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FieldETA/Unitas 6497
Makergeneva-trade
CountrySwitzerland
PeriodMid-twentieth century to present
Diameter36.6 mm (16½ lignes)
HeightApprox. 4.5 mm
Jewels17 (base); higher-jewel and decorated versions exist
Frequency18,000 vph (2.5 Hz), later variants at 28,800 vph
Power reserveApprox. 46 hours
WindingHand wind
SettingPull-out crown, sweep or small seconds depending on variant
EscapementSwiss lever
BalanceGlucydur-type balance with Nivarox hairspring on later production
ComplicationsSubsidiary seconds (6497); centre seconds on the related 6498 layout varies by source
ArchitectureA large, simple bridge-type hand-wound calibre originally supplied as a pocket-watch movement and later widely re-used, undecorated or finished to order, in mechanical wristwatches valued for their visible, easily serviced construction.