FEF 430

Basic Information

NameFEF 430
ManufacturerFabrique d'Ébauches de Fleurier
Launch Year1950
Caliber FamilyDescription
430, 434: 18000 A/h
6650: 21600 A/h

Related calibers
FEF 430, FEF 434, FEF 6650
Is COSC certifiedNo
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz
Lift angle
52 degrees

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions5.5 ‴ x 7 ‴
Dimensions12.15 mm x 15.9 mm
Height3.5 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 12.15 x 15.5mm
Stem height (T): 1.7mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.5mm
Power Reserve47 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels17
Lift Angle52 degrees

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRectangle
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.00 x 0.55mm
Hand Count2
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: differences not known between 430, 434
Other data: balance staff: U2478/U3124 balance with/without screws stem: W3347 mainspring / battery: 1.50 x 6.0 x 0.065mm balance staff ronda: 4441 (5) balance staff ronda: 4917 (5) balance staff ronda: 4749 (5) balance staff ronda: 5158 (5) stem ronda: 1315 (5 x 7)
Signatureca. 1950: Swiss, 17 Jewels - VJ

Compatible Parts

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Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:32:26 PM
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