Ronda 715

Ronda Caliber 715

Ronda 715

Brand Ronda
Caliber Number Ronda 715
Type Quartz, battery-powered
Linges 11.5”’
Diameter 26.20mm
Height 2.5mm thick
Dial Feet
2:30 and 8:30
Battery Cell Number 371
Claimed Battery Life 60 months
Jewels 5 (Swiss parts variant has 1 jewel)
Functions Central hours; central minutes; central seconds, date at 3:00 or 6:00
Hacking Seconds? Yes
Country of Origin
Swiss Made (Switzerland) or Swiss Parts (China?)
Known Models
Bertucci Yankee A-4T, Victorinox Swiss Army Journey 1884, Victorinox INOX, Victorinox Heritage, Bravur BW001, Jacques Lemans Tempora Diver, MTM Extreme Ops Seals, Luminox Navy SEAL, Luminox F-117 Nighthawk, Elliot Brown Canford,  (Too many to list, add your watch in the comments below…)

The Ronda caliber 715 is a common 3 hand Swiss quartz movement. This caliber is part of Ronda’s normtech line of movements.

Swiss Parts Vs Swiss Made:

According to Ronda, there are two versions of this movement: a Swiss parts version with 1 jewel and nickel plated finish, and a 5 jewel version with gold plated finish. You may see Swiss parts variations listed as being made by Harley Ronda. Also note that some watch parts sellers may list the Swiss made version as 715SM.

Similar Calibers:

There are similar calibers to the 715 including the Ronda 712, 712, and 714. The 714 and 715 both have the date at 3:00. The 712 and 713 are essentially the same, but without the date. The 712 and 714 do not have a central seconds hand. All of these calibers use the same 371 cell battery.

There is also a longer life caliber 715Li that uses a larger CR 2016 battery cell.

Accuracy:

According to official documentation, Ronda claims that the caliber 715 has an expected “Instantaneous Rate” (accuracy) of -10 to +20 seconds per month at normal operating temperatures of 0-50 degrees Celsius (32-122 F).

Hacking Seconds:

This movement has hacking functionality, meaning that the second hand stops when the crown is pulled out to time setting position. Ronda officially calls this:

Stop-second with interruption of motor impulses.

Ronda claims that hacking the movement activates a power saving mechanism that reduces battery consumption by approximately 70%. If you are not going to wear your watch for long periods of time with a battery installed, it is recommended that you pull the crown out to save the battery and reduce unnecessary wear and tear on the movement. Keep in mind that even if you keep the watch hacked, the battery can go bad and begin to leak which may damage the watch.

Stem Removal:

To remove the stem on the caliber 715, make sure the crown is in position 1 (pressed in) and use your tool to press the stem release button located next to the small arrow on the movement.

Replacement Prices:

At the time of this post, replacement prices of around $15.95 were found online for the Swiss parts version.

Ronda 715 Image Gallery

Examples of watches with the Ronda 715:

Below is a Victorinox Swiss Army 1884 powered by a cal. 715:

Ronda 715 Victorinox Journey 1884

Vintage Luminox 3900 Navy SEAL watch with a 715 movement:

Ronda 715 Luminox Navy Deal

The Bravur BW001 microbrand watch from Sweden is also powered by the Ronda 715:

Ronda 715 Bravur Watch From Sweden

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Brian cox
Brian cox
6 years ago

Filson field watch from shinola detroit factory has argonite 715 movement. Assuming this is the ronda movement theyve renamed?

Bill Felice
Bill Felice
6 years ago

The Movado Series 800 ref 2600074 uses the Ronda 715 movement

Tony
Tony
6 years ago

The Victorinox I.N.O.X uses this movement.

psychofax
psychofax
6 years ago

The Traser P67 Officer Pro uses Ronda 715

1812
1812
6 years ago

Luminox 4221ANU, 4222ANU is using the LI version that allows for 10 year lifespan. I think some armorlite isobrite series watches use them too.

Bildo
Bildo
5 years ago

My Luminox 3900 series also uses a Ronda 715 5 jewel.

David
David
5 years ago

Luminox Coronado series uses this movement.

Dominic
Dominic
5 years ago

Christopher ward Trident pro quartz models also use this movement.

Sanders
Sanders
5 years ago

My Zodiac ZO8550 has also this movement Ronda Five Jewel, Swiss EOL R9. Where can I buy this movement?

Steve
Steve
5 years ago

The original Luminox Captain’s Field Watch (part numbers in the 1560’s) use this movement, but I noticed some very subtle differences in mine vs. the pic shown on this page. It’s still a 715, however.

Valkyrie
Valkyrie
4 years ago
Reply to  Steve

What’s the difference?

Mark
Mark
5 years ago

My Deep Blue Sea Ram has this movement.

Mike Dillion
Mike Dillion
4 years ago

The new micro-brand Ares Watches (founded by Matt Graham), is using the Ronda 715Li movement in their first model, the Diver-1 (the 5 jewel version with gold plated finish).

Rob Taylor
Rob Taylor
4 years ago
Reply to  Mike Dillion

The primitive skills guy?

Moha
Moha
4 years ago

To how much extent these two Ronda 715 variants can affect the performance? The 5 Jewels is more durable?

Moha
Moha
4 years ago

To how much extent these two variants of Ronda 715 can affect the performance ? The Gold-plated one with 5 jewels is more durable ?

Valkyrie
Valkyrie
4 years ago
Reply to  Moha

Here’s what I think and someone else is welcome to reply with a differing opinion. The 715 only has hours, minutes and seconds, the one jewel is more than enough. Other quartz movements operate just fine with no jewels. In my opinion, the difference between the two is that it comes down to marketing. What better way to distinguish between two variants than changing the appearance of the metal from cheap nickel to seemingly luxury “gold” color? 1 jewel to 5 jewels for the same movement with same functions. They need a good way to make the Swiss model stand… Read more »

DaveG
DaveG
3 years ago
Reply to  Valkyrie

It’s true that there are less moving parts in a quartz watch, but there are still bearing surfaces and moving parts. The 715 made in Taiwan with Swiss parts and one jewel are of lesser quality than the 715 5 jewel made in Switzerland. The expertise of the Swiss makers and in house control are better, and the 5 jeweled surface foundations are paramount to the the overall longevity and accuracy of the movement. A jeweled bearing surface smooths out the vibration impulse at a much greater rate than non jeweled.

James
James
7 months ago
Reply to  DaveG

Thanks very much for that info.

Reed Needles
Reed Needles
4 years ago

I have an Swiss Army stainless steel field watch circa 1990 or so using this movement.

Tom
Tom
4 years ago

Deep blue sea ram 500 diver uses it too.

Alasdair Smith
Alasdair Smith
4 years ago

The Riskers Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 both sport this movement.

Walter Crawford
Walter Crawford
4 years ago

I have a MONDAINE fitted with a Ronda 715 gold plated movement and the date is at 6 o’clock. The winder is missing (believed dead). Wali

Matt
Matt
4 years ago

The Mondaine Helvetica quartz version uses this movement (Swiss Made).

Martin
Martin
4 years ago

MWC P656 uses the Ronda 715LI

Joey
Joey
4 years ago

Victorinox Dive Master 500 uses 715

Jrman 8445
Jrman 8445
3 years ago

Vaer C5 Field Watch has the Ronda Caliber 715 , not sure how many jewels or none at all .

Will
Will
1 year ago
Reply to  Jrman 8445

It is the 5 jeweled one. Some of their models have Ameriquartz HT

Glenn
Glenn
3 years ago

Glycine Airman 42mm Quartz uses this. In the Glycine, all crowns are screw-down.

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Philippe Quillery
Philippe Quillery
3 years ago

My Ronda 715 movement came with a washer. Any tips on how it is installed??

Anthony
Anthony
3 years ago

The Leatherman Tread Tempo watches use this movement. Their official description is:

  • Premium Swiss Movement with 5 jewels gold plated EOL and 1 jewel nickel plated Swiss made parts.

Clearly cut and paste, and seems to list both versions of the movement! Seems they barely know what it is…

Derek
Derek
3 years ago

Hi
I have a Traser P67 Super Sub T25 pro dive watch (50 bar, 500m) with this movement. It also says “Swiss made”

Sandy
Sandy
3 years ago

Great site, very helpful to a newbie like me.

Greg Major
Greg Major
3 years ago

Hello, my Michel Renee (model 184) uses this caliber (715) with Swiss Parts (ie 1 Jewel and Nickel plated). Most of the photo’s posted are the Gold Plating, so I hope this is helpful too. Great website guys 🙂

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Jamie
Jamie
3 years ago

Hi ,

I was just wondering I have a deep blue sea ram 500 quartz and it has a swiss ronda 715 but the date window is at 4.3 but I can’t find one anywhere.
Please can you help.

Rich S
Rich S
3 years ago

I personally think this movement is garbage.i have a Invicta reserve and a Renato vintage beast that both use this movement.the Renato stopped working before the 1st battery died and the Invicta worked until battery died.even with new battery it still won’t work.not really a fan of quartz watches at all but the few I have all have these garbage rhonda movements with exception of my Movado.the Movado has a eta quartz movement that I’ve not had one problem with even after 12yrs and 4 batteries later.wish I knew what eta quartz movement I could use in place of the… Read more »

DaveG
DaveG
3 years ago
Reply to  Rich S

I’m sorry you had a bad experience, but I have 6 watches with the Rhonda 715 and every one has been a reliable, solid performer. One is in a nearly 20 year old Luminox that still keeps impeccable time.

DaveG
DaveG
3 years ago

My excellent Nite Alpha has the 715li movement as well.

MarkE
MarkE
2 years ago
Reply to  DaveG

Mine’s accurate to 3 seconds a month !!!

David Garneau
David Garneau
2 years ago
Reply to  MarkE

I just reset my Alpha for DST. the last time I set it was about 4-1/2 months ago for the same reason, and it was off about 17 seconds. I’m calling that a heck of a time keeper.

David Smith
David Smith
2 years ago
Reply to  David Garneau

I was looking at a alpha

David Garneau
David Garneau
2 years ago
Reply to  David Smith

You won’t be disappointed. The lime is the best I have ever seen, and the build is rock solid. 2 years of daily wear and not one mark on it.

David Smith
David Smith
2 years ago
Reply to  David Garneau

I have many g shock among others in collection but this for price and spec am so tempted and new colours look great how do u find the nite vision side of things that’s main thing for me I work at night

David Garneau
David Garneau
2 years ago
Reply to  David Smith

Brightness and readability in the dark is spectacular.[imgcomment image[/img]

JackS
JackS
1 year ago
Reply to  DaveG

I just bought a Nite Alpha. Because of my age I’m starting to have some vision problems. I have owned two Luminox watches in the past. They are great watches, but I had a difficult time seeing the dial at night. I have no difficulty seeing the T100 tritium Alpha dial at any time during the day or night. So far, it seems to keep excellent time (one week) when I compare it to the US Naval Observatory website. The date is located between 4 and 5 o’clock. When you bend your elbow to look at the date it is… Read more »

MCompeau
Member
2 years ago

My Belair Seapearl 20ATM model ref. A9701 is fitted with a Ronda 715.
This is indicated with the movement number added below the ‘6’ marker on the dial next to the ref. #.
Other A9701 Belair Seapearl’s had the ETA 955.114 — a movement also used in the similarly styled A9705 titantium.

Chris
Chris
2 years ago

Shinola “The Duck” Argonite version. Keeping respectable time at about +6 seconds/month. BTW .. the watch is awesome. Build quality is fantastic as always with Shinola.

William
William
2 years ago

Does anyone know what size screwdrivers are needed to replace a damaged coil on the Ronda 715. Smallest I currently have is 1/32 inch and it is too large. Thanks!

Leo
Leo
2 years ago

Ares Diver-1 uses the Ronda 715 Li that lasts 10 yrs.

robert collins
robert collins
2 years ago

my very handsome new Hanowa Offshore Diver (20bar Sapphire crystal) Uses this movement. The brand puts a lot of emphasis on being Swiss made and carries the official Swiss Military cerification so I suspect its the fully Swiss made version. As long as it works I couldn’t care less which it is. I use the watch when I am swimming, kayaking and generally doing sea sports plus it looks really good as a dress watch – the dial is a clone of an Omega diver

Ron
Ron
2 years ago

I have a silver BMW quartz watch that was/is being sold at the BMW dealerships and factory branches. The official BMW parts catalog number of the watch is 311776. It proudly carries a “Swiss Movement” engraving on the case back and is waterproof at 10ATM. I opened it to see what brand the movement is and it has the Ronda R9 with 5 jewels.

Ian T
Ian T
2 years ago

The Traser P6502 Navigator also uses this movement.

Ted
Ted
2 years ago

How accurate is this movement? I have a Luminox Series 1570 watch that quit working. I sent it to Watch Repairs USA and now it runs slow about 1 or 2 seconds a day. Is this acceptable? Can it be adjusted? If not, should I send it back for a new movement?

Park
Park
2 years ago

This Swiss parts is gold instead of nickel.
Out of the ordinary?

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Ogre
Ogre
2 years ago

Belair Men’s Classic A4508 uses the Ronda 715. Seconds hand aligns with EVERY marker! The fit and finish on this piece is excellent and far surpasses that of my $1k “Swiss Made” pieces.

Leo
Leo
1 year ago

Ares Watches uses this movent which costs $26US and charges over $700 for their Mission Timer.

Leo
Leo
1 year ago
Reply to  Leo

Sorry, I ment $16 is the replacement price for the movement in the Ares Mission Timer.

darkhorse
darkhorse
1 year ago
Reply to  Leo

that makes their ‘fraud’ more palletable ;-p

J. Mercer
J. Mercer
1 year ago
Reply to  Leo

A Basic Silverado 1500 costs slightly under 8000 Dollars to make…

Mitch
Mitch
1 year ago

My Victorinox Maverick (2014) uses the 5 Jewel variant of this movement.

sonny
sonny
1 year ago

will the 715 interchange with 515 ronda

Jim Demello
Jim Demello
1 year ago

Invicta model 6330 uses Ronda 715 movement. Thanks.

Jim Demello
Jim Demello
1 year ago
Reply to  Jim Demello

Or mabey a 515. Can’t tell.

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Warren
Warren
1 year ago

Which movement does the swiss army delta watch use? The stem is at 2 o’clock and date at 6

Dave
Dave
1 year ago

The nite watch mx10 uses the ronda 715 movement

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