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FieldETA 2824-2
MakerETA SA
CountrySwitzerland
Period1970s onward, still in production
DiameterApprox. 25.6 mm (11½ lignes)
HeightApprox. 4.6 mm
Jewels25
Frequency28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserveApprox. 38 hours in standard specification
WindingAutomatic, bidirectional, with hand winding
SettingPull-out crown with quickset date
EscapementSwiss lever
BalanceGlucydur-type balance with Nivarox hairspring, specification varying by grade
ComplicationsDate, Centre seconds with hacking
ArchitectureA compact automatic calibre with a ball-bearing-mounted rotor and reversing wheels, supplied in several finishing grades from Standard to Chronometer and used by a very large number of brands.