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ETA Calibres - a quick FAQ

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This is a quick (and somewhat incomplete) list of ETA calibres. This is by no means intended to be definitive, but hopefully will help answer a few of the more common questions.

 

Info has been compiled from several sources including ofrei and eta.ch - if a movement isn't included here (such as the 7753) it's because I didn't find it in the places I looked ;)

 

 

ETA 980, 8 3/4 ligne, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, manual.

ETA 1170, 7 3/4 Ligne, Incabloc, 17 Jewel movements, manual?.

ETA 2000 (Omega 725), auto.

ETA 2390-91, manual,

ETA 2391, 11 1/2 Ligne, Incabloc shock system, 21 Jewels, manual.

ETA 2409, 10 1/2 ligne, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, 18kBPH, manual.

ETA 2452, 11.5 ligne, 25 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, auto.

ETA 2540, 7 3/4 ligne, 21,600 BPH, Inca, 17 jewels, auto.

ETA 2541, 7 3/4 ligne, 21 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, 21.6KPBH, manual.

ETA 2650, 7 3/4 Ligne, 21 Jewels, Automatic, 21,600 BPH, auto.

ETA 2658, 7 3/4 Ligne, auto, 21.6kBPH, 17 jeweles.

ETA 2660, Gilt, 7 3/4 ligne, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, manual wind, 28.8kBPH. (same as 2671/78)

ETA 2661, 7 3/4 ligne, 17 Jewels, manual?, 28.8kBPH.

ETA 2671/2678, 7 3/4 ligne, 25 jewels, Etachron, Incabloc shock protection, 28.8kBPH, auto.

ETA 2688, 7 3/4 ligne, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, 21.6kBPH, auto.

ETA 2722, auto.

ETA 2732, auto.

ETA 2750. 21.6kBPH, manual.

ETA 2763, 11 1/2 ligne, kif shock protection, 17 jewels.

ETA 2781, 11 1/2 Ligne, 17 Jewels, Automatic 21.6kBPH.

ETA 2789, 25 Jewels, auto. .

ETA 2801-2, 11.5 ligne, 17 jewelse, manual (see 2824-2).

ETA 2804-2, 11 1/2 ligne, incabloc, 17 jewels, 28.8kBPH, manual (see 2824-2).

ETA 2824-2 11 1/2 ligne, hack, etachron regulator, (same basis as 2801-2, 2804-2, 2836-2)© [adjustments: positions, average rate, max variation, isochronism]

Standard: nickel plated with Etachoc shock protection. Nickel balance, Nivarox-2 spring, Nivaflex NO. No decorations.

Elaboroe: Etachoc or Incabloc shock protection, nickel balance, Nivarox-2 spring, Nivaflex NO. Some decorations.

Top: Incabloc shock protection, Glycodor balance, Anachron spring, Nivaflex NM, Red Jewels. Some decorations.

Chronometre - Top: Incabloc shock protection, Glycodor balance, Anachron spring, Nivaflex NM, Red Jewels. Some decorations. ["COSC" version]

ETA 2834-2, 13L ligne, 25 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, day-date, etachron, , hack, auto.

ETA 2836-2, 11.5 ligne, 25 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, auto, etachron, 28.8kBPH (see 2824-2).

ETA 2842, 11.5 ligne, 23 jewels, Kif shock protection, 21.6kBPH auto (used in the $85 swatch automatic).

ETA 2846.

ETA 2850, 11.5 ligne, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, hand wind, gold plated, skeletonized.

ETA 2853, 11 1/2 ligne, Ht. 4.3 mm, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, 21.6kBPH, manual?.

ETA 2879, 11 1/2 linge, day/date, 25 jewel, auto.

ETA 2892, 11.5 ligne, Ht. 3.6 mm, 25 jewels, Incabloc shock protection.

ETA 2893-2, 11 1/2 ligne, automatic, 21 jewels.

ETA 2894-2, chronograph (module). 12.25 ligne, 37 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, auto, 28.8kBPH. Based on 2892.

ETA 2895-1, new ETA with small seconds. Based on 2892, but with a small seconds module.

ETA 2896, new ETA with big date at 3. 22 jewels, 28,800 bph, ETACHRON index-assembly with 42 hour power reserve and a variant with COSC certification. 25.6mm X 4.9mm. Based on 2892.

ETA (Unitas) 6497/98: 16.5 ligne, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, (97: Lepine, 98: Savonette). The difference between 97/98 is the placement of the subseconds. On 97 the seconds are opposite the crown, on 98 the seconds are to the right of the crown.

ETA (Peseux) 7001, 10.5 ligne, 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, hand wind, 2.50 mm thin.

ETA (Valjoux) 7750/7760, 30mm x 7.9mm, 28.8kBPH, etachron, 25 jewels. The manual wind 7760 is 7mm high. Available in three versions: "Elaboré," "Top" and "Chronomètre."

ETA 7754, chrono with central GMT hand, 25 jewels, 28,800 bph, ETACHRON index-assembly with 46 hour power reserve. The diameter is 30mm X 8mm

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jeffw69

Thanks Greg!

So I guess my 35 Jewels is BS :(

 

 

j/k :D

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pluto1

The Swiss ETA 2836 (and variants) are very hard to tell from the clone version, and few dealers can be relied upon to supply the gen ETA vs. the clone (because they can't tell the difference either). As a general rule, you will tend to receive either the Asian clone version or, if gen ETA, a used or refurbished movement. A couple of our dealers CAN be relied upon to supply the real thing - so if that's what you want ask us and we'll point you in the right direction. However, personally I'd stick to the Asian clone as it's pretty much just as good.

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admin edit: If you're going to quote me, at least attribute the quote.... ;)

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Cyril_Clunge

What's with the cut and paste post?

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Mazz

Yeah who said that Luther ?

Strange

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dalboy

Shit,,,,,,,,,,, had no idea of so many variations. learnt some thing new today thanks

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avi

The Swiss ETA 2836 (and variants) are very hard to tell from the clone version, and few dealers can be relied upon to supply the gen ETA vs. the clone (because they can't tell the difference either). As a general rule, you will tend to receive either the Asian clone version or, if gen ETA, a used or refurbished movement. A couple of our dealers CAN be relied upon to supply the real thing - so if that's what you want ask us and we'll point you in the right direction. However, personally I'd stick to the Asian clone as it's pretty much just as good.

Dear Were can i get the real Swiss ETA one? Avi

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sms

I was about to pull the trigger on a vintage sub with an ETA 2842 movement. There are other upgrades that somewhat justify the 750 price tag, but the info here on the 2842 indicate to me anyway that particular movement is not really a high quality movement. Am I understanding that correctly? If it's available in an $85 Swatch, then I would assume there's nothing there that would justify paying such a high price. Am I taking that correctly? Would I be just as well of with an Asian clone, or a well regulated 2813 or 4813? Or is the 2842 a very reliable engine?

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Pseudonym

It's a good movement, however not worth the cash on upgrade.

 

IMO, buy a cheap version & source the 2842 separately - if you intend to mod it of course.

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Dylan32

Thank you. Great post!

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Sevrance

Nice and concise information here, I honestly had no idea there were so many different ETA movements :blink:

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gwallabie

Hi there,

could anyone please help me to identify the different grades of an ETA 7750 movement? 

I am about to buy one (probably ebay) but it is not easy to identify them, what the seller states is not always the real truth...

Are there any visible sings what makes a movement top or chronometer?

There are a lot of 7750 movements from TAG Heuer watches offered, what grade of 7750 is TAG Heuer using?

Thanks a lot.

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