Family: ETA Unitas 6497/6498
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
Display Type
Analog
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
Manual WindingSTATUS
In ProductionMANUFACTURE
ÉbaucheLAUNCH YEAR
1950BASED ON
ETA SA 6498.1CALIBER FAMILY
ETA Unitas 6497/6498ALSO KNOWN AS
unitas 6498eta 6498
