Ronda Caliber R150

Ronda Caliber R150

Ronda Caliber R150 Automatic

ManufacturerRonda
Caliber NumberR150
TypeAutomatic, self-winding
Lignes11.5”’
Diameter
26mm
Casing Diameter
25.6mm
Height
4.4mm thick
Jewels
25
Vibrations Per Hour
28,800 bph/vph (4Hz)
Lift Angle
51 degrees
Amplitude
Min: 200 / Max: 315 degrees
Hacking?
Yes
Hand-Windable?
Yes
Rotor Winding Direction
Bi-directional
Rotor Type
Ball Bearing
Anti-Shock Protection
Incabloc
Mainspring
Nivaflex
Hand Count
3
FunctionsCentral hours, central minutes, central sweeping seconds, quickset date at 3:00
Country of ManufactureSwitzerland
Known Models
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The Ronda caliber R150 is a Swiss made automatic movement with 25 jewels. This movement was announced at Baselworld in 2016. As a manufacturer of mechanical watch movements back in the 1960s, the R150 is not Ronda’s first mechanical caliber.

Ronda Mechanical Movements:

This movement is part of Ronda’s “Mecano 100” aka Series 100 line of movements. When the R150 was launched in 2016, there was talk of a full lineup of Ronda mechanical movements to come, however, at the time of this post in 2021, the R150 is still the only movement available in this series, and the only mechanical movement produced by Ronda.

In Ronda’s own words:

“The Mechanicals product range heralds the return of the Ronda Brand’s mechanical watch movements. The recently launched automatic movement R150 operates with a winding mechanism on both sides by means of a ball bearing. – “Ronda Mecano”, available exclusively as a Swiss Made line, is intended for premium timepieces.” –source

Ronda R150 VS ETA 2824-2:

Despite some misinformation online, the R150 is not an ETA 2824-2 clone. However, the R150 does share similar dimensions with the 2824-2: both are 25.6mm in diameter with roughly the same height (4.6mm for the ETA, 4.4mm for the Ronda).

Accuracy:

According to official documentation by Ronda, the calibre R150 is claimed to have an average accuracy rating of +/- 12 seconds per day with a maximum deviation of rate up to 30 seconds per day. Isochronism after 24 hours with +/-20 seconds per day. Ronda tests each movement in two positions at the factory. The R150 is equipped with an index system regulator for fine-tuning accuracy.

Ronda Caliber R150 Regulator

Power Reserve:

The power reserve of the R150 is about 40 hours when the movement is fully wound. According to Ronda, winding the movement by hand will reach full power reserve after ~27 winds. You cannot overwind the movement. In order to maintain constant running of the movement, Ronda recommends wearing the watch for 12 hours per day. When wearing the watch for fewer hours than 12, you may need to hand wind the movement a few times.

Swissness:

Ronda has a headquarters in Lausen, Swizerland as well as in Hong Kong. The Ronda R150 is labelled as a Swiss Made movement, but with the smoke and mirrors of the watch industry, it is not unreasonable to question how “Swiss” any movement actually is. For example, were all of the components made in Switzerland or only some of the parts plus assembly?

Replacement Prices:

At the time of this caliber listing, replacement prices for the R150 were found online in the range of $159.00 USD to $169.00 USD.

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L a r r y
L a r r y
2 years ago

I remember when this came out 5 years ago and it was all the hype. The blogs were all talking like this was going to take over the 2824 and sw200. Now you can barely find any watches with this movement.

Johann
Johann
2 years ago

This movement is in the new Aragon DF-42.

Michael
Michael
10 months ago
Reply to  calibercorner

It’s also on the new Aragon meteorite sea charger.

Ronald
Ronald
8 months ago
Reply to  Michael

I’m eyeing the Aragon DF-42 these days. I originally wanted the black bezel + yellow dial but when I saw the blue bezel + blue mother of pearl dial, It’s to die for!! Too bad it’s no longer listed on Aragon’s DF-42 page…. The black bezel + yellow dial is Wing Liang’s personal favorite though, and that says a lot.

Dave
Dave
1 year ago

Deep Blue just dropped two new watches with this movement.

Watch Geek
Watch Geek
1 year ago

all mechanical NOVE watches come with Ronda R150 as well

Shawn
Shawn
1 year ago

Maen uses this movement

ben
ben
1 year ago

Lum Tec uses this movement in the Combat B model.

Phooz
Phooz
1 year ago

Lilienthal Berlin model, ZEITGEIST AUTOMATIK uses this movement.

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1 year ago

[…] The R150 offers about 40 hours of power reserve (although Ronda says that you will need to wear the watch at least 12 hours per day daily for the mainspring not to gradually lose the energy that it stores). It is fairly good at keeping time, too, with average isochronism after 24 hours of +/- 20 seconds per day [2]. […]

Rod
Rod
1 year ago

The new Maen Manhattan has this movement in it.

PpaBear
PpaBear
1 year ago

Tusenö swedish micro uses this movement in their Shellback diver model. Was cuoriuo if the Ronda have stated names for the elabore and other higher movement versions and if how do they compare in accuracy.

Curtis Hardy
Curtis Hardy
1 year ago

I believe the Dufrane Deep Eddy uses this movement.

Gee Mood
Gee Mood
1 year ago
Reply to  Curtis Hardy

Yes. I was given the option between the SW200 & the Ronda R150 in my Dufrane Deep Eddy. I chose the R150. So far, excellent movement.

Jmag
Jmag
10 months ago
Reply to  Gee Mood

I personally think the SW200 is the best Swiss auto if price is the first criteria. I just got the R150 and it is running well. But, I have many SW200’s hat I’ve had for over a decade, and they are flawless as far as durability and accuracy. I honestly don’t see more expensive Swiss movements being any better, until you get into Patek.

James
James
7 months ago
Reply to  Jmag

It’s nowhere near the best. To include price is a difficult one because the SW200 is used in watches that are a similar price with better movements. Most ETA movements are better. Powematic 80 and Longines L888 which sit next to watches with the SW200 blow it away and make it look outdated, which it is. Even the SW300 isn’t as good as the above but will be found in even more expensive watches. Brands… Read more »

Callin Mag
Callin Mag
4 months ago
Reply to  James

We’ll have to agree to disagree. I own several watches with the SW200 and all are very accurate, very smooth seconds hand, and all have been reliable. Reliability and accuracy have been my criteria for watches and air rifles. I’ve had expensive that were good, and not as expensive that were just as good. You seem to be speaking of aesthetics, saying the SW200 “looks” outdated. It may be outdated in that sense, but as… Read more »

James
James
4 months ago
Reply to  Callin Mag

I didn’t mention aesthetics. It’s a common phrase to say “x makes y look outdated” when referring to different aspects e.g technology in this case. I’ll be sure to contact the Swatch group and tell them a guy that’s into toy guns said not to bother updating their movements because he is fine with the old one from a third party. I expect Tudor will follow suit and shut down their Kenissi factory in favour… Read more »

Matt
Matt
2 months ago
Reply to  Gee Mood

Now you get the R150 in the DuFrane Barton Springs ll great movement, great watch , great company!

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David
David
1 year ago

Borealis also uses the R150 in their Icarus pilot watch.

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Pastor B
Pastor B
1 year ago

Mine runs +4 seconds a day. Not too bad!

Mainak Mandal
Mainak Mandal
11 months ago
Reply to  Pastor B

My orient f6t22 runs +1.5 sec a day, LOL!

David
David
7 months ago
Reply to  Mainak Mandal

My Orient F6N43 runs +21spd, and still within factory spec. One of the major shortcomings with Japanese workhorse movements is the unpredictable range of regulation. You are fortunate if your Orient runs +1.5spd, but it’s not typical. The +4spd in the Ronda likely is typical. And it’s likely more consistent in multiple positions.

Jerry
Jerry
3 months ago
Reply to  Mainak Mandal

So does my Orient. I have that same movement, and it gains about a second a day. My other watch with a Miyota 9039 gains about 3 a day.

Jerry
Jerry
7 days ago
Reply to  Mainak Mandal

You too? I have an Orient with that very same movement, and it consistently gains about 1 second per day.

Jmag
Jmag
10 months ago
Reply to  Pastor B

My r150 is -4 seconds per day.

Earl Camembert
Earl Camembert
1 year ago

Invicta Reserve Men’s Watch – 52mm, Brown, Steel (37560)uses the R150.

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Kantivut Charoenwong
Kantivut Charoenwong
1 year ago

I have this movement on one of my Reserve Line Invicta watch Grand Diver Series

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Pincus
Pincus
1 year ago

Zeno Basel Watch appears to use this caliber in his retro diver models.

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James Bonanno
James Bonanno
1 year ago

I recently purchased a Lillienthal Berlin automatic watch that is utilizing the Ronda caliber R150 movement. I have tested it in a few positions and I am quite happy with the result. After all is said and done it appears that I gain around 4 seconds a day.
Jim

paul
paul
1 year ago

i have it in one of my watches, when I screw the crown in it makes a clicking noise like its grinding something or coiling a spring. is this normal

Jean du Moulin
Jean du Moulin
1 year ago
Reply to  paul

@paul, this is 100% normal, no worries!

Jean du Moulin
Jean du Moulin
10 months ago
Reply to  paul

It’s totaly and utterly normal, because it’s the main spring that glides through – over the notches which are on the barrel’s inside – so it can’t be overwound by it’s owners. 🙂 😉

Phil
Phil
1 year ago

Aragon 3D Dragon automatic uses this movement.

Jd
Jd
1 year ago

Any premium watchd sure it like they state its intended for? Looks like micros out of full swing in h.k. only? And Invicta junk.

ARIZMAN2
ARIZMAN2
11 months ago
Reply to  Jd

INVICTA JUNK? SEEMS ODD INVICTA WOULD USE THIS MOVEMENT AND THE WATCH ITSELF IS “JUNK”?

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Roberto O.
Roberto O.
11 months ago

My Deep Blue Ocean Diver uses this movement and I have no complaints as far as accuracy or dependability. I use it to swim, play tennis and run around and no issues .

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Woody
Woody
10 months ago

Military Watch Company (MWC) has a 500m dive watch with the R150. I’m a satisfied owner.

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Robert
Robert
10 months ago

This movement works very well in LUM-TEC B52 AUTO!

Michael
Michael
10 months ago

Is there any second hands compatible with the Ronda r150?

Jmag
Jmag
10 months ago

I was reluctant to get a watch with this R150, but Aragon had a watch with titanium, tungsten and meteorite with this movement incased. I couldn’t pass it up! So, I’ve been timing it, and it is just a bit less than -4 seconds per day. This is very good! Since the watch is new, I don’t have long term info, but will come back in a couple months to add positive or negative.

Jmag
Jmag
6 months ago
Reply to  calibercorner

Watch is still doing great. It seems to be running as it did three months ago. I don’t wear it everyday since I have so many. But the watch wears well, keeps excellent time and is great looking.

Devin Yasas
Devin Yasas
7 months ago
Reply to  Jmag

How’s it running so far. ? Got myself one

Jmag
Jmag
6 months ago
Reply to  Devin Yasas

Great! I love Aragon! The quality is on par with much more expensive watches, and this particular one has a great movement and is gorgeous. I haven’t seen a drop in accuracy, but since my initial timing I haven’t been paying as much attention either. I have at least 15 Aragon watches now and looking to get the Soprod M100 Hercules.

Devin
Devin
7 months ago
Reply to  Jmag

How’s it going so far ? Just got myself one about same -3 sec.

Callin Mag
Callin Mag
4 months ago
Reply to  Devin

Great! No problems, but none were expected.

Maatt
Maatt
9 months ago

A lot of the German-made Aristo watches are equipped with this caliber.

David
David
8 months ago

Invicta is now using the R150 Swiss movement in several of their pricey Reserve Swiss Auto watches.

Callin Mag
Callin Mag
4 months ago
Reply to  David

I used to buy Invicta watches. Then, I noticed slowly and with noticeability, the quality dropped off. Their “Reserve” was at one time “Swiss Made”, then they went to “Swiss Movement” but retained a pretty high asking price for being “Invicta”. I haven’t purchased an Invicta for many years now, and I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone.

Chris
Chris
8 months ago

Thomas Earnshaw Echelon has a Ronda R150 movement. I wish the auto movement would be more accurate. My watch gains 13 seconds per day. 

L a r r y
L a r r y
8 months ago
Reply to  Chris

13 seconds per day isn’t bad at all for an auto.

Callin Mag
Callin Mag
4 months ago
Reply to  L a r r y

Right. And it is within their listed specs. I do understand where he is coming from, though. You’d love to have an auto that times under 5 seconds +/- without paying thousands to get that. I have a Grand Seiko Spring Drive that is so accurate, it beats many quartz watches. After putting on another watch, you can’t help but be a little let down.

Alican
Alican
7 months ago

I have several ETAs, Sellitas, 6r15s yet Ronda R150 nowadays doing very well with +3 seconds in a day like an unspecified chronometer movement. Idk why that good, but it’s also up to regulation since Tüsenö did it very well. I’d love to see R150 caliber more in independent brands. And hopefully Ronda can introduce top grade movements in a near future.

Rod
Rod
6 months ago

I’d like to get your post, just got into watch collect, and find the information very helpful

Iulian
Iulian
3 months ago

Just bought A Schaumburg Watch with this movement.
Gnomonik No.1 – SCHAUMBURG WATCH
It is advertised as a Sellita movement, but I could read Ronda through the glass caseback.
Hard to say anything regarding accuracy (it lacks accuracy by design one could say 🙂 ), but it is quiet and the rotor seems a bit less responsive than a Powermatic80 (both new).

Paul USA
Paul USA
1 month ago

The new Aragon Hercules Meteorite uses this movement.

G SA
G SA
16 days ago

MY DEEP BLUE JUGGERNAUT 5 USES THIS MOVEMENT , PURCHASED MID 2023

Rui
Rui
7 days ago

My newly purchased MAEN Manhattan 37 base model uses this movement.

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