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The ETA caliber 6497-1 is a popular handwound watch movement that is based on a vintage Lépine pocket watch movement design. It beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour with 17 jewels. These Unitas 6497-1 / ETA 6497-1 watch movement has Incabloc shock protection, subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. Hand sizes are 1.15, 2.00 and 0.27mm, the lift angle of the balance is 44. Lines 16½ = diameter 36.6 mm, H 4.5 mm. Because of its size, this is a comfortable watch movement for the beginning watchmaker. The official power reserve rating on the 6498-1 is 46 hours. ETA has made the Unitas movements and owned the name for many years. Now all Unitas watch movements are being stamped ETA. The ETA 6497-1 is found in a wide variety of watches from luxury brands and microbrands. Many brands modify the movement or rebrand the caliber number to their own designation. Other brands using the 6497-1 as an ebauche: Alpina, Chronoswiss, Glycine, Hamilton, Maurice Lacroix, Panerai etc.. These watch movement is brand new, unopened and made in Switzerland, original ETA.