An example of a rare Ambassadeur 2500C produced in Sep 1984, the last classic Ambassdeur 2500C ever produced in limited quantity for her Japan customers; EBISU. This was also the only model created with a Copper-Plate.Sep 1984, Nil Revision: A fine example of the last classic Ambassdeur 2500C ever produced.It was also interesting to note that all the Ebisu Ambassadeur 2500C produced in 1984 had her last foot number of 0 replaced with an inverted Q.The last Classic Ambassadeur 2500C schematic printed and was never changed even though parts like her Sideplate do.
An example of a rare Ambassadeur 2500C produced in Sep 1984, the last classic Ambassdeur 2500C ever produced in limited quantity for her Japan customers; EBISU. This was also the only model created with a Copper-Plate.An interesting High Speed Decal sighted on this special Ebisu Ambassadeur 2500C which marks the end of the Classic Small Ambassadeur era.Sep 1984, Nil Revision: A fine example of the last classic Ambassdeur 2500C ever produced. It was also interesting to note that all the Ebisu Ambassadeur 2500C produced in 1984 had her last foot number of 0 replaced with an inverted Q.The last Classic Ambassadeur 2500C schematic printed and was never changed even though parts like her Sideplate do.
An example of a rare Ambassadeur 2500C produced in Sep 1984, the last classic Ambassdeur 2500C ever produced in limited quantity for her Japan customers; EBISU. This was also the only model created with a Copper-Plate.An interesting High Speed Decal sighted on this special Ebisu Ambassadeur 2500C which marks the end of the Classic Small Ambassadeur era.Sep 1984, Nil Revision: A fine example of the last classic Ambassdeur 2500C ever produced. It was also interesting to note that all the Ebisu Ambassadeur 2500C produced in 1984 had her last foot number of 0 replaced with an inverted Q. The last Classic Ambassadeur 2500C schematic printed and was never changed even though parts like her Sideplate do.
This is the first time an Ambassadeur reel was marketed entirely for the Japan market under the rights of Olympic.
Termed as a replica under the ABU Japan Catalog, these Small Ambassadeurs only seen minor change; mainly on the exterior.A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.A Handle which only exist for a short period of time.A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era. Produced in 1989: The first of a new era.
This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.
An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.A 1989 Ambassadeur 1500C schematic diagram sighted with an error to her handle; #4524 was used exclusively for classic Ambassadeurs. This Counter Balance Handle with round knob was never given a Part Number.
This was the first time an Ambassadeur reel was marketed entirely for the Japan market under the rights of Olympic.
Termed as a replica under the ABU Japan Catalog, these Small Ambassadeurs only seen minor change; mainly on the exterior.A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.A Handle which only exist for a short period of time.A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.Produced in 1989: The first of a new era.
This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.
An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.A 1989 Ambassadeur 2500C schematic diagram sighted with an error to her handle; #4524 was used exclusively for classic Ambassadeurs. This Counter Balance Handle with round knob was never given a Part Number.A 1989 Ambassadeur 2500C schematic diagram sighted with an error to her handle; #4524 was used exclusively for classic Ambassadeurs. This Counter Balance Handle with round knob was never given a Part Number. Additionally, the Part Number for Direct Shaft Bearing was also changed from #7080 to #19361 and #3904 washer was also removed from this schematic diagram. No on knows for sure why were there 2 schematic diagrams printed for the same reel and also if these 2 reels do exist like what the schematic diagram indicated.
A rare example of an officially termed “Black Special” model. A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.Produced in 1990:
This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.
An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.While the same part number #8722 was used on the Counter Balance Handle for these Black Special Ambassadeur 2500C, this handle was not the same as that used on Ambassadeur 5000C, 5001C and 6000C in the classic years.
A rare example of an officially termed “Black Special” model.A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.Produced in 1990:
This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.
An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.While the same part number #8722 was used on the Counter Balance Handle for these Black Special Ambassadeur 2500C, this handle was not the same as that used on Ambassadeur 5000C, 5001C and 6000C in the classic years.
A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket sighted with a 9-Line Guide Carriage which was only used for models produced in 1991.A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket. As her name implies, this model was create for the purpose of performance (C: Bearings, S: Sports, Rocket). This was also the first time when ABU ordered the high-precision “Rocket Bearings” from German manufacturer GRW and lubricated them with the renowned Rocket Oil for the purpose of this built. These improvements made were noticeable and was a big hit amongst ABU users, hence brand new examples were hard to come by. A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.Produced in 1991While the same part number #10212 was used for the Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket, those produced in 1991 came with a 9-Line Guide Carriage whereas those produced in 1993 came with a 17-Line Guide Carriage.
A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket sighted with a 17-Line Guide Carriage which was only used for models produced in 1993.A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket. As her name implies, this model was create for the purpose of performance (C: Bearings, S: Sports, Rocket). This was also the first time when ABU ordered the high-precision “Rocket Bearings” from German manufacturer GRW and lubricated them with the renowned Rocket Oil for the purpose of this built. These improvements made were noticeable and was a big hit amongst ABU users, hence brand new examples were hard to come by.A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.Produced in 1993While the same part number #10212 was used for the Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket, those produced in 1991 came with a 9-Line Guide Carriage whereas those produced in 1993 came with a 17-Line Guide Carriage.
For the first time, A Blue Small Ambassadeur was borne. Though produced in 1997, this beauty was only marketed in early 1999 through the official Mamiya Catalogs. With the small number of Blue Small Ambassadeurs produced, these beauties are considered rare.Mamiya pushing beyond the conventional design in replacing the anti-reverse dog with the renowned Instant Anti-Reverse (IAR) Bearing made by German Manufacturer INA.Compared to her colored ‘CI’ cousins, these Small Ambassadeurs were more sort after as all the previous problems associated with the CI models were overcame within the last year or so.Produced in 1997.
