| Re: Please help me identify the "name" of my Curvex [message #5072 is a reply to message #5066] |
Thu, 12 February 2015 22:21   |
mikey
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Registered: May 2013
Location: Paris, Ontario
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I knew that Cary would pick this one off fairly easily... 
Cary's explanation about the date differencing is correct & we've discussed that here a few times. While the style# (498) was first introduced in '42, the Wadsworth case had its own dating of when it was actually produced during this period so the correct answer for this watch would be 1952.
As for the 440, you may find that trying to source a good running 440 will cost the same as having this one cleaned/overhauled. It you want to keep it original then i would have this movement serviced rather than fitting one of the other movements Mike B mentioned. You can probably find a little more information over at Mike B's excellent site 'gruenwristwatches.com'
Still here....
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