What is a Unitas 6497?
The Unitas 6497 is the base movement of Christopher Ward’s JJ02 Single Pusher Chronograph. Invest in a watch running a cal. 6497 and you’ll never need to worry about servicing or parts costs. Most trainee watchmakers cut their teeth on the movement, simply because its size makes it simple to learn the principles of horology.
Is Unitas 6497 a good pocket watch movement?
The pocket watch movement Unitas 6497 is a reliable workhorse. It’s being used in numerous watches… not only pocket watches! It actually got the most fame because it was used by Panerai.
What is the ETA 6497-1 full skeleton model?
The ETA unitas 6497-1 is also available in a full-skeleton model. The skeleton work is in various different decorative finishes. From simple polished bridges and plates to beaded or hand-engraved parts. Various parts such as the barrel, hour wheel or winding wheel can be plated to produce a contrast with the rhodium-plated work.
What is a Unitas movement?
ETA can therefore be referred to as the “giant” in the Movement industry. Unitas movement is the only pocket watch movement that has survived the millennium. As the trend to large watches since the 1990s until today has kept this large and robust hand-wound movement popular in the watch industry.
What is the ETA/Unitas caliber 6498-1?
The ETA/Unitas caliber 6498-1 is part of ETA’s Mecaline Specialies line of movements. It is a hand-wound or manual-wound movement and is considered to be one of the most common mechanical calibers on the market. This is essentially a pocket watch movement that has been adopted by the wristwatch. 6498-1 vs 6498-2:
What kind of movement is the ETA 6498?
ETA/Unitas Caliber 6498-1 Watch Movement | Caliber Corner The ETA/Unitas caliber 6498-1 is part of ETA’s Mecaline Specialies line of movements. It is a hand-wound or manual-wound movement and is considered to be one of the most common mechanical calibers on the market.
What is the difference between a 6497 and a 6498 movement?
The Caliber Corner page compares the 6497 to the 6498. The 6497 and 6498 were designed as pocket watch movements and are therefore quite large. Their size makes them easier to manipulate, which is why they are often used to train watchmakers.