We also did not include any watches from independent Ochs und Junior, which uses the ETA 2824-2 as the base for its models. Oh by the way, another of our favorite microbrands, Oak & Oscar, is currently offering the Humboldt, which is powered by an ETA 2892 movement (I suppose a roundup of watches with the ETA 2892 should be next?). This means the Halios Seaforth, among others was not included. There are a number of microbrands we thought about including, but we wanted to feature watches that are currently available, i.e. The watches are offered with a variety of dial and hand colors, but all come with a stainless steel case and bracelet.įor more, visit Raven Watches. Raven’s 40mm Trekker, 44mm Endeavour and 47mm Titanium Deep (currently sold out) also use the ETA 2824-2 movement. Raven’s Venture II model measures 42mm in diameter and 13mm thick, making it the collection with the broadest appeal. One brand excelling at bringing affordable mechanical movements to the masses is Raven, based in Kansas. We also featured some of these watches in our recent guide “ One-Watch Collection: The Best Everyday Watches 2018.” The ETA 2824 (technically, “2824-2”, but we’ll use the shorthand) is a great movement that powers many affordable everyday watches.Īs mentioned, access to cheaper, quality movements like the ETA 2824-2 has led to a boom in microbrands. Let’s look at five awesome watches that are powered by the ETA 2824. The most accurate grade is Chronometer, and meets the strict standards prescribed by COSC to achieve chronometer-certified status.Įnough about the movement. The lowest “Standard” grade” averages +/- 12 seconds of variation a day, with the more accurate Elaborated and Top grades average +/- 7 and +/- 4 seconds per day, respectively. You’ll find the ETA 2824 in watches ranging from affordable to I-think-I-need-to-cash-out-my-401k prices, but that’s because it comes in four grades with different accuracy specs.
It’s an automatic, 25-jewel movement with hacking seconds The ETA’s specs are solid and serviceable, exactly what you’d expect from a movement that can be found in watches from large brands like Tudor and Hamilton down to your favorite microbrand:
The ETA 2824-2 is the most ubiquitous of ETA’s movements. But, ETA movements can be found in watch brands big and small and has played a critical role in the explosion of microbrands over the last few years. ETA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Swatch Group, meaning many of Swatch Group’s brands are powered by ETA movements. The ETA 2824-2 is a “workhorse” of ETA SA’s line of mechanical movements.
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