Sellita Cal Sw300 1

Sellita Caliber SW300-1

Sellita Cal Sw300 1

Manufacturer Sellita
Caliber Number SW300, SW300-1
Clone Of
ETA 2892-A2
Movement Type
Automatic, self-winding mechanical
Lignes 11.5”’
Diameter
25.6mm
Height 3.6mm thick
Jewels 25
Vibrations Per Hour 28,800 bph, 4Hz
Lift Angle 51 degrees
Acceptable Amplitude
200-315 degrees
Power Reserve 42 hours (up to 56 with new Optimization Barrel)
Rotor Style
Ball Bearing
Rotor Winding Direction
Bi-directional
Hand-Windable?
Yes
Anti-Shock Device
Novodiac or Incabloc (depending on the grade)
Mainspring Nivaflex NM
Hairspring Collet
Nivatronic
Hand Count
3
Functions Central hours; central minutes; central sweeping seconds; date at 3:00
Hacking Seconds? Yes
Quickset Date? Yes
Country of Manufacture Switzerland, Swiss made
Known Models
Sinn U50 (Too many to list, please add your watch in the comments below…)

The Sellita caliber SW300-1 is a slim automatic watch movement, Swiss made with 25 jewels. This caliber is the main competitor and clone of the ETA caliber 2892-A2. Many reputable watch companies are using this movement as an alternative to the ETA mechanism due to it being more economical and readily available – and as of 2020, it also offers more power reserve than the ETA.

You may have seen this movement written as the SW-300 but according to Sellita, the correct way to spell this caliber number is SW300 without a hyphen between SW and 300.

Sellita caliber SW300

SW300-1 a VS SW300-1 b:

Generally when you see the caliber number SW300-1 it will be in reference to a 3-hand movement with a date at 3:00, but there is also a No Date version of the SW300-1. The no date version is a real no date without a phantom date position. Sellita officially identifies these as SW300-1 a (date) and SW300-1 b (no date).

Editor’s gripe: This doesn’t seem like the best way to handle caliber designations, but if you’ve spent enough time on this site then you will already know that I don’t like how most watch movement manufacturers and brands handle their caliber numbering. A better way would be to reference the no date version as SW300-1-ND, or have a totally different number such as SW301-1. Some brands use the “SW300-1 a” without a date cutout on the dial, meaning you’d have a no date watch but still with an “SW300-1 a” caliber. 

SW300 Family:

There are technically two versions of the SW300-1:

SW300-1 a – This is the most common variation. It has a date at 3:00.

SW300-1 b – This is a no-date version of the SW300-1. It is a true no-date, meaning that the calendar components are completely removed without any phantom date position.

The SW300-1 is the base calibre of the SW300 family. There are two other variations in this family of Sellita movements:

SW200-1 VS SW300-1:

While the SW200-1 and SW300-1 share many similarities, they are not the same. The biggest difference between the two, as pointed out in the Sellita catalog, is that the SW300-1 is a 1mm slimmer movement. The SW300-1 is 3.6mm thick and the SW200-1 is 4.6mm thick. This makes the SW300-1 a preferred choice for thinner models such as higher end dress watches.

SW300-1 VS SW300-2:

At the time of this post, there is no such thing as the SW300-2. If Sellita makes any major changes to the SW300-1, they may designate the updated movement as SW300-2 to mark an evolution of the SW300-1.

Replacement Prices:

At the time of this post, replacement prices were found online for around $280.00 USD.

Examples of watches with the SW300-1:

Sellita SW300-1 in this Sinn U50 dive watch:

Sellita Calibre Sw300 1 Sinn

Sellita Sw300 1 Regulator Balance Wheel

CC member Willem submitted the image below of a Sellita SW300-1 found in his MeisterSinger Pangaea watch:

Sellita SW300-1 in a MeisterSinger Pangaea

Other Watches with the Sellita Cal. SW300:

Brands using the SW300-1 as a base caliber:

TAG Heuer uses the SW300-1 as a movement for their Calibre 7 movement. If you know of other watch brands with their own caliber designation, but using the SW300-1 to power the watch, please comment below or submit it here.

Additional Resources:

Image submitted by Willem, thank you!

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Thomas C Helm
Thomas C Helm
5 years ago

The current Glycine Airman 18 GMT lists this as the movement in its watch.
I’m pleased with it!

Roman Susov
Roman Susov
4 years ago

This caliber is used by Montblanc watch company as a base for its caliber mb24.09. So it is used in TimeWalker Automatic series, e.x. models 110337, 110340, 112532 etc.

David J. Greenspun
David J. Greenspun
4 years ago

What are the “grade” differences in the SW300? I’ve recently ordered a Lundis-Bleus Ref 1200.

Rob M.
Rob M.
4 years ago

The Monta Triumph has this movement. Regulated to chronmeter specs of plus or minus 5 seconds per day.

Jim
Jim
1 year ago
Reply to  Rob M.

I believe that Monta uses this movement, modified of course, in all there non-GMT pieces.

Wojtek
Wojtek
4 years ago

Does anybody know how many turns of crown fully wind the mainspring?
I have Glycine Airman Base 22 Purist with this movement. Beautifull ticking 😉

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Glenn
Glenn
3 years ago

Glycine Airman No. 1 Limited Edition uses this. Amazing timekeeper!

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Scott
Scott
3 years ago

Excellent caliber used in the new midsize Sinn U50 diver. Good enough for Sinn, good enough for me!

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Darren P.
Darren P.
2 years ago

The new 2021 Formex Reef series of dive watches has the COSC-certified Sellita SW300 with a custom built skeleton rotor and thermally blued screws, but no display case back.

Ato
Ato
2 years ago

Hello I love your website and I thank you for it. Can you help me with one thing regarding the SW300 movement? What is the winding direction of the rotor? Does it wind both ways like my Seikos? I’m asking because I want to put my new watch on a watch winder. Thank you in advance!

Robin
Robin
11 months ago
Reply to  Ato

Yes, it winds bidirectional.

martin
martin
2 years ago

Muehle Glashuette Casual 29 uses this movement, albeit modified. Mine keeps a consistent +8 seconds a day.

Leo
Leo
2 years ago

I have this in my IWC portofino, the ticking is louder than the ticking of my hamilton eta 2824-2. The date jumps reliably at 6 minutes before 12 whereas my hamilton jumps reliably at 2 minutes before 12.My IWC runs at 3+ seconds per day. I can recommend it but beware of the louder ticking. I did not hear it but my girlfriend noticed immediately

Shariman
Shariman
2 years ago

Bell and Ross V2-92’s uses this calibre. Modified of course, but the claimed power reserve of 42 hours is exaggerated based on my observation.

Kevin R Simon
Kevin R Simon
2 years ago
Reply to  Shariman

I agree. It keeps great time, unless I take it off more than about 24 hours. A little disappointed in power reserve but, otherwise accurate.

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David M
David M
2 years ago

Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT Ceramic has this SW330 running at +1s/day on mine.

Kevin O Black
Kevin O Black
1 month ago
Reply to  David M

Mine does/did that over a period of a week. I find it does not wind the main spring very well. I’m fairly sedentary, but wear the watch 24/7 except gardening, and, after I took it off to do some gardening for 4 hours, it had stopped an hour and a half ago. I don’t know if this is my lifestyle. I’ve now fully hand wound the watch and have it sitting to see when it stops. So far, still going after 24hrs, so I’m thinking it’s likely me not the watch.

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Andy M
Andy M
2 years ago

This movement is used in the Christopher Ward C60 Abyss GMT. I can’t comment yet as it is still waiting to be opened after being delivered today 😉

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Andreas
Andreas
1 year ago

This Caliber is in my Steinhart Ocean One 500 Titanium. Gains 2,5s a day. Love it.

Jay
Jay
1 year ago
Reply to  Andreas

Just picked up one of these. Has been spot on for 24 hrs so far. Will have to watch it over several days to get a real sense or put it on timegrapher. LOL

Nico
Nico
1 year ago

Frederique Constant FC-306….. uses this caliber, but with two hands. Excellent work!

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Earl Bailey
Earl Bailey
1 year ago

Hello everyone. I have a Hubolt classic fusion 45mm. When I proceed with the hacking sequence, the minute hand moves slightly. I wonder if it a defect or common with the SW300a.

Omar Alexander
Omar Alexander
1 year ago
Reply to  Earl Bailey

Long time lurker and thread follower, first time caller but I’ll try my best to answer. Do you mean when you pull the crown out to set the time the minute hand moves slightly? I think you just have to be more careful. Hacking it means the hands can move because you can set it. The minute hand moves easier then the hour hand.

Earl Bailey
Earl Bailey
1 year ago
Reply to  Omar Alexander

Yes, I pull out the crown to set time, but min. Hand moves slightly each time. Other watches I have does not move like that.

Russell
Russell
7 months ago

Wolf Creek watch company uses this movement in their North Star Model

Fatih
Fatih
6 months ago

Rotor side left or right

Spartacus Robert
Spartacus Robert
6 months ago

This question was asked 4 years ago but I did not see it answerd: “What are the “grade” differences in the SW300?”
Thanks.

Spartacus Robert
Spartacus Robert
6 months ago
Reply to  calibercorner

Thank you!

Simon ford
Simon ford
6 months ago

The Briston Clubmaster GMT also uses the 330-1

Paul
Paul
6 months ago

The Titanium Aeroscope also uses this as a base caliber for its chronograph and 3 hand movements and upgrades the jewel count to I believe 42 or 43 jewels in its JR66 movement. Not bad Jean Richard did an excellent job on these models really upped their game on these Titanium masterpieces.

Talleyrand
Talleyrand
3 months ago

Nice, robust movement that is thin enough to make elegant watches….Like the Model 207 by RGM

Dave
Dave
12 days ago

After sending my original issue Steinhart Ocean 500 Titanium (Soprod A10 movement) in for repairs for the third time, Steinhart replaced the movement with an SW300-1 Premium (not sure about the “Premium” designation). I remember the first batch was delayed because of quality issues and I’ve never had anything but problems with it. It’s a beautiful watch so I’m glad I sent it in one more time.

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