With the end of patents for majority of mechanical ETA movements the market has started to see a greater number of alternative clone movements based in designs now over 40 years old.

One of such movements is the Hangzhou 6300 Automatic Movement which is based in the ETA 2824-2 movement and with majority of its parts interchangeable with the ETA 2824-2, Sellita SW200 and Seagull ST2130 movements.

There are some rumors that Hangzhou used to be one of the suppliers of unfinished movement parts for Sellita (that also used to produce movements for ETA itself) in the past but that is merely a rumor based in no real evidence. Regardless of that Hangzhou is one of the major mechanical watch movement producers in the world having in its portfolio a multitude of movements that are an alternative to the scarcer Swiss counterparts.

Technical design of the Hangzhou 6300 alternative clone movement for the ETA 2824-2 and Sellita SW200 movements:

Hangzhou 6300 Automatic Movement ETA 2824-2 Clone Technical Design

Hangzhou 6300 Automatic Movement ETA 2824-2 Clone Technical Design

The finish of the Hangzhou 6300 can be found in two distinct types: gilt finish (golden colored) or nickel finish (silver colored)

Technical characteristics of the Hangzhou 6300 movement (clone of ETA 2824-2 and Sellita SW200 movement:

Diameter 25.60 mm
Height 4.89 mm
Type of movement Automatic movement
Date Wheel Yes (usual setup – date wheel at 3 o’clock with white disc, black font)
Number of jewels 26
Power Reserve Approximately 40 hours
BPH (Frequency per Hour) 28 800 bph or 4Hz
Hacking Seconds Yes
Shock Absorver Novodiac Type