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The official unveiling of the Time World Unitas 6497 ETA / Unitas Swiss Made Watch - Italian Pilot or Flieger Watch . Catalog Post contains Picture(s) s! >

Posted By: Ricky Lee McBroom
Date: Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 1:30 a.m.

OK, 'eres the setup o' the shoot..

Capiche? Smiley

First we'll see the Post containing a movement picture , as there was some doubt on my part as to it's pedigree..

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klik de foto, mon! you'll be soopersized!

And the face.. and quite  a pretty face, I fancy!

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I'm really digging the simplicity of the dial and the old-school look of the hands.

O' course, since I suffer from the Curse O' The Ankle-Wristed, the ( very nice! Thumbs Up for this Watch ) strap barely fits;

..you'll note that I must needs perform the patented Ricky Keeper Loop Transposition® Operation. Laughing out loud!

All in all a most pleasing watch. I think I did güd for me $295! Thumbs Up for this Watch Is Happy Day! WIS Honeymoon! !

I leave you with the obligatory WARNING Post contains hairy wrist shot! my brothers;

Don't take any wooden nickels...

-Ricky

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The official unveiling of the Time World Unitas 6497 ETA / Unitas Swiss Made Watch - Italian Pilot or Flieger Watch . Catalog Post contains Picture(s) s! > Post contains Link (views: 213)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 1:30 a.m.
Nice shots of a very nice watch Ricky. What a great deal you got on that one! Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 11)
Mike D -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 3:34 p.m.
Just put that bad boy on a spiked pooch collar; that'll fit ya Laughing out loud! Laughing out loud! Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 12)
TMK -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:57 p.m.
Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off! Laughing out loud! Smiley I just may take you up on that! I do odd Self-made Watch Stuff! straps now and agin, remember. Ya dare me? Smiley Laughing out loud! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off! Post contains no message text (views: 8)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:57 p.m.
Very nice. Are your fingers tingling yet? Laughing out loud! Post contains no message text (views: 14)
old skool -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 4:44 a.m.
Hah! You noticed.. Yeah, I gotta get a longer strap.. Eek! Laughing out loud! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off! Laughing out loud! Post contains no message text (views: 12)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:26 p.m.
Don't Worry.... Your Unitas is The-Real-Deal >>> (views: 27)
Paul December -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 3:45 a.m.
...I've seen enough of the FAKE! I think I smell a dead rat! s to tell your's isn't one Thumbs Up for this Watch
'preciate it, Paul. At this price point, you get thrown a joker like "Made In Italy", you gotta wonder.. Laughing out loud! Thank you! again! Post contains no message text (views: 12)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:24 p.m.
Looks good Ricky Thumbs Up for this Watch here's my Unitas (views: 34)
SoCalWis -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:58 a.m.


Excellent! Thumbs Up for this Watch I really like the.. (views: 20)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 3:18 a.m.

..layout of the chapter ring, and the way that the cardinal hour numerators are large font. Reminds me of the ZODIAC Desert Hawk. Thumbs Up for this Watch

-Ricky

Very nice!! Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 15)
JohnnyT -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:30 a.m.
Thank you! sir! Post contains no message text (views: 12)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:21 p.m.
Congrats - looks nice Post contains no message text (views: 15)
sfnewguy -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:08 a.m.
Thank you! It feels nice! Except for the tight strap, as old_skool noticed.. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off! Post contains no message text (views: 11)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:20 p.m.
Still a nice watch to be sure. Thumbs Up for this Watch I hope that is was at least assembled in the Italian Alps. Wink Post contains no message text (views: 15)
Chris L -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 1:59 a.m.
Good point! Many don't realize that Switzerland and Italy adjoin. Bet Reto please read! has a story or two 'bout that! Laughing out loud! Post contains no message text (views: 15)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:39 a.m.
In the recent past quite a few Swiss brands >>> (views: 20)
Reto -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 4:33 a.m.

have been picked up by Italian investors. Like Minerva for example. Milan being the industrial and financial center of Italy located in the North, has attracted many wealthy entrepreneurs. Milan is also the fashion and design capital of Southern Europe and that is why quite a few brands have sprung up there.

Best regards

Reto
Can you think of any Old Time Italian manufactures? Officine Panerai ? And..? Post contains no message text (views: 12)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:17 p.m.
Thumbs Up for this Watch It looks pretty good to me, DUDE!...In fact, I like it better than the one you were "supposed" to get. Smiley Post contains no message text (views: 15)
Jakub Ostrowski -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 1:49 a.m.
Thank you! Jakub! Hope it's not Sour Grapes, but now I'm thinkin' I like it better, too. Uncluttered dial, spare as possible... Post contains no message text (views: 11)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:16 p.m.
It is right nice Ricky, but (like you I'm sure) I really wanted to see the six eater > (views: 21)
greg honeycutt -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 1:42 a.m.
I was waiting on your pics before checking with the seller myself. I'm looking and liking the 6 sub dial set up. The "made in Italy" bit,...well...that's a new one anyway.
He says that he can supply the 6498 version "in a few weeks". Fascinatin' look into how Botique Watchmaking works.. >> (views: 30)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 1:57 a.m.

..you may be sure that I'm studying the business model. I fancy I might be able to do the same, when I retire, only I'll offer custom-machined cases. Laughing out loud!

FWIW, I like this watch enough that I am seriously considering ordering the 6-eater version. And Beat assures me that, if ordered in advance, he can supply the ERKEN -style dial.

We'll see... Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off!

-Ricky

Please email me the info about it >> (views: 24)
greg honeycutt -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:01 a.m.
hell, maybe we can score a group rate Laughing out loud! Laughing out loud! I was really looking forward to the six eater.
Will do, Greg! You're thinkin' the same as me, I'll bet. This thing is a killer EBERHARD homage! Laughing out loud! > (views: 32)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:33 a.m.
As much as I admire the Real Deal..
genuine EBERHARD Traversetolo, courtesy of Kelly Rayburn

..this is the closest I'm ever likely to get. Laughing out loud!

FWIW, from the general tone and feel of this guy as I dealt with him, I'm guessin' a group buy is quite possible. Smiley

-Ricky

Yeah, the case and crown are dead on > (views: 27)
greg honeycutt -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 2:52 a.m.
but honestly..a good Unitas, 6 eater for less than $300???....that's an easy call to make. Thumbs Up for this Watch like hens teeth Rick...just like hens teeth.
Re: ..a good Unitas, 6 eater for less than $300???..just like hens teeth. Post contains Picture(s) >>>> (views: 27)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 12:12 p.m.
'tis me frugal Scots nature!

If I've got an idea the deals are there, I'll hold on to me wallet 'til I find 'em! Laughing out loud! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off! Laughing out loud!

-Ricky

Mail me! dispatched, Greg. Good luck! Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 15)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 3:10 a.m.
Thank you kind sir. Time for me to hit the bed >> (views: 16)
greg honeycutt -- Sunday, 30 March 2008, at 3:12 a.m.
but, I'll have me some thinking to do while I fall asleep. Thanks again Ricky. Thumbs Up for this Watch

Un di base nessun orologio di assurdità - Fatto in Italia.

Posted By: Ricky Lee
Date: Saturday, 24 January 2009, at 5:27 p.m.

Messin' around with the camera this mornin', and came up with this..

Time World Unitas 6497

Click HERE for larger photo or HERE for supersized photo


Had no lume shot of the Time World Unitas 6497 until now.

-Ricky

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Un di base nessun orologio di assurdità - Fatto in Italia. Post contains Picture(s) s! Post contains Link (views: 51)
Ricky Lee -- January 24, 2009 05:27PM
nice! feels like the crack of dawn. (n/t) (views: 4)
sittinduk -- January 24, 2009 06:26PM
Thank you! Ironic you should say that, as the photo was indeed taken just about that time. Smiley (n/t) (views: 3)
Ricky Lee -- January 24, 2009 06:57PM
Looks good, Ricky! Bravissimo! Thumbs Up for this Watch (n/t) (views: 5)
MCV -- January 24, 2009 05:46PM
Grazie! Amo questo orologio. I am in love! (n/t) (views: 3)
Ricky Lee -- January 24, 2009 07:00PM
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