Mar 27 2026
Swiss Unitas 6498 Restored 6498 Vintage Arnex Pocket Watch Salmon Pink Dial
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SWISS ARTISTRY: ARNEX “SALMON” DIAL – UNITAS 6498. The Gentleman’s Standard. This is a stunning example of mid-century Swiss horology. While Arnex is known for reliable pocket watches, this specific example features the highly desirable “Pink” (Salmon) Starburst Dial. Beneath the elegant dial beats the legendary Swiss Unitas 6498 manual wind movement. This is the exact same “bombproof” caliber used in high-end modern luxury watches (like Panerai), preserved here in its original, unmolested form. US Watchmasters in Paris, Texas has inspected and verified this timepiece as a genuine Swiss survivor. The Dial & Hands. Dial: Factory Original “Pink” (Salmon/Copper tone) with a sunburst radial finish. The light plays beautifully across the surface, shifting from soft rose to deep copper. Numerals: Applied Gold Arabic numerals (Art Deco font). Hands: Original “Louis XV” style gold filigree hands. Condition: Please confirm: Excellent/Mint/Patina? – See high-resolution photos for detail. Technical Specifications (The Engine). Caliber: Genuine Swiss Unitas 6498. Type: Manual Wind, Hunter Layout (Stem at 3 o’clock). 18,000 A/h (2.5 Hz) – The classic slow beat. Features: Sub-seconds at 6 o’clock. The 6498 is widely considered one of the most durable and accurate pocket watch movements ever built. Shows [Minor/Normal] signs of vintage wear consistent with age. The movement winds crisply, sets smoothly, and is keeping good vintage time. Visuals: Please refer to the 1600px high-definition photos for the most accurate description of the cosmetic condition. 1x Vintage Arnex Swiss Pocket Watch (Unitas 6498). 1x US Watchmasters Service Card.