ETA Caliber 1168 Watch movement spare parts
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 100 Main Plate |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 105 Barrel Bridge |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 110 Train Wheel Bridge |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 121 Balance cock for flat hairspring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 125 Pallet cock |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 126 Center wheel cock |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 182 Barrel and cover |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 195 Barrel Arbor |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 206 Center wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 210 Third Wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 230 Escape wheel pinton |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 245 Cannon Pinion |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 255 Hour Wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 260 Minute Wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 301 Regulator for flat hairspring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 311 Upper cap jewel with end-piece for balance |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 330 Lower cap jewel with end-piece for balance |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 342 Bearing-plate, for sweep-second |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 401 Winding Stem |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 407 Sliding Pinion |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 410 Winding Pinion |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 415 Ratchet Wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 420 Crown Wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 422 Crown Wheel ring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 425 Click |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 430 Click Spring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 435 Yoke |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 440 Yoke Spring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 443 Setting lever |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 445 Setting lever Spring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 450 Setting Wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 462 Minute work cock |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 605 Third wheel jewel, upper |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 606 Third wheel jewel, lower |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 615 Escape wheel jewel, upper |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 616 Escape wheel jewel, lower |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 620 Pallet stall jewel, upper |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 630 Balance jewel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 705 Escape wheel and pinion with straight pjvots |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 710 Jewelled Pallet fork and staff |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 714 Pallet stalf |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 720 Balance with roller, pivoted |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 721 Balance with flat hairspring, regulaled |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 723 Balance staff, pivoted |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 730 Roller |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 734 Flat hairspring, regulated |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 736 Collet for flat hairsprinq |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 738 Stud for flat hairsprinq |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 770 Mainspring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 9405 Seconds wheel with driving spring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 9406 Seconds wheel spindle with driving vrheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 9430 Fly-back lever |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 9431 Blocking spring slide |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 9470 Fly-back lever spring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 9471 Blocking spring |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5101 Case screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5102 Case screw special |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5110 Bridge screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5111 Bridge screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5125 Pallet cock screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5311 Upper end-piece screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5330 Lower end-piece screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5342 Bearing plate screw for sweep second wheel |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5415 Ratchet-wheel screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5420 Crown-wheel screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5425 Click screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5443 Setting lever screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5445 Setting lever spring screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5462 Screw for minute work cock |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5738 Stud screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 5750 Dial screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 59430 Fly-back lever screw |
| ETA Caliber 1168 – Part No – 59431 Screw for blockinq spring slide |
The ETA 1168 Watch Movement: A Reliable Workhorse
The ETA 1168 is a robust, manually-wound mechanical movement from ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse, renowned for its precision and durability in mid-range Swiss watches. Produced primarily in the late 20th century, it powers various vintage timepieces with a classic column-wheel chronograph design.
Key Specifications
Dimensions: 13.25 ligne (30mm diameter), 6.75mm thick, suitable for larger cases.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, central chronograph seconds.
Jewels: 17, reducing friction for longevity.
Frequency: 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz), with a power reserve of approximately 45 hours.
Beat rate: Reliable for everyday accuracy, often certified chronometer-grade.
Historical Context
Introduced as part of ETA’s Valjoux acquisition lineage (post-1974), the 1168 evolved from the Valjoux 1168, a staple in chronographs like those from Heuer and Breitling. Its ébauche roots trace to 1940s designs, emphasizing serviceability for watchmakers. Swatch Group’s ownership since 1985 limited third-party access, yet it remains sought after for repairs.
Performance and Serviceability
The 1168 features a smooth column-wheel activation, avoiding the harsher cam-lever feel of contemporaries. Parts availability through specialists like H.S. Walsh supports ongoing maintenance. Common in 1970s-1980s sports watches, it exemplifies ETA’s role in democratizing Swiss quality.
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