As an entry-level quartz movement, its specifications feature industry standardization:
- Dimensions: The movement has a diameter of 8¾ lignes (approximately 19.4 mm) and a thickness of only 3.4 mm, adopting an ultra-thin design suitable for pairing with slim-style watches.
- Function Configuration: It supports 3-hand timekeeping (hours, minutes, sweeping seconds) and is equipped with a date display function. The date window is fixed at the 6 o’clock position (“date at 6”), which is a differentiated design compared to the previously mentioned “3 o’clock position date”.
- Power Parameters: It is powered by a type 377 button cell battery. The hand specifications are compatible with 120/70/20 (unit: mm), and the dial foot spacing is 4½ and 11½, conforming to universal watch assembly standards.
This movement has a clear model replacement relationship, and attention should be paid to the differences between old and new versions:
- Replacement Relationship: Some data shows that the 803.114 was once launched as an upgraded version of the 803.112 movement. However, the 803.114 has now been discontinued in the mainstream market, and the improved 803.112 has been adopted instead (marked as “DISCONTINUED – USE ETA 803.112”). Additionally, there is information mentioning that the 803.114-D6 model once replaced the 803.112-D6, implying that different suffixes represent versions with minor functional adjustments.
- Market Circulation: Currently, this movement is mostly in a “discontinued” state on professional accessory platforms, but a small amount of inventory is still circulating in the form of “new old stock” (NOS). The reference price is approximately $8.95.
- Brand Adaptation: As a basic quartz movement of ETA, it is mainly equipped in mid-to-low-end affordable brand watches, especially suitable for fashion watches and entry-level Swiss watches. Currently, there is no case of it being bound to high-end series of major ETA partner brands (e.g., Tissot commonly uses mechanical movements of the Powermatic 80 series, such as the 80.111).
- Assembly Advantages: Its ultra-thin size and standardized interface give it wide adaptability, applicable to various styles such as dress watches with round dials and women’s watches. Moreover, the inventory status of “fast shipping within 24 hours” (on some platforms) meets the needs of maintenance and replacement.
- When referring to a specific model, it should be fully expressed as “ETA Caliber 803.114” to avoid confusion caused by only writing “Caliber 803.114”.
- When involving replacement models, the version differences must be clearly marked. For example, “803.114-D6 replaces 803.112-D6”, where “-D6” represents a specific functional version and cannot be omitted.
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