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Goodwatch · 30 April 2006, 04:52 AM

In the past we have discussed ETA movements and the fact that they are used in many, many brand name watches. And we talked about modifications. Here you can see examples of what can be done with the ETA 2824-2. This movement in it’s heavily modified state drives the complicated astrolabium watches of Christiaan van der Klaauw. Yes, it are basically the same movements!

The plain ETA:

First example of a modified ETA:

Second example:

dman · 30 April 2006, 05:41 AM

Very cool to show the real differences, Frans. Thanks for sharing.

mamas · 30 April 2006, 06:08 AM

maybe they should make this the subject of an MTV programme called ' pimp my eta'

JJ Irani · 30 April 2006, 06:10 AM

Thanks, Frans...I like the one with the Starburst effect.

Goodwatch · 30 April 2006, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mamas

maybe they should make this the subject of an MTV programme called ' pimp my eta'

Top notch!

30 April 2006, 08:11 AM

I'm not familiar with the maker in question, but many companies also make changes to base ETA movements that are more than cosmetic. Certainly nothing "wrong" with ETA movements as a whole, and for me it is a question of knowing what has been done to upgrade it to justify any additional cost. An ETA 2824 shown in Fans' picture retails for $69 US. If a maker is going to be charging many 100's or 1,000's of dollars for the watch, then I would like some idea of what I'm paying for.

Goodwatch · 30 April 2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

I'm not familiar with the maker in question, but many companies also make changes to base ETA movements that are more than cosmetic. Certainly nothing "wrong" with ETA movements as a whole, and for me it is a question of knowing what has been done to upgrade it to justify any additional cost. An ETA 2824 shown in Fans' picture retails for $69 US. If a maker is going to be charging many 100's or 1,000's of dollars for the watch, then I would like some idea of what I'm paying for.

This is an example: http://www.klaauwwatches.nl/ariadne_ani.htm

Prince · 30 April 2006, 08:27 AM

Thanks, Frans. Very interesting indeed. The fine first movement in the Daytonas was the Valjoux 72B. Of course, Valjoux being acquired by ETA some time ago, so the two technologies have merged nicely.

1 May 2006, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

This is an example: http://www.klaauwwatches.nl/ariadne_ani.htm

Thanks - I do know the name. I was referring more to what that maker does with the ETA movements other than cosmetic changes.

30 April 2006, 04:52 AM	#1
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	The ETA 2824-2 In the past we have discussed ETA movements and the fact that they are used in many, many brand name watches. And we talked about modifications. Here you can see examples of what can be done with the ETA 2824-2. This movement in it’s heavily modified state drives the complicated astrolabium watches of Christiaan van der Klaauw. Yes, it are basically the same movements! The plain ETA: First example of a modified ETA: Second example: __________________ Member# 127

30 April 2006, 05:41 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Very cool to show the real differences, Frans. Thanks for sharing. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

30 April 2006, 06:10 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thanks, Frans...I like the one with the Starburst effect. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 April 2006, 08:27 AM	#8
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Thanks, Frans. Very interesting indeed. The fine first movement in the Daytonas was the Valjoux 72B. Of course, Valjoux being acquired by ETA some time ago, so the two technologies have merged nicely. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

30 April 2006, 06:08 AM	#3
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	maybe they should make this the subject of an MTV programme called ' pimp my eta'

30 April 2006, 08:11 AM	#6
---- Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not familiar with the maker in question, but many companies also make changes to base ETA movements that are more than cosmetic. Certainly nothing "wrong" with ETA movements as a whole, and for me it is a question of knowing what has been done to upgrade it to justify any additional cost. An ETA 2824 shown in Fans' picture retails for $69 US. If a maker is going to be charging many 100's or 1,000's of dollars for the watch, then I would like some idea of what I'm paying for.

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