Eta Caliber 2894 2

ETA Caliber 2894-2

Eta Caliber 2894 2

BrandETA
Caliber Number2894-2
Base Caliber
ETA 2892
Movement TypeAutomatic, self-winding mechanical
Lignes12.5”’
Diameter28mm
Height6.1mm
Jewel Count
37
Power Reserve42 – 47 hours
Lift Angle51 degrees
Vibrations Per Hour28,800 (4 Hz)
Shock SystemIncabloc
Regulator SystemETACHRON
RotorBall bearing system
Winding DirectionBi-directional
Hacking Seconds?Yes
FeaturesCentral hours; central minutes; central chronograph seconds; small running seconds at 3:00; 30 minute chronograph subdial at 9:00, 12 hours chronograph counter at 6:00; date at 4:30
Country of ManufactureSwitzerland, Swiss made
Known ModelsTissot Heritage 150th Anniversary (T66.1.712.31) (Add your watch in the comments below…)

The ETA caliber 2894-2 is a Swiss made automatic movement based on the ETA 2892, but with a chronograph module (made by ETA, not Dubois Depraz – see below)

Eta Cal 2894 2 Front Back Drawings

When was cal. 2894-2 Introduced?

The 2894 was introduced circa 1996, however, the most recent documentation available appears to be dated as far back as 2007. Tech sheets appear to have been updated as recent as 1/2/2020, despite this movement not being available for sale from ETA.

Was the chronograph module made by Dubois Depraz?

No, the chronograph module was made by ETA and has an ETA part number 8510 (not DD). This module was available for individual purchase from ETA at one point. Some watch parts sellers may still have new old stock examples available for sale. They also pop up on eBay every so often.

Column Wheel Chronograph?

You may see some call this a cam style chronograph and some call it a column wheel style. Of course, ETA does not refer to it as either, and only lists a module part number with no technical documentation for the module itself (if you come across module specific tech sheets, please share). Although not visible from the back of the movement, the module does appear to have a column wheel design used to control the chronograph functionality. It may not be exactly what most are used to when they think of “column wheel” or “pillar wheel” designs (it is flatter than most), but it appears to function as expected. You can see an example clearly in the service video below, specifically around the 20:45 timestamp.

2894-2 VS 2892-A2:

The 2894-2 is based on the ETA caliber 2892-A2 framework. There are some shared parts, but this doesn’t mean that the two movements are are interchangeable by any means. It is essentially a 2892 with a chronograph module. This gives the 2894-2 larger measurements in diameter and height, as well as a higher jewel count.

2894-22892-A2
Lignes / Diameter12.5”’ / 28mm11.5”’ / 25.6mm
Height6.1mm3.6mm
Jewels2137

2849-2 VS 7750:

When it comes to comparing the 2894 to the 7750, there are two notable points inside and out. On the outside, the dial is considered by watch enthusiasts to be much more balance, with a 3-6-9 Daytona style chronograph layout, compared to the 7750 with its 12-6-9 layout. But the aesthetics come with something else to consider, which is on the inside: As mentioned above, the 2894-2 has a chronograph module built on to a 2892. This chronograph module has long been understood as being unserviceable, and although you may find watchmakers who are willing to service a watch with this caliber (and there is a full video below), it will not be as easy as finding someone to work on a 7750.

2894-2 Stem Removal:

What position should the crown be in the extract the crown and stem from the cal. 2894-2?

Hand-winding position, at least according to the poorly written instructions from ETA.

Eta 2894 2 Stem Removal Guide

Note About Service:

According to technical documentation, ETA officially states that they recommend not using the same chronograph second hand twice. Could this be part of the unserviceability concern and why some watches come back from service at the manufacturer with a shaky chronograph seconds hand? (Looking at you B&R, grrr.) Also, it is recommended to use the ETA movement holder when testing the chronograph outside of the case.

Video Disassembling and Reassembling a 2894-2 Movement:

Note: this is an excellent detailed video, but ignore where it mentions “Dubois Depraz”, but the video creator has acknowledged the mistake in comments.

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Garry Perkins
Garry Perkins
2 years ago

This movement is notorious for the chronograph seconds hand falling off. Furthermore, many watch makers will not service it. I recommend against this movement.

Wes
Wes
2 years ago
Reply to  Garry Perkins

X2

Otto Kochlöffel
Otto Kochlöffel
2 years ago

An ETA movement, said by the manufacturer (!!!) not to be using a certain chrono-second watch hand twice, is ridiculous and insane. Do NOT buy such a ridiculously bad ETA chrono-caliber, geezzzz.

Otto Kochlöffel
Otto Kochlöffel
2 years ago

@CC, please, do you want to be so kind to edit my type’o “buybsuch” to/in ‘buy such?’ Thank you in advance.

Otto Kochlöffel
Otto Kochlöffel
2 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

Thank you very much, I am obliged, CC.

Otto Kochlöffel
Otto Kochlöffel
2 years ago

This ETA 2894-2 movement is as bad as calibers come. Do nót touch this, it’s kind of ‘contagious’ in a very, very bad way!!

Otto Kochlöffel
Otto Kochlöffel
2 years ago

Sorry CC, I’m just being thruthful about this caliber. Please understand that I’m nót bashing your guys’ caliber-site, which is calibercorner.com.

Please, don’t take my being blunt on this subject/topic as an offending attitude. I’m just trying to warn people about this ETA movement.

Thank you, CC

Otto Kochlöffel
Otto Kochlöffel
2 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

I’ve had a Bell & Ross with the ETA 2894-2 for a year, then sold it off via ebay. Its amplitude was not to be regulated to normal standards, so I got rid of it. This watchmaker from Czechia, whom I had contact with about this caliber, told me he could buy it off of me and fix it himself. So I sold it to him, instead of being freaked out any longer about it. I hope, I have been of service with my comments, to yóu and many others too, CC.

Luis Sosa
Luis Sosa
1 year ago

Does this movement have a column wheel type chronograph? Thanks

Fred Senatti
Fred Senatti
1 year ago

Straton Yacht Racer Automatic 2894-2 Top Grade

Jack
Jack
1 year ago

I have a B&R with an ETA 2894-2 movement and it doesn’t miss a beat

Tio
Tio
1 year ago

Hello,

How many components in the ETA CALIBER 2894-2?
T)

Bi_b_33
Bi_b_33
1 year ago

Everybody’s knocking this movement but I’ve had no problem having it service and it keeps great time.
Not only that, but I’ve got a 38mm chronograph that’s only 11mm thick. Let’s see a valjoux 7750 do that!

mark
mark
1 year ago

I have wyler code r watches which have this. They keep great time, and one of them new in the box had the chrono 2nd hand rattling around inside. Wyler was out of biz- so there was no warranty or factory to send it to. So, I took it apart, and put the 2nd hand back on, made sure everything lined up right and it was secure, made sure the pushers worked, and put it back together. It wouldn’t wind manually. I took it apart again, thought I fixed it, put it back together, it still wont wind manually, so… Read more »

Jonathan Andersson
Jonathan Andersson
4 months ago

I know that Chopard use this in the 1000 Miglia Classic Racing Chronometer. For a watch that expensive it seams cheap yo us this caliber! But thats Chopard for you!!

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