ETA Werke – Exclusive technologies from Switzerland

The ETA company was originally founded by Eterna and is part of the so-called Swatch Group. It produces watch movements for various watch manufacturers on the market. The range is very diverse. From the simplest version to the luxury model, everything is available here. It is above all the great design and the high product quality that guarantees a long service life and thus makes these products so extremely popular.

Before this company decided to produce its own, calibers were purchased from third-party suppliers. These movements are always of the highest quality. Only a few of the available calibers are therefore used in smaller, inexpensive watches. In any case, this is a true work of craftsmanship. The production of these movements means that a piece of the analogue age will live on in the future. Strictly speaking, you could always read the time on digital devices. But anyone who loves their watch and doesn't want to rely on a simple model will certainly opt for a variant that uses movements from ETA. Possible errors are prevented here through meticulous handwork. It is not without reason that ETA can be seen as the market leader in this area.

The ETA 2824 model – attractive and powerful

The so-called 2824 series has been produced since 1982 and is one of the most popular models due to its incredible performance. Good quality does not have to be expensive either, because the ETA 2824 is made of very inexpensive materials that are also very easy to obtain.

Due to its huge success, this model has been repeatedly imitated, especially by manufacturers in Switzerland. The SW200 model is particularly well-known and is also in great demand.

ETA 2892 – modern luxury quality of the highest class

The ETA 2892 model is particularly similar to the ETA 2824 and is also very common. However, the design is a little flatter. This model is mainly used for complication watches or for flagship model series in the medium and upper price segment. ETA 2892 models are always very compact and are nevertheless expanded to include simple program wheels and cadratures.

ETA 2892-A2 – a meaningful and energetic development

The ETA 2892-A2 watch movement has been in use for many decades and has enjoyed great popularity ever since. Particularly expensive watch models, such as the Breitling or Omega, are equipped in this way. It is an automatic movement that has a balance frequency of 28,800 A/h. It also consists of 21 jewels and a power reserve of 42 hours.

ETA 7750 impresses across the board

This technological marvel is not modular like the ETA 2892 model, but is a real chronograph caliber. Since 1973, this high-quality production has served as an important basis for many watch models, guaranteeing excellent quality. This movement is also known as the so-called Valjoux 7750. Valjoux is now an integral part of the Swatch Group. This model is available in numerous versions.

The ETA 7750 not only offers a chronograph function, but also a display for the respective day of the week including the date. If you choose the 7751 model, you can also read the month and moon phase. The ETA 7750 is one of the most reliable watch movements ever. It is mainly used in watches with a retail value of over €1,000.

However, there is also a decorated version of the ETA 7750 on the market. The so-called IWC caliber 79320 is mainly used in pilot's watches. However, it can also be found in smaller wristwatches.

The advantages of ETA movements

ETA movements are a real masterpiece and are lovingly and precisely handcrafted. First of all, every buyer who supports this manufacturer keeps a piece of history alive, because digitalization is of course advancing ever further and making it difficult for the classic watchmaking craft to survive. But ETA is successful above all because it always manages to further develop production and add many important functions to the movements that meet today's requirements.

Nowadays, you might not just want to read the time on your watch, but also want to enjoy many other benefits. If you go jogging, you want to be able to see how you've achieved something. Parameters such as breathing rate, pulse, individual steps and distance covered can be particularly important information. High-quality watches must also be made for pilots and divers. This manufacturer does the right preparatory work here.

ETA movements are used in many high-quality watches that have a special design. It is not just about excellent technical quality, but also about combining this with an attractive watch.

Ultimately, one stone fits on the other. If you want to buy a watch that impresses with many high-quality technical features, it should also have a great visual appearance.

Nowadays, it is often no longer worth having a watch repaired. The idea of ​​throwing something away, which is always associated with a new purchase, is also very common with jewelry and especially with watches.

However, if you decide to buy a watch that has an ETA movement, it can still be worth having it repaired. The reason for this is that you can easily get cheap spare parts. This means you can benefit fully from very good service.

You can also live a little more sustainably, because the longer you wear a watch, the less often you need a new model and therefore produce significantly less waste. This concept can therefore be seen as holistic and extremely valuable.

Are there any possible disadvantages?

Actually, there are no disadvantages to be seen, because a movement from this company is simply great, in every respect. The only disadvantage is that it is quite expensive to produce, which means that the price of a watch equipped with such a movement tends to rise. But quality has its price.