The ETA/Unitas 6497-1 is a Lépine caliber hand-wound movement with small seconds at 9 o'clock. A classic pocket watch movement adapted for wristwatches, it is widely used in pilot watches and large case designs. Part of ETA's Mecaline Specialties line. The 6497 differs from the 6498 in the position of the small seconds subdial.
Movement Type
Manual Wind
Jewel Count
17 jewels
Power Reserve
46h
Frequency
18,000 vph (5 Hz)
Diameter
36.6mm
Height
4.5mm
Display Type
Analog
Shock Protection
Incabloc
BRAND
ETATYPE
Manual WindSTATUS
In ProductionMANUFACTURE
ÉbaucheCALIBER FAMILY
64xxCOUNTRY
SwitzerlandALSO KNOWN AS