Movement Caliber 440

440 Caliber
Gruen Caliber 440 Movement
Family: Curvex
Base Movement: 430
Some parts interchangeable with:
430 431 435
Size (lignes):  8 3/4 "' x 9 3/4 "'
Jewels: 17
Year Introduced 1940
Mainspring Size in mm
1.18 x .105 x 247 
Mainspring Interchangeability
430 431 435 440 335
Fingerprint
(Movement Shape and Keyless works parts)
430 movement fingerprint
Page in Repairer's Reference:  226
 
Style Numbers Used Per Year
 
Marking variants

A Series Serial Number
440 Caliber A Series
B Series Serial Number
440 Caliber B Series
C Series Serial Number
440 Caliber C series
Notes

Gruen states that the 440 Curvex uses the same parts as the 430 except for Ratchet Wheel, however that's a gross summary. Closer examination shows these differences

  • The ratchet wheel's text (mechanically they are the same)
  • The pillar plate has differing caliber stamps
  • The pillar plate on the 440 is "curved"
  • The ratchet bridge with the serial number
  • The train bridge has different text and design but mechanically the same