Manufacturer | Miyota |
Caliber Number | 8285 |
Movement Type | Automatic, self-winding mechanical |
Lignes | 13”’ |
Diameter | 29mm |
Height | 5.94mm |
Jewels | 21 |
Beat Rate | 21,600 vph |
Lift Angle | 49 degrees |
Power Reserve | 42 hours |
Rotor Winding Direction | Unidirectional, counterclockwise |
Hand-Windable? | Yes |
Anti-Shock Device | Parashock |
Stem | 065-212 (tap 10) |
Hand Count | 3 |
Hand Sizes | 1.65mm / 1mm / .17mm |
Functions | Central hours; central minutes; central sweeping seconds; day of the week at 12:00; date at 3:00 |
Hacking Seconds? | Unconfirmed |
Quickset Date? | Yes |
Country of Manufacture | Made in Japan |
Known Models | (Add your watch to the comments below…) |
The Miyota caliber 8285 is an automatic movement with a day-date complication. This movement is based on the cal. 82XX series of what Miyota calls their “Standard Automatic” line. It is made in Japan and has 21 jewels and a beat rate of 21,600 vph with a power reserve of about 42 hours.
Availability:
This movement is discontinued and no longer available from Miyota. You may still be able to find it from watch parts sellers.
Miyota Day-Date:
The calendar wheels on this caliber allow for a display similar to the Rolex Day-Date, with a panoramic full day of the week at 12:00 and date window at 3:00.
Examples of watches with this movement:
Watches with the 8285 include the MeisterSinger Urban Day Date, as well as this Cadisen Business Day-Date.
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