ETA UNITAS 6497 - 1 vs. 6497 - 2

[horologie_unitas]

i have been looking at the datasheets of these both movements.

slowbeater vs highbeater....with many interchangable parts. but the highbeater costs 3 times as much. not justified imo.

whats your opinion ?

 

[takashi]

Yes, many interchangeable parts.

I think it's gotta do with economy of scale and the availability of -1 movement. Anyway, the difference is about 40% if you asked ETA dealers.

 

[horologie_unitas]

i sourced a price.....about 135 $ for the slow - and 360 - 380 $ for the highbeat.

i wish i could find some long time experiences with those both movements in comparison
( in terms of maintanance rate, reliability, precision and longlivety )

gotta spend another night resourcing info.....yawn !!

 

[takashi]

Mostly -2 are sold to Panerais :lol: and Soprod and many others... mostly sold out.

 

[cybee]

Yes good luck trying to get a 6497-2...oh wait here are 8 of them from this trusted seller in China.

http://www.ioffer.com/i/12508269?store=1

 

[Silvanos]

I've the 6497-2 in my new PAM510 and it works well