ETA SA ETA Unitas 6498-1

Manual WindingIn ProductionÉbauche
Family: ETA Unitas 6497/649817 jewels56h power reserve18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)

The ETA Unitas 6498-1 is a manual-winding movement manufactured by ETA SA. Introduced in 1950, it remains in production and is part of the ETA Unitas 6497/6498 family. The movement measures approximately 36.6mm in diameter and around 4.5mm thick, operates at 18,000 vph with a power reserve of approximately 56 hours, and features 17 or 19 jewels. It is distinguished by its large sub-dial at 3 o'clock, differentiating it from the 6497 variant which positions the sub-dial at 9 o'clock. The movement is used in contemporary watches including the La Grande Manuelle X47 and Replique Manuelle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement Type

Manual Winding

Jewel Count

17 jewels

Power Reserve

56h

Frequency

18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)

Diameter

36.6mm

Height

4.5mm

Display Type

Analog

Winding

Manual

FEATURES

Hand Winding

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QUICK FACTS

BRAND

TYPE

Manual Winding

STATUS

In Production

MANUFACTURE

Ébauche

LAUNCH YEAR

1950

CALIBER FAMILY

ETA Unitas 6497/6498

ALSO KNOWN AS

unitas 6498eta 6498

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