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What are Eta watches?

Many ETA movements find their way into the watches of brands that are also part of the Swatch Group, including Swatch, Certina, and Tissot. These movements are generally generic calibers that are used by several different manufacturers. However, ETA also creates exclusive movements for select brands like Longines.

Are Eta watches based on a base movement?

Keep in mind that it isn’t always easy to tell whether a watch manufacturer is using an ETA base movement or not since some brands rename them. Sometimes it’s obvious, like the Tudor caliber 2824 (actually an ETA 2824-2), and other times it’s not so clear, like IWC’s caliber 79320, which is based on the ETA 7750.

Is the ETA 7750 a good watch?

You can find the ETA 7750 in countless timepieces, as it is considered one of the most reliable chronograph movements on the market today. It’s used in watches priced below the $1,000 mark as well as very high-end timepieces. In these latter watches, the movement is often beautifully decorated or skeletonized for added effect.

Do ETA movements come in different quality grades?

A final note before we get to the overview: ETA movements come in four different quality grades. These grades reflect the movement’s level of precision. ETA uses the designations Standard, Elaborated, Top, and Chronometer to indicate each caliber’s accuracy and degree of visual finishing. Not every ETA movement comes in every quality grade however.

What is an ETA 7750?

The 7750 followed in the footsteps of the legendary Valjoux 7733, a manual-winding chronograph movement that was first introduced in 1969. The ETA 7750 is the automatic version of this famous caliber and comes in several different versions. In addition to a chronograph, the ETA 7750 boasts a day and date display.

What brands use the ETA 7750 movement?

Other brands that use, or have used, the ETA 7750 include Breitling, Omega, TAG Heuer, Panerai, Sinn, Porsche Design, Longines, Oris, Tissot, Hamilton, Rado, and Chopard. You will also find the movement in watches from much smaller and lesser-known brands like Peter Speake-Marin and Alain Silberstein.