During the Second World War, a growing need for military timekeepers for all kinds of different applications evolved. Thus, for example, belonged to every radio station, whether portable or stationary, a so-called radio-station's clock. Quick readability due to large digits on a clean dial where the key features of these timepieces. It is this simple but highly functional design that inspired us to re-design our Military-series, led on by the new Military 42 handwinding.
The 42 in the name stands for the case's diameter of 42mm. The classic snake hands harmonize very well with the large numbers that are only interrupted at 6 clock by the subsidiary dial for the small seconds. The domed sapphire crystal with two anti-reflective coatings on the inside allows a clear view of these components of timekeeping, that even without light remain visible, thanks to the generous use of Swiss luminous paint.
Turning the finely brushed stainless steel case of, the Military 42 handwinding around, will reveal yet another crystal. It lets one have a good view of the richly decorated ETA Unitas 6498 manual winding caliber, an extremely robust movement that fulfilled its duties in pocket watches already decades ago. A classic mechanical Swiss movement. And so the new Military 42 handwinding may have what it takes to become a classic as well, a must-have for any watch collection.
hour and minute hands silver with superluminova BGW 9
second hand on "6" in red
Case
Stainless steel 316 L satined
Diameter 42 mm
Height 13 mm
Weight 94 g
Lug width 22 mm spring bar
Sapphire glass domed, with double anti-reflecting coatings on the interior side
Bezel Stainless Steel 316 L satined
Back Stainless steel 316 L screwed with mineral crystal
Waterproof to 3 ATM (limited water resistant, no swimming or shower)
Dial & Hand
Dial black matt
Indexe arabian, Superluminova 3 D printing, white Bgw9
Strap & Buckle
Strap Russian leather Vintage Brown 22 mm
Buckle Stainless Steel pin buckle OEM 22mm screwed with Logo
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The ETA Unitas 6498-1 is a masterpiece among mechanical movements and has played an outstanding role in the world of mechanical watches since its introduction in the 1950s. As one of the most renowned manual-wind movements, the 6498-1 is known for its reliability, precision, and timeless elegance.