Eta G10211

ETA Caliber G10.211

Eta G10211

Manufacturer ETA
Caliber Number G10.211, G10211
Movement Type Quartz
Lignes 13 1/4”’ (29.80mm)
Diameter
29.80mm
Height
5.12mm thick
Battery Cell Number 394
Battery Life
~38 months (share your experience below)
Frequency
32,768 Hz
Stem 401-1497
Hand Sizes 1.50mm / 0.90mm / 0.25mm / 0.20mm
Jewels 4
Functions Central hours; central minutes; central chronograph seconds; small seconds at 6:00; 1/10 second at 2:30; 30 minute chronograph counter at 9:30; date at 4:00 (different brands may place the date window in a different location)
Country of Manufacture Switzerland, Swiss made
Known Models
Tissot Quickster, Swiss Legend Commander, Invicta Reserve Midsize, Invicta Lupah Revolution 6100 (Add your watch in the comments below…)

Eta Caliber G10 211

The ETA caliber G10.211 is a Swiss “assembled” quartz chronograph movement with 4 jewels. This movement is part of ETA’s Fashionline group of quartz movements. This caliber is not considered to be a repairable movement and is largely found in entry level lower priced timepieces.

How to Change the Battery:

The G10.211 takes battery number 394.

Replacing the battery on your G10.211 watch is very straightforward. The diagram below is from the official ETA tech sheets. As pictured, place your tool between the battery and the arm that holds it in place (#2 in the image below). Gently pry the arm back and the battery should lift up. Be careful not to bend of break off the arm that holds the battery in place!

Eta G10 71a Battery ChangeTo install the new battery, do the process in reverse, but make sure the battery is placed under the lip first (#3 in the image above).

Pro Tip: If you install a new battery and the watch doesn’t function properly, it’s possible that the battery is bad. Always try a new battery before giving up.

Recalibrate the Chronograph Hand to Zero:

After installing a fresh battery, you may need to reset the chronograph hands on your watch. This is because when the battery runs out of energy while the chronograph is running, the last location of the chronograph hand will become the new “zero” until you reset it.

Resetting the hands to zero is easy and you don’t need to send your watch back to the company or a watchmaker.

  • Pull the crown to position 2 (date setting)
  • Press the bottom pusher to adjust the central chronograph second hand
  • Press the top pusher to adjust the 1/10 second hand
  • Pull the crown out to position 3 (time setting)
  • Press the top pusher to adjust the 30 minute hand
  • Press the crown in to position 1 (against the case) when finished

*Some manufacturer’s refer to the crown position numbers differently. We always try to refer to the positions the same as the manufacturers do. ETA crown positions are as follows:

Eta Caliber G10 71a Crown Positions

Crown/Stem Removal:

To remove the crown, look for the stem release hole on the movement near the crown There is a small arrow pointing to it…

Eta Caliber G10 71a Stem Removal

Putting the crown to date setting position should reveal a button in the hole that you can gently press with your tool to release the stem. Do this carefully and do not press too hard. If you damage the stem release mechanism, there doesn’t seem to be a way to fix it since it’s encased in plastic.

For visual learners, here is a video.

Replaceable, Not Repairable:

This movement is part of ETA’s Fashionline group of quartz movements. This caliber is not considered to be a repairable movement and is largely found in entry level lower priced timepieces.

With that said, some folks find ways to repair them, depending on what’s wrong with it. This video is a good example.

In ETA’s Own Words:

“Movements of these calibres can-not be disassembled; therefore, this document contains informa-tion on electrical tests and hand-fitting only.” -ETA

Discontinued:

The ETA caliber G10.211 has been discontinued.  Caliber G10.212 is a possible replacement.

Replacement Price:

At the time of this post, replacement prices for the G10.211 were not found online because it has been discontinued. Prices for the replacement caliber G10.212 were found in the range of $45 – $59.99 USD.

Metal Plate/Cover:

The metal plate on the G10 family of movements is just a thin cover with sticky adhesive. Below this metal cover you will find an plastic encasing that holds everything together.

This is what the movement looks like below the metal cover:

Eta Caliber G10 71a Metal Cover Off

More under the hood shots of G10 series movements:

More Macro shots:

Eta G10 211

Pros:

  • Relatively inexpensive chronograph functionality with “Swiss” labeling.
  • Easy to recalibrate if the chronograph second hand isn’t lining up.
  • Does not need an insulator tab under the battery.
  • It has been around for a while with proven reliability overall.

Cons:

  • Not serviceable, other than changing the battery.
  • Easy to damage the stem removal mechanism, making it difficult to remove from the case.
  • Made outside of Switzerland even though some brands will lead consumers to think it is a Swiss ETA G10.
  • Poor documentation by the manufacturer.
  • Discontinued by the manufacturer.

Examples of Watches With This Caliber

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Greg A.
Greg A.
5 years ago

Utilized in the Victorinox Chrono Classic. Mine is almost supernaturally accurate. It hasn’t gained or lost even a tenth of a second in three months. That’s well within quartz chronometer certification standards. Not too shabby for a conventional quartz movement!

Marv j
Marv j
4 years ago
Reply to  Greg A.

Great movement that’s all no worries pretty accurate like a chronometer..

duncan white
duncan white
2 years ago
Reply to  Greg A.

I have an officer’s chrono , agree about it s accuracy . But don’t leave it near a magnet. Lost 1 1/2 mins in one night. Funny though when reset and magnet removed accuracy was not effected .

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago
Reply to  Greg A.

Same with mine, but over the last 20 days. ETA knows what they are doing.

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago
Reply to  John Raba

Mine has almost not perceptibly gained anything over the last 30 days. That is calculated by eyeballing the second hand compared to the atomic clock in Boulder Colorado. This is as good as any COSC movement, except the citizen that costs north of $7,000.

RnB
RnB
5 years ago

I have this movement in an Atlantic chronograph. Besides changing a battery after a couple of years, it’s been very reliable and quite accurate.

Fabiano Gomes Correa Junior
Fabiano Gomes Correa Junior
5 years ago

Essa máquina e original do excursion da invicta ?

Carlos T Hoshino
Carlos T Hoshino
5 years ago

A invicta costuma usar maquina Ronda Z60, 540D ou Hattori VD53. Mas o 11020 vem com este movimento.

pwwfnz
pwwfnz
5 years ago

Don’t let the ETA stamp fool you. This G10 quartz movement is total unserviceable welded shut piece of junk. You’re better off with a Ronda or even a Miyota or Seiko quartz before buying any watch with a G10 shitter.

Tomkins
Tomkins
4 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

What a moronic comment pwwfnz.

Solitaire
Solitaire
1 year ago
Reply to  Tomkins

Yes. The movement is low end, plastic and there are no plans to possibly repair it. But watch out! ETA is a very serious manufacturer. Msm this movement in its very cheap Swiss Military Hanowa s watches has been completely accurate for over 14 years. 100% reliability for more than 14 years. Thank you.

Rickster
Rickster
7 months ago
Reply to  Tomkins

It’s the truth. Tompkins !!

John raba
John raba
1 month ago
Reply to  Rickster

Do you have one? Mine is in my Tissot PRC 200. Flawless performance so far. Accuracy is off the charts good. How often does anyone ever service their quartz watches. I have an Omega constellation quartz from around 1990. Took it in for service after about 10 years and they simply swapped out the movement. Good for me as the replaced movement keeps better time than the original one did. Still, it is 10 seconds a month fast. My G10.211 gains next to nothing per month. So which one is better?

David
David
4 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

I have a Tissot PRS200 which uses the G10.211 movement and owned it for around 17 years without any kind of problem.

Justin
Justin
3 years ago
Reply to  David

Same experience here. I’ve had my Tissot PR50 for 12 years and it’s incredibly accurate and trouble free (within a second of exact after months).

imi
imi
3 years ago
Reply to  Justin

had mine in a tissot v8 , 16 years later, still insanely accurate

Jeffrey Johnson
Jeffrey Johnson
2 years ago
Reply to  David

I’ve had mine 15 years and only 1 battery change. No regrets!

P
P
3 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

Funny that, nobody else seems to have a problem…

Gladys Talbot
Gladys Talbot
3 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

It may be a welded-shut piece of junk, but I’ve had mine in a Victorinox Summit Chrono (it was used when I bought it) since 2004. It’s never lost more than 1 second a month, often going several months perfect accuracy: +/- 0.0 seconds. I use the USNO Naval Observatory time as my standard.

Never had a problem. The other brands you mention are well regarded, though.

Jlit
Jlit
3 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

You’re a dummy.

MICHAEL M FROST
MICHAEL M FROST
3 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

It does the job. Tells time VERY accurately. And lasts!. Not it’s not pretty or expensive. Anything past that is esoteric and only relative to people looking for more than just a nice watch.

R.T.
R.T.
3 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

Your comment got a lot of thumbs down but I agree after seeing a similar caliber with the cover removed. I commented on it here https://calibercorner.com/eta-caliber-g10-71a/

Teddy R
Teddy R
2 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

I agree with you pwwfnz! Tissot has had 3 batteries in 4 months, hour a day inaccurate, chrono hands set sometimes then sometimes not. – Garbage

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago
Reply to  Teddy R

You have a bad sample. This assumes you are telling the truth.

Vwatchrepair
Vwatchrepair
2 years ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

I have a bag of these from replacing customers movements. One day they’re working fine, and then the next the time keeping part is dead, or the entire thing is dead. Sad, because at a retail level, these aren’t cheap to replace. I’d recommend paying very close attention to how battery changes are conducted. Properly reseal and pressure test too. Once these are compromised, they’re trash. Same can be said for any watch. Just because it’s running, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have some preventative maintenance done. Could save you a $200 repair. But, even then, I’ve seen these die with… Read more »

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago
Reply to  Vwatchrepair

Each battery change should be accompanied by a gasket change for the case back and crown. There is a lubrication that is applied to these gaskets (very light) that helps preserve the rubber gasket and help with the seal. I wonder when people say how bad these movements are. Mine function perfectly, line up properly, and keep unbelievable time. Even my Tissot Seastar chrono (1,000 feet) keeps time to 3 or so seconds fast per month. The aesthetics of a quartz movement is absolutely irrelevant. That it is not serviceable is also irrelevant. I have seen, however, where such a… Read more »

John Raba
John Raba
8 months ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

You are so completely wrong.

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago
Reply to  pwwfnz

I have this movement in my Tissot PRS 200. I checked its accuracy against the atomic clock. Over the last 20 days it has not visibly gained or lost anything. Look, ETA has figured out how to make quartz movements that are this good. Modern manufacturing techniques are such that they can produce something like this very cheaply. That does not mean in any way that it is a cheap movement in terms of quality. What I ask of my movements is precision and durability. This movement does this in spades. Additionally, the indices line up perfects with the hands.… Read more »

Jerry
Jerry
3 years ago

I have a Renato Wildebeast that runs this assembly.. Have never had an issue with it either.

omar
omar
3 years ago

Does anyone here know why this movement is discontinued and what’s the difference between the G10.211 and G10.212? T.I.A.

Radu
Radu
3 years ago
Reply to  omar

I am also interested on this

Rickster
Rickster
3 years ago

I recently purchased a pair of Tissot chronograph from poshmark. Thinking I would find the quality quartz movements of 30 years ago . I invested $400. For a seastar and T-race chrono. Both with G10211 ETA movements. What junk !!

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago
Reply to  Rickster

Not junk at all. The proof is in the time keeping performance.

Radu
Radu
3 years ago

After 6 years the chronograph stooped functioning in my Tissot rks-bc 43682. And talking with a watch service specialist he told me that is not very reliable especially the chronograph. It’s true that I have wear it few times while going with my bike in the city, but nothing crazy.

ncmountie
ncmountie
3 years ago
Reply to  Radu

Check with a local watchmaker if you have one close and ask for an estimate to fix. There may be a simple connection issue or ask how much to replace this quartz movement. This movement is still available at watch supply stores at approximately $60 and could be sourced by you or the watchmaker, depending on which would be cheapest. The watchmaker would then simply switch out the movement. Cheaper than buying an entire new watch.

David Schurk
David Schurk
3 years ago

I have this movement in a Victoronox Officer Chronograph and it keeps excellent time with almost non existant corrections.

F355GTS
F355GTS
3 years ago

Hi, does anybody know how to remove the crown pin on this caliber?, thanks

F355GTS
F355GTS
3 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

thank you

Ivan Russillo
Ivan Russillo
3 years ago

Hi folks. I got a G10 Clavin Klein few years ago and looks and works like they first day. In my opinion it’s a great sweden watch. Regards

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Ivan Russillo
Ivan Russillo
3 years ago
Reply to  Ivan Russillo

Swiss wacht! Sorry my dear sweden guys!

Brett
Brett
2 years ago
Reply to  Ivan Russillo

Are you sure that’s a G10? I think the G10’s are always chronograph.

Andrew S.
Andrew S.
3 years ago

I’ve had my Tissot PRS200 for roughly 15 years and no issues! One of the best watches I have ever owned

Philip Sigrist
Philip Sigrist
3 years ago

Hello,
I have a Tissot T-Race Lmtd. Edition 2010 ETA G10 211 and Stopped the Cronograph.
This Machine was Discontinued and Not Acept the G10 212!
What do I?

Brett
Brett
2 years ago
Reply to  Philip Sigrist

You can still buy the ETA G10.211. Did you even try to find one?

Victor Michael
Victor Michael
2 years ago

Is this brand still on sale, if yes how much does it cost please?

fread b
fread b
2 years ago

I have replaced three of these g10 movements in the space of a year on the same watch, when the owner runs the chrono function because he likes the second hand to move it uses a battery in a month.
one of the biggest pieces of rubbish I have ever worked on.
He payed $800 secondhand the movement is $70 and its a stainless steel case yep great value for your money. i will use my money on far better quility watchers for this price

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago
Reply to  fread b

Um, you are not supposed to run the chronograpy function continuously. That is also true of mechanical warches. You are using four motors instead of two.

keepthetime
Admin
2 years ago

Also found in Swiss Legend Karamica ceramic chronograph watches.

Mike Harris
Mike Harris
2 years ago

I have this movement in a Tissot PRC 200. The movement itself is awesomely accurate, but the watch… oh my god, the watch, what a pain in my behind, broken crown after only 3 years of use

Jim Hawkins
Jim Hawkins
2 years ago

I have a watch that I bought from a tailor’s in York, England which has since ceased trading watches.
The company and the watch was called Mullen and Mullen, the facia of my watch says M2.
Inside the watch it says the following things;
Chrono AG
Solothurn
Switzerland
G10.211 ETA movement

My watch needs a new strap, however my search has proved fruitless.
Could you advise me as to who may stock this watch and spares or where I may a strap that fits well enough to show off the watch properly?

L. N.
L. N.
2 years ago

Victorians Chrono Classic also uses the G10.211.

J.
J.
2 years ago

This movement is found in the Invicta Reserve Ocean Reef Model 6758.

Jeffrey Johnson
Jeffrey Johnson
2 years ago

I have over 50 watches most are invicta. Haven’t paid much attention except for the ones that are Swiss made. My favorite watch is this movement in a invicta lupah model 6742. I’ve had the watch for 15 years and only changed the battery once!

John Raba
John Raba
7 months ago

Why Invicta? Seiko, Certina, etc., are way above Invicta. Tissot is above them. Longines is above Tissot. Get yourself a decent watch.

Mark
Mark
4 months ago
Reply to  John Raba

A “decent” watch is any watch that appeals to someone and is reasonably accurate (i.e. almost any functioning quartz watch) For example I have an inexpensive Timex digital watch that I bought in the mid 1980’s. It still functions perfectly in every way 40 years later. I call that a decent watch.

John Raba
John Raba
4 months ago
Reply to  Mark

I will have to disagree. Invicta, and others, are cheap watches. That a cheap watch lasts a long time is no indication of its quality. The fit, finish, movement quality, etc., all are more important. Their quality does not even come close to Certina, Tissot, or Longines.

BSwatcher
BSwatcher
4 months ago
Reply to  John Raba

It’s all BS really. I can show you higher end Invicta watches that are better quality fit and finish than lower end Tissot, Certina, and Longines. And quality is subjective, since one collector cares about finish and another cares about durability. Another funny BS is that most of the people commenting about watches online haven’t actually handled enough watches to justify their judgements. It’s a lot of people repeating what they heard others say (and repeating marketing points successfully injected into the market’s mind) without experience to back it up. And even if you have that experience to back it… Read more »

John Raba
John Raba
4 months ago
Reply to  BSwatcher

Well, we will have to dissagree then.

Patrick
Patrick
22 days ago
Reply to  BSwatcher

That was a great reply and the only concern you should have is does the watch make you happy. I like my Tissot I like my Movado I like my Bulova got an Addiesdive I love and my roommate liked it and bought one and I’ve got a couple of Invicta pro divers and a Chrono and a Bambino but most of the time I’m wearing one of my pro divers. And if I’m lucky enough to get my grail watch, hands down it will be a Grand Seiko….

Gustavo
Gustavo
2 years ago

Tissot PRC 200

Original piece as told by a certified Tissot watchmaker. Make sure your piece is an original, before criticizing the movement inside it.

* 14 years of daily use, with chronometer use of 20min/day.
* It keeps perfect time (or close to that), so I only adjust it after battery replacement.
* Renata battery lasts 22 months.
* Bumped it against hard surfaces a couple of times, still, no issues whatsoever.

Great page, by the way, it brings me understanding and peace of mind.

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John Raba
John Raba
4 months ago
Reply to  Gustavo

Mine has the G10.211 movement in it. It is ridiculously accurate. Well within COSC for quartz watches. Tissot is a greatly undervalued manufacturer. And at 660 feet water resistence it is a go anywhere, do anything watch.

Mike
Mike
2 years ago

Mine failed exactly after the warranty on an 800 dollar Tissot. Its costing 225 to replace at Tissot. Could have bought an automatic!

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[…] are two similar ETA quartz calibers: On the left is a Swiss made G10.211 with a V8 stamp. On the right is a Swiss parts G10.71A , notice that there is no V8 […]

John
John
2 years ago

Kloc Uhrwerk uses them in their “Grande Kloc Le Mans”. Works perfectly after 6 years.

Mike-BC
Mike-BC
2 years ago

I just received a long sought after Tissot Michael Owen Limited Edition Quadrato and it’s powered by the G10.211 movement. It’s running perfectly and keeping excellent time. I am surprised that such a collectable watch has an ‘entry-level’ movement… The only issue with the watch is the stem isn’t security engaging and can be easily pulled right out when you go to set the time – I knew this when I bought it. From what I’ve read the only ‘fix’ seems to be replacing the entire movement. Not a big issue unless I decide to re-sell the watch down the… Read more »

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Ben
Ben
2 years ago
Reply to  Mike-BC

Cool watch! Since you have to replace the entire movement anyway, maybe you can see if there is anything to bend down to get the stem detent to secure the stem. If not possible, these really are some disposable movements!

Phil
Phil
2 years ago

Hello, all.

I’ve recently replaced the battery in my Mallard chrono which houses this movement.
It keeps excellent time, but the chrono functions don’t work.
Does anyone know a method for resetting?

Thanks.
✌❤⌚

Laci
Laci
2 years ago

I have 5 years old tissot PRC200 watch with ETA G10.211 moovement. Now randomly delayed by 5 -15 minutes each day. (New battery)

Sebastian
Sebastian
2 years ago

I have this in my Tissor prs200- almost 20 years. It was stored for years without battery and now after battery exchange its working…. but without Chrono, or being moreprecise chronograph is starting but only second hand without /10 hand. What can be a problem?

Richard Revoir
Richard Revoir
2 years ago
Reply to  Sebastian

I would take it to my watchmaker for a good cleaning.

Richard Revoir
Richard Revoir
2 years ago
Reply to  Richard Revoir

Sebastián I am guessing you stored it in a temperature controlled environment ?

Sebastian
Sebastian
2 years ago
Reply to  Richard Revoir

of course yes, in a drawer at home

Gix
Gix
2 years ago

I recently had the movement of a Tissot J378/478 replaced in a shop. A few weeks later, the hour hand got stuck in place, then it unstuck itself in a wrong position after I wiggled the crown in hour-setting position. I opened the watch, removed the crown to get access to the dial and was able to reposition the hour hand correctly. Seems to be working fine now.

Greg Culverwell
Greg Culverwell
2 years ago

Also in my 22 year old Swiss Army model 5560.
Still very accurate.

Daniel M
Daniel M
2 years ago

This movement is in my Tissot Tradition chronograph. Beautiful watch, no problems with the movement.

https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-us/t0636171605700.html

Tony Berlin
Tony Berlin
10 months ago

My (ancient) Swatch Skin Scuba says V8 on the back – is this the same movement?

Robert
Robert
9 months ago

I’m full of admiration for this movement. Back in April 1999, I was serving as a photographer in the RAF, in Kuwait. For Rest and Recuperation (a number of us RAF types were sent for a week to Bahrain. Whilst out shopping, this chronograph watch caught my eye in one of the decent jewellers’ windows there. The watch was an Argenti, which I had never seen before, and have seen little of since( a cheap version came out some years later), It was stunning and beautifully made. I was quite keen on watches from an early age, but was not… Read more »

Huy
Huy
5 months ago
Reply to  calibercorner

tôi có 1 chiếc đồng hồ mang bộ máy này. tôi đã sử dụng nó trên 10 năm. có lần nó đã hoạt động hơn 2 năm mới phải thay pin. nhưng tôi không thể tra cứu xuất xứ của nó. nó có thể là 1 chiếc đồng hồ nhái không?

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Ian Gardner
Ian Gardner
5 months ago

Tissot Quadrato

Rick S.
Rick S.
3 months ago

Hamilton Aviation Pioneer Chrono Quartz, 41mm, H76512155 w. Cal G10.212. Just got it in nice used condition from a dealer in Japan for $230. The beige dial & sapphire crystal are unmarked, with a tri-fold clasp & 100 meter WR.

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