Jul 25 2026
Pristine Vintage Swiss Arnex 10? Gold Hunter-Case Unitas 6498 Pocket Watch-Runs
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Presented here is a stunning. Near-mint vintage Arnex hunter-case pocket watch. Featuring an exceptionally reliable. Genuine Swiss mechanical movement. This timepiece is a beautiful example of. Mid-to-late 20th-century Swiss horology. Boasting crisp aesthetics, a heartfelt history, and fantastic mechanical functionality. Authentic Swiss Unitas 6498 (now ETA), Manual-Wind Mechanical. 17 Jewels (Rubis), Incabloc Shock Protection. Premium 10-Micron Heavy Gold Plated Base Metal (Swiss “MF” Casemaker Hallmark). Gold Textured Rococo pattern with crisp Roman numeral cartouches and individual sub-seconds register at 6 o’clock. Ornate Black Louis XIV style. In immaculate, crystal-clear condition with no scratches, cracks, or fading. Near-mint to mint presentation. The high-relief Rococo floral scrollwork shows zero pocket wear, flattened spots, or edge thinning (brassing). The case hinges align perfectly, and the doors snap shut securely. Opens to reveal a beautifully preserved perlage (engine-turned) finish inside the case back, neatly engraved with a loving, historic personalization: “To My Husband, My Love, My Life, Your Wife Margie”. The inner dust cover features highly polished exhibition prize-medal engravings and is stamped “Ancre de Precision / 17 Rubis”. Movement is visually spotless (bright rubies, clean gears). It winds smoothly, ticks strongly, and runs well, gaining just 2-3 minutes overnight. Finding a vintage pocket watch that checks every single collector box is an absolute rarity. This Arnex model combines a legendary Unitas 6498 workhorse movement with a heavy 10-micron gold shell that remains entirely free of the usual wear, dents, or pocket scuffs. The hidden “Margie” inscription inside the case back infuses the watch with an irreplaceable, romantic soul, making it an extraordinary heirloom gift, a standout conversational display piece, or a flawless addition to an upscale horological collection. Timepieces preserved in this pristine, investment-grade condition do not surface often-don’t miss the chance to own this flawless slice of Swiss watchmaking history! If you like what you see. To browse my other listings as well!