Replica watches with swiss eta movement look at replica iwc pilots watch double chronograph edition top gun as an example. Hi alli am trying to choose between 3 or 4 accutron gemini watches, one is the skeleton one with the eta movement the others are chronos with the valjoux movement. Aug 18, 20 the eta 7750 movement, also known as the tag heuer calibre 16, is perhaps the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced. It is a movement that inspires heated debate among watch connoisseurs, equally revered and laughed at. You will see links to the sweep and register hands at the bottom of the page. Brand eta valjoux caliber number 7750 based on valjoux 7733 manual. The etaval 7750 series is an automatic chronograph movement. Visually from the dial side you should be able to tell the difference based on. Mechanical movements manufacture horlogere suisse eta sa.
Nor will it tell you the best eta quartz movement, or the best watch. The eta val 7750 series is an automatic chronograph movement. It seems that the 2892 is a great movement from what i have seen, but why would girardperrgaux decide to use that movement over a eta 7750 or similar movement. Im looking at a particular pam model that uses a 7750 movement nonchrono i suppose the 7750 is used to get the seconds at 9 option. The 2892 is often cited as more accurate than the humbler 2824, but thats simply because its found in more expensive watches with movements better regulated from the factory gates. Full details and images of the eta caliber 2892 a2. Dec 12, 2018 the sellita sw500, for example, is a copy of etas valjoux 7750, but slightly less expensive and more accessible to brands outside the swatch group.
Mar 12, 2010 hi all, i am very new to repica world and i am looking for iwc top gun replicas. Which watch manufacturer provides or provided the highest quality interpretation of the etavaljoux 7750 chronograph movement. Eta valjoux 7750 manuals manuals and user guides for eta valjoux 7750. The company has been a part of eta for a number of years clarification needed and is a member of the swatch group. The da vinci wasnt the only watch based on the eta valjoux 7750 that made a great impact on iwc, and again it was the genius of one man that made a difference. The famous swiss eta valjoux 7750 movement comes in many grades that increase in price for better parts and decoration. In this case, the 28942 is based on the lowprofile eta 2892 2. This movement is from the same family as the caliber 7750. Alternatives to offtheshelf swiss eta and sellita movements. For the most part, if you compare a mass produced eta with a miyota the eta will have a higher level of performance and more attractive parts. As a chronograph i would expect the 7750 to be better. In this video, we will discuss if inhouse is really all it chalked up to be and when it is and not worth it.
But no one can deny the impact this movement has had on the watch industry. That movement is the eta 7750 or, as it was formerly and still more commonly known, the valjoux 7750. Eta sa manufacture horlogere suisse eta sa swiss watch manufacturer designs and manufactures quartz watches and both handwound and automaticwinding mechanical ebauches and movements. The 2894 is, when directly compared to the eta valjoux 7750, the more modern and more complex interpretation of.
Expensive ones have swiss eta 7750 valjoux machines web. The eta 2824 is arguably the most ubiquitous watch movements in existence. Eta valjoux caliber 7750 balance bridge for regulator watch. The eta 28942 differs in that it uses a base 2892 2 with a chronograph module attached.
This movement is from the same family as the caliber 7750 7750 vs 7753. Airboss watch automatic movement eta 28932 movement gmt watch pilot watch victorinox swiss army watch meet the watch. The most popular watch movements in detail watchgecko. The etavaljoux 7750 movement is one of the greatest movements ever created. Eta 7750, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7760, 7765 pdf version. Movement holder for eta valjoux 7750 7751 7753 7754 swiss made horotec see more like this y u o d 8 7 2 s f p 1 r o n s h o r e d carbon watch dial for. Popular movements include the sw300 eta 2892 premium equivalent, sw 500 eta 5750 valjoux. Among etas selection of ebauches and quartz and mechanical calibers, there are three standouts. Service and repair of a rusty valjoux 7750 based breitling watch duration. Just for the curious, these are the watches im lookin. As a pure time keeper, id expect the 2894 to be better as the 2892 is a very good 3 hand movement.
Some of them have topgun watches for about 330 dollars, some have 900 dollars replicas. To us, every movement is the epitome of reliability and precision, and it is our expertise and innovative industrial capacity which enable us to supply movements that meet your. Eta automatic workhorses, the 2824 and 2892 bernardwatch blog. The 2894 is unusual in that it is not derived from the valjoux 7750, which is the basis for most of eta s chronograph movements. I think christopher ward cw uses sellita clones the s200 eta 2824 clone and the s500 valjoux vj eta 7750 clone they say they prefer the sellita clones as they are made on newer machinery and have an added jewel 26 visavis 25 besides which sellita have been making these clones for eta for some time. Shop eta valjoux caliber 7750 balance bridge for regulator. The sellita sw300 is a copy of etas higherend 2892. Eta7750 was first named valjoux7750, belongs to valjoux company, was the most famous chronograph movement. Eta is best known for the production of two automatic movements with date, models 2824 and 2892. Eta 7750 was first named valjoux7750, belongs to valjoux company, was the most famous chronograph movement. So the manufacturer breitling, for example, sends all of its watches, including numerous models with the valjoux 7750 to the cosc certification. The 2894 is the eta chronograph movement based on the 2892a2.
The eta valjoux 7750 is probably the most famous movement in the world and used by luxury watch brands like omega, breitling, tag heuer, longines, iwc, panerai or fortis. Jul 19, 2012 a rusty valjoux eta 7750 full restoration and watch build. These movements are currently referred to as eta 7750 or valjoux 7750, but eta officially calls them 7750 valjoux to differentiate them from the valgranges line. Theyll explain how movements like the common valjoux 7750 and the eta 28xx family are. At this point valjoux decided to stop production of the 7750 entirely and bizarrely gave capt the. By continuing to browse it, you agree to their use. Hi all, i am very new to repica world and i am looking for iwc top gun replicas. The 2824 is a selfwinding movement with a 38hour power reserve. The 2892 is widely considered a more efficient movement, fitted with topquality components and better finishing. Manufacturer eta valjoux caliber number 7753 movement type automatic jewels 27 power reserve 48 hours diameter 14 30. Swiss eta valjoux 7750 automatic movement ablogtowatch. Initially using 17 jewels, current versions run in 25. I think christopher ward cw uses sellita clones the s200 eta 2824 clone and the s500 valjoux vjeta 7750 clone they say they prefer the sellita clones as they are made on newer machinery and have an added jewel 26 visavis 25 besides which sellita.
I read that iwc used to obtain top grade examples and rework them with so many of their own parts it was hardly a 7750 anymore. The valjoux 7750 chronograph is a timekeeping icon gear patrol. Etavaljoux caliber 7753 watch movement caliber corner. I have seen some pages in the net selling different kind of replicas.
While it has become fashionable to regard the 7750 as a generic, common movement, the calibre is easily able to meet cosc chronometre standards in top spec and can be found in a range of highend watch brands, including iwc, tudor, panerai, hublot. Iwc pilots watch double chronograph edition is powered by so called iwc caliber 79230 automatic movement, which in essence is a modified version of eta valjoux 7750 workhorse movement and so can easily be replicated by taking and slightly modifying original eta 7750. Valjoux was a movement manufacturer that designed and produced the caliber 7750. Movement holder for eta valjoux 7750 7751 7753 7754 swiss made horotec see more like this y u o d 8 7 2 s f p 1 r o n s h o r e d carbon watch dial for eta valjoux 7750 movement 35. Japanese movements are cheaper because of their production philosophy. Eta valjoux 7750 movement revision overhaul watch repair. This debate is one i have been thinking about for a while. This time his name was richard habring, and he was asked to find an affordable way to create a splitseconds chronograph. Knowing nothing about automatic movements, which one qould you say is the better. Its integrated design is likely over time more reliable and smoother in operation. Reliable, accurate, parts availability, great power reserve, automatic, swiss made. Mechanical movements represent a philosophy which bears witness both to the history of the first artisans and to the most innovative mechanisms ever invented by humans. It is known primarily for chronograph ebauche movements that are used in a number of mid to highrange mechanical watches.
To ensure correct use, please read these instructions carefully. Finally, the widely used sellita sw200 is based with improvements on the eta 2824 architecture. Five years later, when the valjoux caliber 7750 debuted, it didnt seem so advanced at first glance. The breitling watch blog the ubiquitous valjoux 7750 movement. Yet compared to its immediate predecessor models, the new 7750 sparkled with integrated automatic winding as well as numerous innovative solutions that cut production costs while ensuring greater reliability. To find out more about cookies and how to manage them, click read more. The eta valjoux caliber 7753 is an automatic cam type chronograph movement. We have 1 eta valjoux 7750 manual available for free pdf download. Yet compared to its immediate predecessor models, the new 7750 sparkled with integrated automatic winding as well as numerous innovative solutions that cut. The eta 28942 differs in that it uses a base 28922 with a chronograph module attached. Alternatives to offtheshelf swiss eta and sellita movements, with. The valjoux 7750, better known as the eta 7750, is the most. This particular caliber dates back to the 1970s and is a 21jewel, automatic movement available in three grades which include elaborated, top, and chronometer. Iwc pilots watch double chronograph edition is powered by so called iwc caliber 79230 automatic movement, which in essence is a modified version of eta valjoux 7750 workhorse movement and so can easily be replicated by taking and slightly modifying original eta.
What used to be called the valjoux 7750 is now called the eta 7750, unless of course it is an original 7750 that was made by valjoux before becoming part of eta. History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement the. If you want to stroll slightly more upmarket, theres the eta 2892. Setting instruction chronograph valjoux 7750 please be sure to check the zenowatch web site for the latest listing of world wide service centres at. The next movement worth knowing about is the eta 2892 which is a.
The 2894 is unusual in that it is not derived from the valjoux 7750, which is the basis for most of etas chronograph movements. The valjoux 7750 is by far the most common swiss made chronograph movement in production, with the eta 28942 in second with a 37 jewel movement. Eta 7750, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7760, 7765 mechanical eta. A rusty valjoux eta 7750 full restoration and watch build. Instead, like the eta 2094, the 28942 is a modular design pairing a traditional base with a selfcontained chronograph module. It is the sole manufacturer of the eta valjoux 7750 swiss chronograph movement, which enjoys the status of being the best known and most widely used of swiss movements. Jun 30, 2014 7750 movement in the history of eta, there are various excellent movements. Commentators also suggest that the 2892 is made from more upstage materials than the 2824 and, to be fair, youll usually find it finished to a higher standard. Finally, one other movement worth noting is the valjoux 7750 which is a. At any rate the watch is offered with either an a7750 or a swiss eta 7750. Victorinox swiss army airboss mach 5 gmt ill admit that gmt watches are valuable time keeping tools for people who travel across different time zones.
Valjoux was bought by eta some time ago, new 7750s are no longer marked val 7750 but eta 7750. Etavaljoux caliber 7750 watch movement caliber corner. While it has become fashionable to regard the 7750 as a generic, common movement, the calibre is easily able to meet cosc chronometre standards in top spec and can be found in a range of highend watch brands, including iwc, tudor. Shown above is where the hands and sub dials are located on a valjoux 7750 and eta 7750 movements. May 09, 2019 the 2894 is the eta chronograph movement based on the 2892 a2. Movements made by eta sa an overview of 10 of the most. Sep 28, 2015 the next movement worth knowing about is the eta 2892 which is a more elegant version of the basic movement. Unfollow valjoux 7750 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The eta 7750 movement, also known as the tag heuer calibre 16, is perhaps the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced. Commonly referred to as eta, the company is headquartered in grenchen, switzerland and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the swatch group. However, it was designed as a low cost chrono with some plastic parts, wire springs, etc. Chronographs with caliber eta valjoux 7750 1 crown if necessary, pull out or unscrew the crown if the crown is screwed.
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