ETA (Unitas)

ETA 6497 / 6498 power reserve: 46 hours

The ETA 6497 / 6498 is a hand-wound movement that runs for about 46 hours (about 1.9 days) from full.

Found in

Pocket-watch style wristwatches, Panerai (older), Stowa

Keeping it running

• Wind it fully once a day, at the same time, until you feel the crown stop. Never force it past that point.
• A full wind lasts about 46 hours, so winding every morning keeps it running with time to spare.
• If it does stop, don't set the date between 9pm and 3am. Here's why.

Never let it stop

Watch Winder counts down the reserve of every watch you own and reminds you before one stops. It already knows the ETA 6497 / 6498: type your watch's name and the reserve fills itself in.

Manufacturer's published figure. Real reserve varies with the watch's age and service; check your manual.