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Is the ETA 2824-2 a good movement?

With its versatility, accuracy, and affordability, the ETA 2824-2 is an incredible movement with numerous qualities and barely anything to fault. Sure, it might not look the most impressive, but the ETA 2824-2 more than makes up for that with quality and robustness.

How much power does a ETA 2824 have?

The 2824, the best known of the family, is nearly 5mm thick and 25.6mm in diameter. Clearly, it’s self-winding, with that oscillating weight spinning up a 38-hour power reserve. The balance runs at 28,800 bph (4Hz) and the movement hacks. It has 25-jeweled bearings. The regulator is ETA’s own Etachron system.

How much does a 2824 timepiece cost?

To be fair, the irritation around 2824-powered timepieces isn’t usually about the quality of the engine itself; it’s about the price. A single ETA 2824-2 movement will set a watchmaker back around £225 (about $290), assuming they buy just one.

How accurate is ETA 2824-2?

The standard ETA 2824-2 has an accuracy rate of +/- 12 seconds to +/- 30 seconds per day. The elaborated ETA 2824-2, on the other hand, uses the same components as the standard grade but has been adjusted in three positions instead, giving it a precision rate of +/- 7 seconds to +/- 20 seconds per day.

How much does a 2824 2 Watch cost?

A single ETA 2824-2 movement will set a watchmaker back around £225 (about $290), assuming they buy just one. And that same movement will pop up anywhere from “budget” watches to some serious, top-end timepieces with posh names on the dial — and prices to match.

How many bearings does the ETA 2824 have?

It has 25-jeweled bearings. The regulator is ETA’s own Etachron system. And you’ll find the 2824 in watches ranging from “affordable” to “ye gods, how much?” It might not be the prettiest caliber in the stable, but even at its most basic the 2824 is solid as a rock. Featured here in an Archimede 42H Bronze Pilot.