watch companies for use in a wide variety of watches. These companies will often put their own branding on the rotor, or make other small changes. This sometimes leads them to creating their own caliber number.

Before the watch industry’s rush to produce and market in-house movements, some watch companies would create their own caliber number to disguise the fact that their watch was using the ETA 2824-2. This isn’t because the 2824-2 was less desirable movement, but rather because much of the watch industry was smoke and mirrors, and also in an effort to create higher prices in the market since nobody knew the cost of the parts within the watches.

Click here for more examples of 2824-2 movements that are branded under different caliber numbers.

Clone Movements:

Since the patent giving exclusive rights to ETA for the design of the 2824-2 expired, there have been similar movements aka “clones” popping up that are based on this movement: For example the Sellita caliber SW200-1, STP1-11, Valanvron VAL-24, Hangzhou caliber 6300, Seagull caliber ST2130.

Replacement Prices:

Although ETA movements are now unavailable for purchase from ETA, you can still find watch parts suppliers offering replacement movements for sale. The gold tone version (see example below) appears to cost less than the silver (nickel plated) version. Prices generally range from $200-$300 USD, but at the time of this post, the gold tone 2824-2 can be purchased for $236.20 USD here, and the nickel plated for $262.42 USD here.


Drawings:

Eta 2824 2 Drawings

More examples of watches with ETA 2824-2:

ETA 2824-2 from micro watch brand Sablier Grand Cru. It features a rarely seen brass/gold tone finish:

ETA 2824-2 from Sablier with brass finish

ETA 2824-2 in a Stowa Back to Bauhaus minimalist watch with a custom engraved rotor:

ETA 2824-2 found in a Peren Nera microbrand watch:

Eta 2824 2 Microbrand Watch

The movement below was found in a Glycine watch. They stamped their own caliber number GL224 on the rotor, but it is actually an ETA caliber 2824-2:

Glycine Caliber Gl224 2824 2

The Doxa SUB1000T Professional shown below has an ETA 2824-2 with a custom rotor featuring a laser engraved logo with a red enamel painted line.

Eta 2824 2 Doxa

Eta 2824 2 Doxa Macro

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • Proven reliability in a wide range of watches
  • Easy to regulate
  • Almost all watchmakers have experience with this movement and should have no issues servicing one

Cons:

  • No longer available from ETA in bulk quantities
  • Parts may become more difficult to find as time goes on
  • Expensive to replace

ETA 2824-2 FAQs:

  • Can you overwind a watch with this movement?
    No.
  • What is the recommended service interval?
    5 years.
  • What watches have the 2824-2?
    So many watch companies use this movement that it’s hard to list them all. Check the comments below for some ideas of models powered by this caliber.
  • What are the watch winder settings for the 2824-2?
    The typical recommendation is both directions at 650 turns per day. Comment below if you use different settings.
  • What is a healthy amplitude for this caliber?
    200-315.
  • Which position should the crown be in for stem removal?
    Pulled out two clicks to time-setting position (although some folks swear by removing it from the winding position).
  • What size screwdriver head for the stem release button slot?
    1.2mm.

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Yankeexpress
Yankeexpress
7 years ago

Also found in Steinhart, Helson, Armida, C.Ward, NOA, Squale, H2O, Helberg,

Joseph Golonka
Joseph Golonka
5 years ago
Reply to  Yankeexpress

Breitling Colt Superocean

Rameez A,
Rameez A,
3 years ago
Reply to  Yankeexpress

its in my Steinhart Ocean One 39 Double Green Ceramic Premium (Rolex 116610LV Hulk Homage) excellent value. keeps +/-2 sec per day. After Tudor no other brand comes close to quality per $ as Steinhart. debated alot about Monta, Oris, Lobginees, Hamilton, Christopher Ward, Ginautl and Ball.

Rameez A,
Rameez A,
3 years ago
Reply to  Rameez A,

find back case picture attached

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Dapper D.
Dapper D.
1 year ago
Reply to  Rameez A,

I want one like that with a silver movement and gold swingy thingy.

Yankeexpress
Yankeexpress
7 years ago

Hand winding a 2824 movement has definitely caught the attention of many owners.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/eta-2824-winding-issue-2322506.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f6/f6-2824-handwinding-thread-866942.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/eta-2824-2-winding-question-847082.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/why-soprod-a10-considered-better-movement-2679010.html It is a Seiko design, the 8L25.

ETA is restricting the parts to repair 2824 movements and not sending any parts to outside watchmakers. Watches sent to Swatch (ETAs owner) for repair or service just get a different, renovated 2824 swapped in. Your old movement goes in to be renovated by semi-skilled labor, assembly line style and is eventually put in some other guys watch later on.

https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/02/08/467489/245185/en/ETA-Restricts-Distribution-of-Movements-to-All-Non-Swatch-Group-Timepiece-Companies-WatchRepairNY-com-Weighs-in-on-Potential-Breitling-Watch-Repair-Price-Increases.html

Brenden M.
Brenden M.
7 years ago
Reply to  Yankeexpress

This seems like a question maybe you would know the answer to… If people say the Sellita SW200 is basically the same as an ETA 2824, does that mean some of the parts from a Sellita SW200 movement would work in an ETA 2824? Maybe a dumb question, but I’ve always wondered. Thank you in advance.

Yankeexpress
Yankeexpress
7 years ago
Reply to  Brenden M.

Some parts may swap, but not all, as the SW200 was streamlined a bit for easier manufacture.

Kevin Davis
Kevin Davis
5 years ago
Reply to  Yankeexpress

I spoke to my local watch repair shop (Pt. Hueneme, CA) and was told spare parts for ETA (in general) are readily available. He also told me to stay away from Tudor as overpriced due to movement. He stated Rolex or nothing at all.

Steven F.
Steven F.
3 years ago
Reply to  Kevin Davis

I literally laughed out loud the last sentence in your comment. I needed that. Thank you.

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How is one to know which of 4 grades of movement is installed in a particular watch?

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Rene
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Is flooding 5 seconds a day unusual?

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Joshy Goerge
Joshy Goerge
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Very good mechanism, I am using certina 1888 DS 1 black dial more than 15 years, excellent performance

AGS
AGS
3 years ago
Reply to  Joshy Goerge

I just got my Certina DS Podium (Antracite Dial) a few days ago, running the 2824-2.
VERY impressed for the (grey market) price of $250USD

Jazz64
Jazz64
3 years ago
Reply to  AGS

Just got a Calvin Klein dress watch with a ETA 2824-2 in it.

Jazz64
Jazz64
3 years ago
Reply to  Jazz64

And sapphire crystal for $119

AGS
AGS
3 years ago
Reply to  Jazz64

Yeah. I’ve seen them reviewed on YT. It’s my understanding that the movement alone costs around $120USD – if you aren’t in the Swatch group or buying them in large quantities, so any piece with this workhorse movement and sapphire on the dial for that price is an absolute bargain.
Enjoy the watch!

Fraser
Fraser
3 years ago
Reply to  AGS

They must be giving the movement away to CK… one of the compensations for being part of the SWATCH corporation, I guess. Quite a strange move for CK after years of producing cheap watches with cheap quartz movements. I have seen the YT videos too, but I am left wondering where the wider market for these watches is, they don’t advertise them as if they are targeting those who know what that movement is.

AGS
AGS
3 years ago
Reply to  Fraser

I think – but don’t quote me on this – that ETA are working on an upgrade to the base 2824-2
I remember hearing something about them bridging the gap between the ETA powermatic that runs at 21600bph and has 80hrs by retaining the 28800bph but increasing the power reserve.
If that *is* the case, maybe they wanted to shift some movements without devaluing the Swatch group brands?

Fraser
Fraser
3 years ago
Reply to  AGS

sounds highly plausible…

Federico Rubio Ceja
Federico Rubio Ceja
3 years ago
Reply to  Fraser

It was supposed to atract both Worlds, enthusiasts and fashion watch guys, bit nobody wanted to buy It for almost $800 dlls and the prive began falling to this point where you can only find It in the gray market. It’s great if you don’t mind It saying Ck in the dial. Basically It’s a Tissot that says CK for $119

Federico Rubio Ceja
Federico Rubio Ceja
3 years ago

Price* sorry my Phone fight between spelling in English and Spanish and Changes my words

Federico Rubio Ceja
Federico Rubio Ceja
3 years ago
Reply to  Jazz64

Me too, a real bargain.

Watchan
Watchan
3 years ago
Reply to  Jazz64

What is the model? Any pics? 2824 for that price I want one!

Jazz64
Jazz64
3 years ago
Reply to  Watchan

I’m sure that the 2824-2 here is the standard grade. There’s 4 different types.

Jazz64
Jazz64
3 years ago
Reply to  Watchan

Slickdeals site

steven walker
steven walker
3 years ago

I have just bought the Bronze Ebel discovery with this movement , looks very nice, I hope it lasts.

Syaiful
Syaiful
3 years ago

Tissot le locle automatic

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Joe
Joe
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Reply to  Syaiful

Funny, but the Le Locle standard grades can have the Incabloc and the COSC grade can have the Novodiac.

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