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.
