ETA 6498 Movement - Some Technical Information for those who are interested
Specifications
Lignes 16.5”’
Diameter 36.6mm
Height 4.5mm thick
Jewel Count 17 jewels
Beat Rate / Frequency 18,000 bph / 2.5 Hz
Lift Angle 44 degrees
Power Reserve 46 hours officially
Hacking Seconds? No
Country of Manufacture Switzerland, Swiss made
The movements I use are always based around the ETA 6498 movement. I have engraved and DLC coated various movements for clients in the past.
I can also source vintage ETA/Unitas movements. These I strip and rebuild as often I find them in old pocket watches, discarded and left broken for decades. Rejuvenating these old movements is something I am very passionate about.
Below is a movement that was a combination of 2 broken non running vintage pieces from the 1960s/70s that I had, that when put together, created a movement that will last another 50 years with ease.

