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Cozmopak
·I’ve tried researching this independently but I’m coming up short. I know the technical differences (18 jewels in the 1861 vs 17 jewels; rhodium plated in the 1861). But why did they make these alterations?
Cal 861 vs 1861
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerGood question. The single jewel that was added replaced one of two bushings in the coupling yoke. If this was a concern for wear in the bushing, then they would have replaced both bushings with jewels, but only the visible bushing was replaced with a jewel. In all the hundreds of Speedmasters I've serviced, I've never had to replace a worn parts in this area...
I can only conclude it's marketing.
Cheers, Al
I can only conclude it's marketing.
Cheers, Al
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joe band
·it can't be NEW and IMPROVED if there aren't any changes...
btw: OP, nice frog
btw: OP, nice frog
