#Swatch watch battery series#

Read more about the G10.212 chrono variations here. They chose to use the 60 minute chronograph subdial version of this movement rather than the version with the 30 minute counter – even though the original Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch has a 30 minute totalizer. This caliber has different chronograph configurations available: a 30 minute counter or a 60 minute counter – both use the same base caliber number G10.212. At least we know for sure that the MoonSwatch has the same configuration as the G10.211/212. It’s unlikely that a big brand like Omega (or Swatch) would ever put out a watch with a phantom datewheel, especially when they are both owned by the same conglomerate that owns the movement manufacturer. That means, either ETA created an entirely separate caliber number without a date, or they are using the same base caliber but without the date functionality. There is one main difference between the MoonSwatch functionality VS the production units of the G10.211/G10.212 movements available from ETA: the MoonSwatch is a no date watch but the G10.211/212 has a date. Here is what the movement looks like when it is flipped upside down and placed side-by-side with a MoonSwatch caseback… The new caliber G10.212 replaces caliber G10.211. That is the older caliber number and is supposed to be discontinued. You may also see this caliber number written as G10.211. We still do not have a watch on hand to strip down, but our research has determined that the caliber in the MoonSwatch is likely an ETA caliber G10.212. Instead of having to remove the entire caseback either by prying or unscrewing it, only the small circle cover needs to be pried off so a fresh battery can be installed. The circular planetary image is actually the battery cover.

#Swatch watch battery series#

Read more about V8 movements here.Įach caseback of the MoonSwatch series features artwork with the planet the watch is based on. V8 is used by ETA movements that are of Swiss Origin.

There is an ETA shield logo next to a V8 marking. The caseback of the Swatch MoonSwatch Speedmaster states that the movement is Swiss Made and has 4 jewels. Swatch Group needs to add Caliber Corner to the press list!) has reported pertinent information such as the exact caliber powering the ceramic Speedy, but we’re digging into it to help further the mission of this site: To Spread Movement Awareness. Despite all of the press from the major watch blogs and magazines, not one (even the publications who had exclusive hands-on opportunities with the watches ahead of launch, as well as one-on-one interviews with the designers. Here is what we know: The Swatch MoonSwatch is using an ETA quartz chronograph movement. What movement is inside the Swatch MoonSwatch?Ĭaliber Corner has been inundated with emails and DMs asking questions about the caliber powering the new Omega X Swatch Speedmaster collaboration.

What movement is inside the Swatch MoonSwatch?.

Some of the topics covered in the caliber listing: