The Caliber 2813 | Automatic Mechanical Watch Movement, 3-Hand

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$39.20 $49

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Description

Time is a machine. Respect its engine. The DG2813 automatic movement is the workhorse caliber of the watch world, the mechanism that powers countless three-hand watches with the honest rhythm of mechanical winding instead of a battery's silence.

Inside, a rotor swings with the motion of the wrist, winding the mainspring and storing energy that the gear train releases in measured beats. The result is a movement that does not just tell time, it earns it, with the satisfying mechanical presence that only a self-winding caliber provides.

For watchmakers and hobbyists, the 2813 is the gateway to mechanical horology: affordable, robust, and endlessly serviceable. It is the engine you learn on, the engine you trust, and the engine you build your next project around.

A battery runs down. A mainspring remembers why you wound it.


Key Features

  • Automatic self-winding mechanical movement
  • Standard 3-hand layout, compatible with many cases
  • Rotor-driven mainspring, no battery required
  • Widely serviceable with common spare parts
  • Stable timekeeping for daily wear projects
  • A proven caliber trusted by watchmakers worldwide

Technical Specifications

  • Movement: DG2813 automatic mechanical
  • Hands: 3-hand (hour, minute, second)
  • Winding: Self-winding via oscillating rotor
  • Power Reserve: Manual and automatic winding support
  • Jewels: Jeweled movement construction
  • Beats: Standard automatic beat rate
  • Compatibility: Standard watch case and dial openings
  • Use: Repairs, builds, and custom projects
  • Maintenance: Serviceable with common parts
  • Origin: Proven production caliber

Application Scenarios

Watchmakers install it in vintage case restorations where a modern quartz would break the character of the piece, hobbyists build custom three-hand watches around it as their first automatic project, and repair shops keep it in stock as the reliable drop-in replacement for worn 2813-family movements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What payment methods do you accept?

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Q: Can this be sent directly as a gift?

Yes. We can prepare gift-ready presentation and ship directly to the recipient with neutral packaging. Leave a note at checkout and our team will arrange it.

Q: Is this product currently in stock?

Yes. The quantity shown on the product page is updated in real time from our fulfillment network, and your order is confirmed within 24 hours of placement.

Q: How do I track my order?

A tracking number is emailed to you the moment your order ships. You can follow the shipment from the warehouse to your door, and our support team is available if anything stalls along the way.

Q: Is this movement automatic or quartz?

It is fully automatic mechanical. A rotor winds the mainspring as you move your wrist, and no battery is involved.

Q: What watches is it compatible with?

It fits the standard case and dial configurations used by 2813-family movements, which makes it a common drop-in for repairs and custom builds. Confirm your case dimensions before assembly.

Q: How accurate is it?

Like all mechanical movements, it runs within normal mechanical tolerances and should be regulated if you need tighter performance. The 2813 is known for stable, dependable daily timekeeping.

Q: Does it have a date function?

This variant is configured for a 3-hand layout. Date configurations are separate calibers, so choose this one for pure time-only builds.

Q: How do I wind it initially?

After installation, gentle hand winding or a day of wrist wear brings the mainspring to operating tension. Thereafter, daily wear keeps it wound.

Q: Is it suitable for a beginner watchmaker?

Yes. The 2813 is widely considered the ideal learning caliber: affordable to replace, easy to service, and endlessly documented by the watch community.

Q: How long does delivery take?

Orders are processed within 24 hours and dispatched with tracking. Standard delivery typically arrives within 7 to 15 business days depending on your region, and faster options are available at checkout.

Q: What if the item arrives damaged or not as described?

Every EastSupplier order is backed by our 30-day satisfaction policy. If the item arrives damaged, defective, or not as described, contact our support team and we will arrange a replacement or a full refund.

Q: Do you support bulk or wholesale orders?

EastSupplier supports bulk and wholesale inquiries for this product. Contact our team with the quantity you need and we will prepare a volume quotation with the right shipping options.

The EastSupplier Promise

Every product in this catalog is sourced through our cross-border supply chain and quality-checked before dispatch. We price transparently, ship every order with tracking, and back each purchase with responsive after-sales support. If it is not right, we make it right.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Omar F.
Watchmaker staple

We stock these for customer repairs and they have been dependable across many installs. The 3-hand layout fits the standard cases we see most. Solid value.

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Victor L.
Great for first builds

Used it for my first automatic build and the rotor action is satisfying. It keeps good time for a mechanical. Regulating took a small adjustment but that is the hobby.

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Sam U.
Clean drop-in replacement

Replaced a dead 2813 in a vintage case and it wound up and ran from the first shake. Keepers and stem aligned with no modification. Exactly what a repair needs.

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