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9% by 12% lig.
22.1 by 28.70 mm
.870 by 1.130 in.
the TIMEX Model 40 Movement
The Timex Model 40 is an 9% x 12% ligne electric watch movement. The
power to drive the movement is supplied by a miniature energy cell. Power
from the energy cell drives the balance. The balance drives the time train
which, in turn, rotates the hands.
The energy cell is guaranteed for 12 months and replacement cells are avail-
able from your local Timex dealer, repair station or the Timex Material Sales
Division. It is important to use only genuine Timex Energy Cells, Type A . Other
types, although they look the same, may not deliver the necessary voltage or
life and, in addition, may leak, seri ously damaging the movement.
The hands are set in the normal method-that is, pulling out and rot ating
the crown. The Model 40 incorporates a device which stops the movement when
the crown is in the set position . In this position, the flow of current from the
energy cell is interrupted and the energy cell is not being discharged.
The Timex electric has an hourly beat of 21,600. The large balance has a
temperature compensated hairspring and the rate can be adjusted in the usual
way by moving the regulator. The Timex electric can be checked in all positions
on a normal watch rate recorder.
The Timex electric can be dismantled and repaired with conventional tools. There
is no need for special knowledge of electricity or electronics, or any need for
complicated electrical measuring or inspection devices, new tools or microscopes.
For checking the battery voltage, a high ohm volt meter (about 20,000 ohms
per volt), which is now in use in most repair stations, is sufficient.
Since watch contains permanent magnets, no attempt should be made to
demagnetize the watch.
40.1
the TIME X model 40 movement (exp!oded view)
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4020/1
740
! 5 4020/1 721
4080
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~ 227 ~ 210
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100 PLATE ASS'Y.
\ "' 11 0 TRAIN WHEEL BRIDGE ASSV:
6fJ 121/1
145
BALANCE BRIDGE ASS'Y.
DIAL REST
~ 200/2 FRICTION PINION
498 : 200/3 FRICTION SPRING
·,,: 9433 206 CENTER WHEEL ASS'Y.
1~ THIRD WHEEL ASS'Y.
210
495/ 3 227 SECONDS WHEEL ASS'Y.
255 HOUR WHEEL ASS'Y.
260 MINUTE WHEEL ASS'Y.
401/1 SETTING STEM WITH CROWN
495 / 3 STEM BRACKET
:~ 100 498 FRICTION WASHER
498/1 HOUR WHEEL WASHER
721 BALANCE ASS'Y.
740 HAIRSPRING WEOGE PIN
751 DIAL
850 HOUR HAND
851 MINUTE HAND
852/1 SWEEP SECOND HAND
4020/1 SHUNT BRIDGE
4080 CONTACT SPRING ASS'Y.
4330 INDE X LEVER ASS 'Y.
4360 INDEX WHEE L ASS'Y.
498/1 5121/1 BALANCE BRIDGE SCREW
54020/1 SHUNT BRIDGE SCREW
9433 SET SPRING
850~
' 751
851
852 ( 1 / /
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40.2
Disassembly of Movement {model 40)
CASE K
The first step in removing the move-
ment from the cose is to remove the
cosebock. Insert a knife blade in the
opening notch on the bezel and snap
the caseback off. The locating tab
on the caseback is used for orienta-
tion of the back during re-assembly.
The movement is protected by a
movement" cover having access for
regulation. The energy cell is loose and
CELL may be removed for testing.
Any energy cell with a voltage of
less than 1 .5 volts, or one which is
known to have been in service in
excess of one year, should be re-
placed. Avoid short circuiting of the
cell by metallic connections between
the outer case and the negative pole
as this short circuit could shorten the
OPENING NOTCH life of the cell .
MOVEMENT COYER
The movement cover may now be re-
moved. It is held in place by two
TAB
tabs which seat in a recess in the
bezel.
The movement will stay with the
bezel since it can only be removed
through the cryst<;~l side.
MOVEMENT
40.3
1
Disassembly of Movement Cont d.
Since the only function of the stem
in the Model 40 is to stop the move-
ment and set the hands, the stem
retention has been simplified by com-
bining the stem and setting pinion and
V ., . .,,
providing a navel stem bracket
(495/3).
''
There are no screws or levers holding
the stem. To remove the stem, pull
the stem into set position maintaining
a slight outward pull. Next, place the
points of a heavy set of tweezers into
the space betwen one side of the
stem bracket and the stem . Now,
gently release one side of the stem
bracket from the stem by pushing the
ear of the stem bracket in the di-
rection of the arrow. You will notice
now that the stem will tilt sideways.
While still ma intaining the outward
pull, repeat the process on the other
side of the stem. When both sides of
the stem bracket have thus been re-
leased, the stem will came out com-
pletely.
To replace the stem, firmly press the
stem in place with a slight rotating
motion so that the stem pinion teeth
will mesh with the minute wheel
teeth .
Next, remove the crystal using a
Timex crystal lift, or a conventional
crystal lift. The movement and re-
flector ring can now be removed
through the crystal side of the bezel.
Take note of the movement locating
tabs in the bezel. When reinserting
the movement, be certain that the
movement is' in its proper position
with respect to these locating tabs
otherwise the reflector ring and crystal
40.4 will not seat properly.
'''Refer to page 40. 14 for specific instructions regarding reflector ring
Disassembly of Movement Cont 1d.
The next step in dis-assembly of the
movement is to remove the d ia l and
hands: (a) remove the sweep second
hand. (Minute and hour hands need
not be removed.) (b) straighten the
four tabs on dial and remove the dia l
assembly.
DIAL ASS'Y.
To examine the function of the
movement, replace the stem and place
the movement on a suitable move-
ment ring and clomp the energy cell
in p lace with an energy ce ll retain-
SWEEP SECOND ing spring. (This spring is available
HAND~ upon request from a Timex Material
Soles Division.)
The negative pole of the energy ce ll
must touch the contact spring assem-
RETAINING bly (No. 4080 on exp loded view).
SPRING
The positive pole of the energy cell
is grounded to the movement. Never
cause a metallic connection between
the insulated and uninsuloted ports
of the movement as this short circuit
cou ld shorten the life of the energy
cell .
SPRING
The energy cell should be removed
before proceeding with further dis-
~. assembly of the movement.
MOVEMENT Remove the shunt bridge screw and
(DIAL SIDE) carefully lift the screw end of the
shunt bridge from its post. The op-
posite end of the shunt bridge is held
SHUNT BRIDGE
in p lace by a tab overlapping the
plate. Shifting the screw end of the
SHUNTBRIDGE~
SCREW I
shunt bridge slightly to the left (see
arrow) will unhook this tab.
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This operation should be carefully car-
ried out so as not to disturb the hair-
I
I spri ng or balance. After the shunt
I
I bridge has been removed, the shunt
I
bridge screw should be put bock into
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place and tightened.
40.5
Disassembly of Movement Cont• d.
CONTACT
To observe the action of the contact
spring and balance use the following
procedures:
Rotate the balance slowly from its
rest position with a clean brush. (See
illustration l.) The instant the con-
tact spring touches the contact pin
fixed on the balance, current flows
through the balance drive coil. The
current induces a magnetic field which
opposes the field of the magnet. This
opposition of magnetic fields imparts
on impulse to the balance when the
magnet is in place.
The purpose of the contact jewel is
ILLUSTRATION I to limit the physical contact between
the contact pin and contact spring so
that the flow of electrical energy oc-
curs at a precise position during the
rotation of the balance.
CONTACT SPRING
After the balance returns to its neu-
tral position, the some process is re-
peated in the opposite direction. (See
illustration 2.) Repeat this test sev-
eral times until the drive action is
fully understood. The function of the
remainder of the movement is fully
mechanical.
40.6
ILLUSTRATION 2
Disassembly of Movement Cont'd.
The contact spring must be pointing
exactly to the center of the balance
staff. It should be centered horizon-
tally between the impulse disc and the
balance . The contact spring requires
very careful treatment. Protect it
from scratches and deforming and ·
avoid excessive bending while adjus-
ting. Do not touch the contact area
BALANCE STAFF CENTER
at the end of the spring . Do no rub-
bing, grinding, polishing, etc., in this
area . In short, handle it with the
som e care as is used in handling a
hai rspring.
Th e contact pin, contact jewel and
contact spring must NOT be oiled.
The presence of oi I on these parts
would interrupt the flow of current to
the drive coi I.
The length of the contact spring is
fixed at the factory. No attempt
BALANCE
should be made to adjust this length.
CONTACT
CONTACT
IMPULSE DISC
40.7
Disassembly of Movement Cont'd.
BALANCE BRIDGE
BRIDGE
SCREW
Remove the two balance b r i d g e
screws. Next, remove balance bridge
assembly and the balance.
BALANCE BRIDGE BALANCE (Note: Be certain that the shunt
ASS'Y. bridge screw is in place before re-
moval of the balance bridge other-
wise the train wheel bridge wi ll be
disturbed . )
TRAIN WHEEL
BRIDGE ASS'Y. '7""''"
''
Remove the shunt bridge screw. The
train wheel bridge and dial rest may
MINUTE WHEEL~
ASS'Y.
now be removed.
DIAL REST
40.8
Disassembly of Movement Cont• d.
The action of the gear train is as
BANKING EAR ON PLATE follows:
Figure 1
The impulse pin on the balance, when
moving clockwise, engages with the
fork on the lever and moves the
lever counterclockwise . The pin "D"
on the lever, engages with the index
wheel and moves the index wheel
forward approximately 3f4 of one
tooth. The magnets (A, B and C)
BANKING EAR ON PLATE FIGURE I attract the tips of the index wheel
teeth and move the wheel forward
the remaining lj4 tooth. The magnet
MAGNETC
(Cl also attracts the draw lever on
the index lever and holds the index
lever in place.
Figure 2
If, for any reason, the index wheel is
not positioned correctly by the mag-
nets, pin "E" on the lever turns the
index wheel to its correct position so
that the next engagement of pin "D"
(actuated by a clockwise rotation of
IMPULSE PIN
FIGURE 2 the balance) will advance the index
------------------------~--~ wheel correctly.
Setting friction for the dial t(ain is
provided by a spring connecting the
THIRD WHEEL FRICTION SPRING
friction pinion and the third wheel.
The third wheel and friction pinion
may be separated by lifting the fric-
tion pinion with tweezers.
This will unsnap the friction pinion
from the friction spring.
The friction for the dial frame is
provided by a spring connecting the
friction pinion and the third wheel.
The third wheel and friction pinion
HOUR WHEEL CENTER WHEEL may be separated by lifting the fric-
tion pinion with tweezers.
This will unsnap the friction pinion
from the friction spring.
To reassemble, press the pinion firm-
ly back into place. It is not necessary
to remove the friction spring from the
third wheel. 40.9
Disassembly of Movement Cont'd.
IMPULSE DISC
The balance stop mechanism is purely
mechanical.
In the running position, the tip of the
stem butts ogoinst the stop lever and
keeps the tip of the stop lever awoy
from the balance impulse disc.
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RUNNING POSITION
IMPULSE DISC
In the stop position (when the stem
is pulled out into the set position),
the tip of the stop lever butts against
the impulse disc on the balance, thus
stopping the balance.
STOP POSITION
40.10
Disassembly of Movement Cont'd .
. 010 APPROX.
THICKNESS OF SECONDS WHEEL)
A friction washer is located between
the plate and the seconds wheel. As
shown, the washer is domed slightly.
Check to see that the washer has not
become damaged during disassembly.
Too much friction will cause too great
a drag on the movement. Too little
will cause on erratic · sweep second
hand action .
A tab has been provided on one leg
of the friction washer. This tab fits
into a slot on the plate to prevent the
friction washer from turning.
FRICTION WASHER
40.11
Cleaning and Lubricating The Timex Electric
Cleaning the Model 40 Movement
\
Timex has found, after careful investigation, that the best way to clean the
movement is to disassemble the movement only to the point of removing the
balance bridge and the balance.
The balance should be cleaned sepa rately in a small jar to ovoid damage to
the coil. The coil is composed of ultra-fine copper wire and should not be
handled with tweeers or other sharp inst ruments.
Only standard watch cleaning solutions should be used throughout. Particles
adhering to the magnet con be removed with Scotch tope.
Lubricating the Model 40 Movement
The movement should be re-lubricoted in the normal manner using only hi-
grade watch oils (oils used in factory assembly is Elgin M56 b). The balance
bearings should be filled 112 full before inserting the balance.
Other lubricating points ore:
! - Impulse pin or fork slot
2-lndex lever pivots
3- lndex wheel teeth
4 - AII wheel p ivots
5- The junction of the center wheel pinion and fraction washer
6 -The junction between the minute wheel and dial rest
Apply grease (Hami lton PML type) to the stem where it is held by the stem
brocket.
DO NOT lubricate contact spring or contact pin on the balance.
DO NOT use oil or greases containing silicone .
40.12A
Reassembly of Movement (model 40)
If the movement is token fully aport,
the correct order of train assembly is:
!-Third Wheel''
2-Friction Washer
3-lndex Lever
4-lndex Wheel
5-Seconds Wheel
6- Stem Brocket
7-Stop Lever
8- Contoct Spring
9 -Train Wheel Bridge and
Screw
'' The third wheel and friction pinion
should be replaced in the following
manner: First, place the friction
pinion (pinion side down) on a flat
BALANCE ENDSHAKE
ADJUSTING SCREW
anvil- next place the movement
plate over the friction pinion-fin-
ally snap the third wheel, together
with friction spring, over the post of
the friction pinion. This method will
ovoid damage to the hole in the
movement plate . (See illustration on
Page 40.9).
Balance Endshoke
The balance bridge screw on the 9
o'clock side serves to adjust the bal-
ance endshqke. Tightening this screw
I will reduce the balance endshoke. Use
caution while adjusting the endshoke
to ovo id damage to the points of the
bo lance staff.
Inspect the hairspring to be certain
that it is properly adjusted. As shown,
the hairspring should be in light per-
LIGHT PERMANENT CONTACT
manent contact with the inside edge
of the regulator slot. The hairspring
is held in this position by a tob ex-
tending from the regulator .
When replacing the dial a ssembly,
pre-position the hands to 12 :00 be-
fore inserting the tabs on the dial into
SWEEP SECOND STAFF
the plate. Bend tabs to secure dial.
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Replace the sweep second hand by
driving it just below the end of the
sweep second staff as shown in the
5 diagram. Be certain the sweep hand
is set below the chamfer on the top
of the staff.
40.13
Model 40 8 41 Reflector Rings
The first TIMEX Model 40 ond 41
movements were produced using o
plai,n FLAT Reflector Ring ( Illustra-
tion: No. 1 ) .
TIMEX later changed the Reflector
Ring to a SERRATED style ( lllustra-
~~-·-IZ!il tion No. 2) .
"FLAT"
RING
If the watch being serviced contains
a FLAT Reflector Ring, it should be
replaced with a SERRATED Reflector
ILL. NO.I
Ring (TIMEX part number 930/3) .
BEZEL DIAL PLATE
Beginning in early 1971, TIMEX fur-
ther modified the Reflector Ring to a
thin "CUP" style (Illustration No. 3) .
This style must be used ONLY in con-
junction with the FLANGE type dial.
THE "CUP" REFLECTOR RING
CANNOT BE USED ON A DIAL
HAVING NO FLANGE.
THE SERRATED REFLECTOR
RING CANNOT BE USED ON A
FLANGE TYPE DIAL.
When ordering, please specify which
type is required, i.e., CUP TYPE or
ILL. NO.2 SERRATED TYPE.
RING
40.14
ILL. N0.3
