Lecomte's New Watch: A Masterclass in 6497 Movement Modification

Spencer Karrington · 2020-04-21T05:12:12Z

Explore Lecomte's new watch, featuring a highly modified Unitas 6497 movement with off-centered display and visible barrel. See the intricate manufacturing process.

Spencer Karrington introduces a captivating new timepiece from independent watchmaker Lecomte, showcasing a highly modified Unitas 6497 movement. Karrington's post offers an exclusive look into the intricate manufacturing process and the resulting aesthetic transformation, highlighting Lecomte's distinctive approach to horological craftsmanship. This piece provides valuable insight into the world of independent watchmaking and the artistry involved in movement modification.

Here are some pictures of the watch and the manufacturing process. The watch is a highly modified 6497 but you can barely recognize the movement after all of the work done on it. Hope you guys enjoy

Below are texts from his instagram that are translated

Here is my latest creation. Watch with off-centered hour and minute display, small second and apparent barrel on the dial side. Stainless steel and yellow gold dials. Hand-bevelled baguette bridge.

Side Profile

Front face

Back side/movement

Modification of movement 6497, with front of the barrel.

Barrel Design

Manufacturing and lining of the additional board, modification of the plate, barrel pre-assembly put forward and time shift. The barrel with its new tree turns !!

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The watch features an off-centered hour and minute display, a small seconds sub-dial, and a visible barrel on the dial side, distinguishing it from typical 6497 modifications.
The movement, a highly modified Unitas 6497, undergoes extensive work, including a hand-bevelled baguette bridge and significant plate modifications, making it barely recognizable from its base caliber.
The design includes stainless steel and yellow gold dials, with a unique barrel design and an additional board lining, demonstrating Lecomte's attention to detail in both aesthetics and construction.
The thread is discussion-light, with the original author providing most of the detailed information and updates.

The Discussion

radone

Apr 21, 2020

Very nice looking watch that I did not know about [nt]

Spencer Karrington

Apr 23, 2020

I am glad that you liked the watch and I was able to introduce something new to you :) [nt]

sham1

Apr 21, 2020

Thank you for sharing this with us Spencer

How large is the watch and what is its height?

Spencer Karrington

Apr 21, 2020

I only know the width, which is 42, but I am not so sure about the height!

I am getting more information though and will update everyone Glad you liked the post

sham1

Apr 21, 2020

Yes the post was great thank you

but unfortunately 42mm is a bit on the large side for me.

Spencer Karrington

Apr 23, 2020

I know, I have small wrists myself and so that is problematic for me as well :P [nt]

Lecomte's New Watch: A Masterclass in 6497 Movement Modification

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