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Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?

Jeryltan
Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
As above. If i have a Asian 6497 watch, would a Swiss Unitas 6497 be a direct swap? Not sure if stuff like the movement holder is the same, or does it normally come with the movement? Wanted to try out Getat, but i don,t expect the Asian 6497 to be serviceable so eventually there,ll be a need to replace it.





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xzqt
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
Yes, the movement is interchangeable.

Pinion is referring to the "gear" of the hr n min hands.

You can try installing without swapping the pinion at 1st stage.

If its not tall enough, than u swap the pinion.
Jeryltan
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?

"xzqt"

Yes, the movement is interchangeable.

Pinion is referring to the "gear" of the hr n min hands.

You can try installing without swapping the pinion at 1st stage.

If its not tall enough, than u swap the pinion.


Ohkk got it. Tks. Interesting. Was hesitant to get getat watches previously due to china movement :p





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xzqt
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
If you are getting a vintage pocket watch for the 6497 swap, suggest to secure the movement first.

These swiss movt are getting more n more ex. And difficult to source.

Also note that Getat delivery can be like rubberband.
xzqt
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
Chinese 6497 are a hit or miss luck.

Luck with you they can perform flawlessly, get a lemon, watch repair guy will be yr best frd.
Jeryltan
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?

"xzqt"

If you are getting a vintage pocket watch for the 6497 swap, suggest to secure the movement first.

These swiss movt are getting more n more ex. And difficult to source.

Also note that Getat delivery can be like rubberband.


Ya the delivery lead time is the other thing holding me back. Lol. I found several sellers for the swiss 6497 on ebay from europe. But not sure about they,re reliability.some have 100% positive feedback though. I guess those are ok?





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Ed.YEO
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
If you're referring to SWISS-MADE-TIIME from EBAY...



...perhaps their price are quite... okay bah... no matter 6498 or 6497, both priced the same @ SGD$270 approx.
Jeryltan
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?

"Ed.YEO"

If you're referring to SWISS-MADE-TIIME from EBAY...



...perhaps their price are quite... okay bah... no matter 6498 or 6497, both priced the same @ SGD$270 approx.


Ya. That's 1 of them. lol





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Ed.YEO
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
Much competitive than OFREI. OFREI must buy alot then budget friendly. Otherwise, SWISS-MADE-TIME better in pricing.

Previously i wanted to hoot 2pc their 2834 movements for keeping, just in case if it comes handy... but too slow...
Jeryltan
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
Tks for all the advise. Managed to get this in the end :) no need to worry about movement swap already :p



Ed.YEO
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
SWEE!!!

DMG? WR Specs? Movement?
Jeryltan
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?

"Ed.YEO"

SWEE!!!

DMG? WR Specs? Movement?


Lol. Tks. Got it 1.4k. WR is 100m. This the Original RXW mm20. Swiss unitas 6497 :)





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xzqt
Re: Is Swiss Unitas 6497 direct swap for Asian 6497?
Yeah, might as well.