Hamilton 21

Basic Information

NameHamilton 21
Alternative NameETA 2442
Base CalibreETA 2442
ManufacturerHamilton
Launch Year1960
Is COSC certifiedNo
Timegrapher
Beat rate
21,600 bph
Frequency
3 Hz

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions6 ‴
Dimensions13.75 mm
Height3.2 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 13.5mm
Stem height (T): 1.6mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.8mm
Power Reserve41 hours
Frequency21,600 vph
Jewels17

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Shock ProtectionIncabloc
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.00 x 0.50mm
Hand Count2
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: early fixed (Fig.1), later mobile stud carrier (Fig.3)
indirectly driven minute allows a very big balance
differences not known between 21, 211
Other data: balance staff: U2753 stem: W2771 mainspring / battery: 1.43 x 5.5 x 0.0625 x 201mm
Signature1-2) ca. 1960: 34, 17 Jewels - DWH (WH in D), Patented; Incabloc (ETA 2442) 3-4) ca. 1965: BP, Swiss, Swiss, 17 Jewels - Patented; Incabloc (ETA 2442)
Import Codes

Compatible Parts

243 other caliber(s) share compatible parts with this caliber.

61 compatible part(s) available — Supporter feature.

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtMay 26, 2026, 4:43:50 AM
Loading...