Family: 2870/2872/287817/21/25 jewels28,800 vph (8 Hz)
The ETA 2872 is an automatic movement introduced in 1970, produced in Switzerland. It operates at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with a ball bearing rotor and Incabloc shock protection. The movement features a date complication with quickset function and instantaneous changeover at midnight. Jewel count varies by version: 17, 21, or 25 jewels. It is part of the ETA 2800 series family and shares dial foot positions with other ETA calibers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Automatic
Jewel Count
17/21/25 jewels
Frequency
28,800 vph (8 Hz)
Display Type
Analog
Rotor Type
Ball Bearing
Winding
Automatic (Bidirectional)
Shock Protection
Incabloc
COMPLICATIONS
Date
FEATURES
Quickset DateInstantaneous Date Change
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
AutomaticSTATUS
In ProductionLAUNCH YEAR
1970CALIBER FAMILY
2870/2872/2878COUNTRY
Switzerland