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Perseo Unitas 6498 Mechanical Men's Watch

Partially verified

This catalogued men's wristwatch by Perseo is listed with a mechanical Unitas 6498 movement and a 46 mm case diameter. The timepiece presents a polished cushion-shaped case with wire-style loop lugs, an onion-style crown, and a black strap. The white dial features Arabic numeral hour markers, an outer railway minute track, red 24-hour chapter ring numerals, and a sub-seconds dial positioned near the 9 o'clock index. Dial text includes 'Perseo', '17 JEWELS INCABLOC', and 'SWISS MADE'.

Front view of the Perseo mechanical wristwatch
Front view of the Perseo mechanical wristwatch — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Mechanical wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Perseo
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
14765079
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Listing Details

This timepiece is recorded as a Perseo mechanical men's wristwatch from online auction lot 14765079. The listing title specifies a 46 mm dimension and refers to a Unitas 6498 mechanical movement.

While the auction title connects the watch to the Unitas 6498 calibre, the movement is not visible in the catalogue documentation, leaving verification of the internal mechanism dependent on the listing title.

Evidence for this section
  • “No. 14765079”
  • “Perseo Unitas 6498 - 46 mm - Mechanical Men's watch”

Case Form and External Features

The watch exhibits a polished cushion-form metal case with wire loop lugs. It is fitted with a black leather or synthetic strap.

An onion-style fluted winding crown is situated on the case perimeter, appearing at 6 o'clock in the orientation of the photograph. Specific case alloy composition is not stated in the source text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Polished cushion-form metal case with wire loop lugs”
  • “Fitted with a black leather or synthetic strap”
  • “Onion-style fluted winding crown situated at 6 o'clock in the photo's orientation”

Dial Design and Inscriptions

The white dial displays black Arabic numerals accompanied by inner or outer red 24-hour numeral markers. An auxiliary seconds dial is positioned beside the 9 o'clock index.

Visible text on the dial includes 'Perseo', '17 JEWELS INCABLOC', and 'SWISS MADE'.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Arabic numerals and inner/outer red 24-hour numeral markers”
  • “Auxiliary seconds dial located beside the 9 o'clock position (marked near 18/19 hours)”
  • “Dial marked 'Perseo', '17 JEWELS INCABLOC', and 'SWISS MADE'”

Open research questions

  • What specific metal or alloy comprises the cushion-form case?
  • Does internal inspection confirm the listed Unitas 6498 movement calibre?
  • What is the official reference number and manufacture date for this Perseo model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Perseo Unitas 6498 Mechanical Men's Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPerseo“Perseo Unitas 6498”
Movement CalibreUnitas 6498“Unitas 6498”
Lot Number14765079“No. 14765079”
Sale Price€285“Sold for €285”

Visible details

  • Polished cushion-form metal case with wire loop lugs
  • Onion-style fluted winding crown situated at 6 o'clock in the photo's orientation
  • White dial with black Arabic numerals and inner/outer red 24-hour numeral markers
  • Auxiliary seconds dial located beside the 9 o'clock position (marked near 18/19 hours)
  • Dial marked 'Perseo', '17 JEWELS INCABLOC', and 'SWISS MADE'
  • Fitted with a black leather or synthetic strap

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber Unitas 6498 is reported by the listing title; the movement itself is not visible.
  • Exact production year and case metal composition are not specified in the visible listing text.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Watches for Sale in Online Auctions - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 6ea5f0e035

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