Asian 2824 Date Automatic Mechanical Clone Watch Movement
The Asian 2824 is a popular ETA 2824-2 clone used in many budget automatic watches and build projects.
Key facts
- The Asian 2824 is a clone automatic movement with sweeping seconds and date, costing around $25 to $40.
- It runs at 28,800 bph (8 beats per second), the same beat rate as many high-end watches.
- It measures 25.6 mm across and 4.6 mm tall, and takes 1.50 mm hour, 0.90 mm minute and 0.25 mm seconds hands.
- The date wheel sits just below the top of the movement, making a date wheel overlay hard to fit as it will rub.
- Quality varies because it is a bulk-made clone, and the date wheel print is standard rather than Rolex-style.
The Asian 2824 movement with date function is one of the common movements found in franken watches. It has sweep second and date feature. Its a medium quality build product and at a price point on which it can be used in many builds.
This movement is 28,800 bph (8 bps) the same as many high end brands and popular watches on the market. Being a medium cost automatic watch movement you can buy these from around $25 - $40 USD. It makes the price great for a custom build.
2824 Technical Specification
Im going to give you the standard specification for the 2824 movement however it best to check the specification when purchasing.
| Movement | 2824 Clone |
| Beats Per Hour | 28,800 bph |
| Beats Per Second | 8 |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Height | 4.6 mm |
| Hour Hand | 1.50 mm |
| Minute Hand | 0.90 mm |
| Second Hand | 0.25 mm |
Back and 2824 Stem Removal
On the back of the 2824 you see the visable rotors. Its not the quietest movement but also not the nosie movement. It is a bulk made clone so some of these movements are not as good as other ones. To remove the stem use a small screwdriver and push into the whole above the stem go gently and do no push too hard and pull the stem out. Its best to remove the stem in the winding position.
Close Up and Date Wheel
You can see a close up of the data wheel on the 2824 movement. The date wheel is a very standard print and is not close to date font used in Rolex models. The date Wheel is lower on the 2824 movement and actually sits just below the top this makes it hard to use a DWO (Date wheel overlay) as it will rub on top of the movement
Dial Hands
When doing my own reach i did not find much about fitting hands on the 2824 movement and i also did not see any close up photos here showing a close up. The hour hand is a 1.50 mm size and is easy to apply with hand presser tools (see my tools), same for the minute hand with a size of 0.90 mm you can fit with hand presser. The second hand is easier to apply also with a size of 0.25mm but you will need a magnification to be able to put the second hand on.
Frequently asked questions
What is the beat rate of the Asian 2824 movement?
The Asian 2824 runs at 28,800 beats per hour, which is 8 beats per second. That is the same beat rate as many high-end watch movements.
How much does an Asian 2824 movement cost?
An Asian 2824 typically costs around $25 to $40, which makes it a good-value option for a custom build.
What hand sizes does the 2824 movement take?
The 2824 takes a 1.50 mm hour hand, a 0.90 mm minute hand and a 0.25 mm seconds hand. The hour and minute hands are easy with a hand presser, but you will want magnification for the seconds hand.
Can you use a date wheel overlay on the 2824?
It is difficult. The date wheel on the 2824 sits just below the top of the movement, so a date wheel overlay tends to rub on the movement.
How do you remove the stem from a 2824 movement?
With the crown in the winding position, gently push a small screwdriver into the hole above the stem, without pressing too hard, and pull the stem out.
