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The Unitas C-1 as it is called at this point an eta clone much like the 2824 and sw200 is being marketed and offered through Fricker at this time in their German made watches and right now is rumored to be German/Swiss made.....now not to confuse anyone the name Unitas is not owned by eta as is the 6497 and 6498 ...2 movements which we are all fond of and we continue to call the Unitas 6497 and 6498 respectfuly but in the eta catologue they are listed as eta 6497 and eta 6498.ETA does not own the name Unitas.
The Unitas C-1 will be a mechanical automatic with rotor and apparenlty early reports to the owner and producer of this movement point to Rick Marei of Doxa and possibly a family member of the once owned Unitas brand....but so far only Ricks name is being mentioned as the producer/owner of this new movement along with Fricker as the only one offering this movment in upcoming watches.Both parties have a long history in watchmaking and a great reputation imho.
There is as always some speculation as to it's original origin...meaning is it truly Swiss Made or does it contain Asian parts and only being Swiss/German assembled...again this is speculation and I invite anyone closer to this movement and information to expound and clarify as to it's origin and availaiblilty.
I look forward to hearing more about the Unitas C-1 and personally seeing one in the near future but until then or if anyone with hardcore facts comes forward all we can do is debate, discuss and speculate on the forthcoming Unitas C-1 which right now some watch vendors are calling it the "German Unitas"
