The ETA 1318 is a vintage automatic mechanical watch movement produced by ETA SA, renowned for its reliability in mid-20th-century Swiss timepieces. Introduced around 1955, it powered numerous dress and sports watches from brands like Omega and Tissot, embodying the era’s precision engineering.
Key Specifications
Size and Build: 8.75 lignes (19.7-19.4 mm diameter), 5.6 mm height, compact for slim cases.
Jewels: 17, reducing friction in critical pivots for longevity.
Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour (vph), balancing accuracy and durability.
Power Reserve: Approximately 34-40 hours when fully wound.
Design Features
This self-winding caliber features a central sweep seconds hand and bidirectional rotor with ball-bearing system for smooth operation. It uses a Swiss lever escapement and glucydur balance wheel, ensuring consistent rate despite positions. Part of ETA’s 1300 family (related to 1308/1322), it shares components like the manual-wind 1311/1312, aiding repairs.
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