The Unitas 176 is a vintage Swiss manual-wind movement from the 17x series, produced around 1945-1950. This 13-ligne caliber features a Swiss lever escapement with small seconds display. Notable for its Diafix setting on the escape wheel. The movement uses a screw balance design characteristic of the era. Listed in the Classification Horlogère from 1949. Related to the Unitas 376 and shares parts compatibility with several other Unitas calibers including the 600, 620, 640, 650, and 6310 series. The setting lever screw is positioned on the right side, with the balance wheel located at the bottom position (120-240 degrees).
Movement Type
Manual Wind
Jewel Count
15 jewels
Power Reserve
40h
Frequency
18,000 vph (5 Hz)
Diameter
29mm
Height
4.2mm
Display Type
Analog
Shock Protection
None
BRAND
UnitasTYPE
Manual WindSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
ÉbaucheLAUNCH YEAR
1945CALIBER FAMILY
17x SeriesCOUNTRY
SwitzerlandALSO KNOWN AS