ETA 2824-2
The ETA 2824-2 is a Swiss automatic movement — the dominant mid-tier workhorse caliber used by hundreds of brands.
The ETA 2824-2 is a Swiss-made automatic mechanical movement produced by ETA SA (a subsidiary of the Swatch Group). It was introduced in 1982 as an evolution of the earlier ETA 2824 and became the dominant mid-tier workhorse caliber, used by hundreds of independent brands and microbrands for decades.
Specifications: 25 jewels, 28,800 vph (4 Hz), 38-hour power reserve, hacking seconds, manual winding, day/date complication. Diameter 25.6 mm, height 4.6 mm. Four grades — Standard, Elaboré, Top, and Chronometer — with progressively tighter regulation tolerances.
Since 2019 ETA has restricted sales of the 2824-2 to non-Swatch brands, prompting many independent brands to switch to the Sellita SW200-1 (a near-identical pin-for-pin compatible movement). Watches using the 2824-2 today are typically vintage stock, in-process re-stocks under existing agreements, or brands that source it through gray-market channels.
Common questions
What's the difference between the ETA 2824-2 and the Sellita SW200-1?
The Sellita SW200-1 is a near pin-for-pin clone of the ETA 2824-2 with the same dimensions, jewel count, beat rate, and 38h power reserve. Most brands moved to the SW200-1 after ETA restricted external sales in 2019.
Is the ETA 2824-2 still in production?
Yes, but sales are now restricted to Swatch Group brands. Independent brands that previously used the 2824-2 have largely transitioned to the Sellita SW200-1.