Eta Movement Grades

ETA Movement Grades

Eta Movement Grades

How Many Grades of ETA Movements Are There?

ETA offers four grades of watch movements:

Accuracy Between Grades:

These ratings may vary between specific caliber numbers, but here are the specs for the popular ETA caliber 2824-2:

  • Standard – adjusted in two positions; accuracy of +/-12 sec/day up to +/- 30 sec/day
  • Elabore – adjusted in three positions; accuracy of +/-7 sec/day up to +/- 20 sec/day
  • Top – adjusted in five positions; accuracy of +/-4 sec/day up to +/- 15 sec/day
  • Chronometer – COSC specs (learn more)

How to tell the difference between grades?

One way to distinguish between Standard/Elabore and Top/COSC grades of ETA movements is to look at the anti-shock device on the balance wheel:

StandardNovodiac / ETACHOC
ElaboreNovodiac / ETACHOC
TopIncabloc
ChronometerIncabloc

Other Differences:

Standard and Elabore Grades:
Nickel plated balance wheel; Nivarox  hairspring; polyrubies used for pallet jewels.

Top and Chronometer Grades:
Glucydur balance wheel; Anachron hairspring; red rubies used for pallet jewels.

Similarities Between Grades:

Despite differences in accuracy and testing, all grades share some common specs and features. All grades have the same diameter, height, jewel count, lift angle, frequency, and power reserve.

Finishing:

Difference in finishes coming soon.

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Zach
Zach
3 years ago

Since some of the Sellita are based on ETA movements, does Sellita have the same grades?

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DP
DP
2 years ago

I’m sure it’s in here some where , can I see pictures of the grades of ETA calibers?mit would be much easier for me to tell the difference.

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Kaum kusam
2 years ago

What is different between eta cal 80, v8 at35 and cal 80, v8 at24

machv5
Member
2 years ago

What types of calibre are used in watches that retail for around $5k CAD? And where do such microbrands go to have the things like the case and dials made to their designs. I’ve been looking and find a lot of Chinese companies but no offense the quality just isn’t what I’m looking for. I don’t want my company to fail right from the first sale. There are microbrands that cost $5k so it can be done without having everything done in house.

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Alex
Alex
1 year ago

what grade in L 633.5 (eta 2824-2) longines? standart? elabore? top? chr?

Foisal
Foisal
1 year ago
Reply to  Alex

I am 90% sure longines, doesn’t use that system

dennisthewatchmaker
dennisthewatchmaker
1 year ago
Reply to  Foisal

doesn’t use 2824 you mean? yesq they do
longines uses top

Amir
Amir
1 year ago

I recently bought Tissot Le Locle Chronometer having ETA 2824-2 Chronometer from jomashop. However, on the backside, it has Novodiac instead of Incabloc shock system. Why is it so? I read about it and found out Novodiac is actually new shock system from Incabloc company. I don’t understand why in your article the low grade movements have Novodiac wheres as Top and Chronometer have Incabloc schock system!

Joe
Joe
1 year ago
Reply to  Amir

You and me both brother. I have confirmation from Tissot that you can find the Novodiac in their COSC Le Locle. Caused a panic at first when I saw it in there.

Joe
Joe
1 year ago
Reply to  calibercorner

Much thanks for this explanation. I almost went to war over this. It seems the stock Tissot Le Locle COSC images all the show the Incabloc. Yet if you do a deep dive on youtube to see what’s out there submitted by the public, then you’ll spot the Novodiacs if you look carefully. On a side note, I’ve had mine for three days and it hasn’t gained or lost a second.

Joe
Joe
1 year ago
Reply to  Joe

For reference, here’s a shot of my COSC Le Locle with the Novodiac:

Novodiac.jpg
Joe
Joe
1 year ago
Reply to  Joe

Sorry… not the best photographer… but here’s another:

Novodiac4.jpg
Joe
Joe
1 year ago
Reply to  Joe

And here we have another find: A Tissot Heritage COSC from the official Tissot site with Novodiac.

TissotHeritageCOSC.jpg
Harley
Harley
5 days ago

Hi all!

I have a Rado eta a31.l01 (based ETA 2892-a2) movement, it seems to be modified (as it’s using the Nivachoc system instead of the others listed as per standard/top). Does anyone know if they use top, elaborate, standard or chronometer? Thanks!

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