ETA 2879

Basic Information

NameETA 2879
ManufacturerETA
Launch Year1978
Caliber FamilyDescription
28800/21600 A/h respectively:
2850/2851: manual wind
2852/2853: manual, date
2858/2859: manual, day, date
2870/2871: automatic
2872/2873: automatic, date
2878/2879: automatic, day, date
manual versions often with wrong calibre signature

Related calibers
ETA 2850, ETA 2851, ETA 2852, ETA 2853, ETA 2858, ETA 2859, ETA 2870, ETA 2871, ETA 2872, ETA 2873, ETA 2878, ETA 2879
Is COSC certifiedNo

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions11.5 ‴
Dimensions26 mm
Height5.35 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 25.6mm
Dial Spacer: 0.15mm
Stem height (T): 2.2mm
Mounting Height (F): 1.6mm
Power Reserve55 hours
Frequency21,600 vph
Jewels25
Lift Angle52 degrees

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sweep Second
  • Day
  • Date
  • Chronograph Stopwatch
Shock ProtectionIncabloc
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeAutomatic
Rotor TypeCentral Rotor
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeAutomatic (Rotor-Driven)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.50 x 0.90 x 0.25mm
Hand Count3
Country Of Manufacture(not set)
NotesOther data: stem: W3514 mainspring / battery: Zf3261-X, 1.30 x 10.5 x 0.10 x 500mm stem ronda: 2011 (11,5)
Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 17, 21, 25
Signature1978: DFF, ETA, 2879; Incabloc (without date disc)

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:32:12 PM
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