The serial numbe Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000C (4 Screw Frame 4.7:1 Ratio?). 5000C De Luxe #10735.currently highest known as ofJanuary 2014. $18 for tear down, inspection, cleaning, relubrication. Simonowns #1, #3, #7 and #10. Transition is now in full swing. So far, all that have been found are assembled with a standard capacity spool. The serial on foot is 677782. Side plates made for casting models in the 1970's have a distinct design that sets them apart from reproductions made in the 1980's and beyond. As a young boy, my father frequently took me fishing. Gte's first fishing reel was the Abu Record, produced in 1941. Ambassadeur 6500(), 1979: Ambassader 6500C 8 Ambassadeur 6500C11, 1981: Len Brogstrom Incentive ABU, 25, 1988: Inventive ABU Garica Aritmos (), 1994: Aritmos ABU Garcia Proventus (), 1995: Proventus ABU Garcia Pure Fishing. Abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 parts series#000, 6000, 7000 reel series carriage screw lock. Chrome latch "Ambassadeur OF Sweden" in script, no crest, (very rare), ca. Abu Ambassadeur No. 2. It's unclear at this time why ABU continued the practice of no serial numbers until 1964 when the first lot number was applied. We get asked this one all the time.what do the numbers on my Ambassadeur reel seat mean? By You'll need a large box of these and I recommend the 375 count size. 5000B..Introduced in 1964, this reel is commonly known to collectors as the 5000 with a clicker. Abu Garcia will have no other obligation and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. my childern are all readt fighting over it. As anglers wanted faster retrieving reels, ABU responded by introducing models with high speed gears. 1951: This is the biggest highlight of ABUs History. I have gained a lot over the years, from the knowledge to the wonderful friendsI have made in the course of my collection; this is invaluable to me. I do not know the history behind this decision but I suspect it had to do with cost. The original gear ratio was 3.6:1. Pictured below, is a rare version of Record Ambassadeur 5000A. 1966: Ambassadeur 5000C reels were introduced. This is caused by buffing compound residue left undetected during the cleaning process just prior to anodizing. It can be found with subtle differences in parts such as straight cut star drag and bullet shaped counter weight. The same mark is found on the brake plate's bridge which is the metal piece that straddles over the free-spool dis-engage button. After World War II, the company made an ice-fishing reel called the Pimpelthey were cheap at the time but are scarce, rare, and expensive for collectors today. 1959? This is a used Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Vantage VXL 5000C baitcasting reel. 2015 is a transitional year so the "7" hook font can be found on some of his items. Notice how the letters are jammed together and the "4" in 4500 is open at the top. Wish you well in your collection and Tight Lines Always. The combination of parts I list by number should be assembled to the reel. The 1750, 1750A, 2600 and 2650 were the free spool models of seven total for this series of reels. They are usually found on boxes in the form of an ink stamp, stenciled white sticker or pin holes punched through the cardboard. #500275 was shipped from the factory on July 05, 1965. Some of ABU's toolingmethods and part designs used in the 1980's and beyondare different from those manufacturedbefore 1980. Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6000C Reel Black Vintage Sweden Footprint Serial #721100. I've tried to find it on the internet but it is very confusing. I have an ambassadeur 5000D. Having met this criteria, it would be considered one of the toughest reels to ever obtain. Free shipping for many products! In February 1976, version number "01" was added and remained this way throughout its production life ending in early 1977. Male knurling (left) and female knurling (right). Use plenty of Armor-All and Q-tips to rub it in thoroughly. This is the modelmost people generally refer to as ". Wow, it was a thing of beauty, and it was mineall mine! Serial numbers were never assigned to the 6000 model. At the end of the year, ABU acquired its American distributor, the Garcia Corporation. When I first viewed the reel I sat up in my chair and took note. Production of the 1500C IAR and 2500C IAR continued into the Pure Fishing era until late 2003 before Pure Fishing took a 3 years break. Those delivered to Garcia for the American market were always assembled with chrome plated star drag and small twin knob handle. It was only available for the 1962 season and dropped from the line after that making it one of the hardest reels to collect. This is a right hand reel. 0232 stands for #232 and G stands for Garcia where item was shipped. Ambassadeur 5500 (Brown) , 1976: ABUs Wallenberg Groups Incentive AB Ambassadeur 5600C 6500 (), 1977: ABUAmbassadeur 1500C, 4500, 4500C, 5500 (),5500D, 65006600C ABU5600CDL, a 24K , 1978: Lennart Borgstrom ABUs ABU Garcia Corporation. Not shown clearly, the1st. Pictured inprogressionwithearliest first, I have foundfour side plate versions known to exist for the 2000 model. Search Clear. The website owner makes no representation to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. It has been brought to my attention that some collectors have side plate concerns after reading the paragraph above. The black synthetic leather cases came in three styles. Those stamped "oil" twice, were manufactured in 1965 and 1966 only. 1934: Carl-August Borgstrom passed on and the leadership of ABU was passed to his son, Gote Brogstrom. The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 baitcasting reel has been deemed by many as the best baitcasting reel ever made. Yes, 3 screw and 1968 sounds right based on the other items it was purchased with. This break in the C enlarged until a new stamp was used in the later production of the Record Ambassadeur. I suggest you spot test first before using this product. Frames are easily cleaned with Acetone and Q-tips just like all other parts. They are unique to a particular time period which I will not elaborate on further for fear of educating those who wish to deceive. 1941: ABU presented her first series of Casting Reels to the Swedish Wholesalers, the RECORD 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 and 1800. by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:07 am, Post It has been noted by collectors as being more scarce than the coveted 5000 De Luxe which was introduced as the first presentation model in 1962. The earliest Record 5000 model was engraved MOD SG and is located on the lower left side plate. To find a complete package with the reel's matching serial on the box as this one does is exceedingly rare and would indeed command a high value. One can only speculate as to why ABUused revisionnumber "01"months earlier but did notact on it. Those were first used in 1965 and foot numbers had already taken place by mid 1964. Rust was a problem so Abu developed these low budget reels for that purpose. Would like help in dating an Ambassadeur 5000, New to forum, so not sure how to post pics yet, but will start with description, Pillar screws with slightly rounded heads. The mystery continues and I encourage anyone who has a 5000 De Luxe with serial number #11 through #231 to please contact me or Simon Shimomura so that we cancreate a file on these extremelyillusive serial numbers that have been missing for 51 years! 1921: AB Urfabriken (ABU) was established by Carl-August Borgstrom, producing telephone control clocks and taximeters. 5000 HOW TO DATE CODE by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:07 pm Can anyone tell me how to date these reels. The handle and star draghave now changed to the more traditional style seen on this model but the handle nut with oil port is still in use. 1945: RECORD 2100 and 2200 was introduced. Ambassadeur 4000D and 5000D , * Ambassadeur 5500C ()1979, 1974: Gote Borgstrom 5ABU Arjon. The four brushes in the middle are rifle bore brushes of different calibers. Picture 1 of 20 . . This is when I contacted Simon with my information and pictures. There were only 500 made andreleased in two batches. The brown 5500 manufactured in late 1975 and early 1976 was packaged in the last case shown. Her Fine Engineering Design was an engineering marvel, setting the stage for modern casting reel design. Around this era , two other Ambassadeur 5000 reels , namely the B (still red, but with Clicker) and C (black with ball bearings rather than bushes) models 1. The conversion to 3-screw took place in January 1968. In the 1960s and 70s, Galveston, Texas was where my family spent its free time. Virtually all known have beveled rims and either mushroom or screwdriver style takedown screws. This change was another way to curtail cost and was more than likely introduced near the end of production. If your reel has #2, 3, 5, 7, 10..it should fall between 1962 and mid~1964. The stand up display card and box top are interesting items. I quickly grabbed Simon's book and checked to see if this reel was listed and as I thought, it was not. I would like to share some cleaning tips with you that I've learned through trial and error over the years. #68562. This chart may or may not make it easier, but it will shed a bit of light on the subject! Started Monday at 05:44 PM, By Ca. Note the early March date of this reel which is well within the year limit. An example might be 080400. If you live in a very low humidity environment such as Arizona, you may have to apply this product sooner. In 1993, Olympic merged with Mamiya, a manufacturer of photographic equipment; the merged company was rebrand as Mamiya-OP. 1926: AB Urfabriken presents its first Taximeter under the name Record. 5001C lot numbers can be read using the second and third type code respectively. One will often hear the terms 3-screw and 4-screw in reference to the Ambassadeur reels. Site customizations by DavidIQ. While many were retained and sold, others were returned and many of these later found their ways into online platform in the later years. Simon's plate manufactured 'during' 2015 ~ 2017 do not have "7" hook font. This may be the earliest 1st. The love for their Rich History and Fine Engineering Design got me into this collection. Smallest (earliest) Serial Number on Ambassadeur 5000 model: As I have previously stated in my book, I have been chasing the smallest (earliest) serial number for (RECORD) Ambassadeur 5000 model. Common1st series side plateshowing carriage screw nut part #2234. Fortunately for collectors they can still be identified upon close inspection. We don't know the answer to that because it would be impossible to verify. It is their Rich History and Fine Engineering Design that Fascinates! As seen below, both pieces have a sticker added with the letter "B" printed. Some of the design changes are, but not limited to, handles, handle nuts, side plates, take down knobs, star drag wheels, spool tension caps and others. The composition make up of plastic parts in reels made in 1980 or later may be different. THIS IS AN ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR No. You will always use a Q-tip cleaning your parts, so use caution around the edges of your stickers. (Note: The following 3 pictures of the #223 reel are courtesy of Cameron Park Angler Steve Oliver!). Note the poor attempt at gold plating a common 5500C frame with lot number 760903. Actually when first produced, it didn't have a clicker but was sold with a counter balanced handle and large capacity spool. All metal parts can be cleaned easily using the Q-tip. I will like to acknowledge all my friends for their selfless contribution to the details of this website, else it will not be as detailed as I wanted it to be, benefiting our community. Original stickers will have clear, sharp and defined spacing between each letter and the "4" will be closed at the top like the one I typed. If there was a mechanical or parts design change, the version number would reflect that change with "01" "02" and so on. ABU Ambassadeur 5000D Green/Teal Side Plates 750401 $125.00 ABU Ambassadeur 5000 TOUGH 1981 Version with Flat Sides UNUSED IN BOX $275.00 ABU Ambassadeur 5001C Left Hand Twisted Knob RARE Model 721200 in Case $165.00 ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 6000C Excellent! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe low serial number at the best online prices at eBay! Also in the same year, ABU introduced the Ambassadeur 2000, 2500 and 2600 series reels. This too changed and the more common 2050 handle (part #5179) with its oblong shaped hole was used. This is the brown version of the 6500 bushing model, or so one might think? Abu ambassadeur 5000c black serial number By A 5000C, 1 year ago on Other Reels 941 What year was this reel made? Black handle paddles can be brought back to full luster by using Armor-All. One exception to this rule would be that 5000 De Luxe and 5000C De Luxe did not reflect this change right away. Ambassadeur 500 (90-0 2).pdf . by Jerry J in OK Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:53 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Absolution style by Premium phpBB Styles The 2500 was a direct drive model along with the 2000 and 2050. The reproduction also has a different texture on the paddle. . Gold plating is missing in several areas youshouldn't see duringnormal use or handling. I shifted from the Japan Domestic Model (JDM) Tackle of the late 1990s to the Classic Abu Ambassaduers; which is the main focus of my humble collection today. Virtually all bait casting reels today use similar technology. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for LOT abu ambassadeur 5000, 6000, 6000c, Garcia at the best online prices at eBay! ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value. The box bottom has the matching serial number to the reel. 1971: ABU changed its Serial Numbering System to Production Lot Numbering System. From about mid 1964 on, lot numbers that dated the reel were applied for the first time. Reading the numbers from left to rightThe first two numbers of "08" are for the month of (August)..The third digit will always be a "0" indicating the number "6" for the 1960s decade. Here are two examples of the differences you may encounter with over lapping parts. The reel itself was not engraved "B" until 1975. This was a great moment for me. Brake plates for original brown 6500 are silver. Production was 1961 and introduction was 1962. All ABU frames purchased through these outlets came blank without numbers. Later, the handle armwas lengthened a bit and machining of the counterweight was no longer needed. ABU saw this as an opportunity to cut cost by using the same left side plate for both models. 1977: ABU Museum was established. Refer to 5000C Historical Notations for more information on this model. Amajor changewas takingplace in very late 1967 and it could nothave been seen more clearly than with the 6000 model. "ABU" engraving is well left of the spool cap. ABU may have already manufactured somewhere around 50,000 reels beforehand, as the lowest serial number ever found is #50047. Pictured is an "ABU" Ambassadeur 6000 without a foot number or clicker. There will be 6 digits on the reel foot. The gray arbor/black flanged spool pictured below seems to be connected with 5000 models having a serial number right around the 100000 mark. The following details are comprehensive, but not exclusively limited. $165.00 #100702 dates this reel to October 1967. Pre-1980 ABU production items do not have "7" hook font. In all my years of collecting I've yet to come across this version, however, I have seen this model with all the features I mentioned but it had beveled rim. There are other examples of specific change within certain model groups but this should give the collector an idea of ABU's versatility when it came to part usage. The composition make-up of these plastic parts will not break down in Acetone. If your reel has #2, 4, 6, 8, 10..it should have a lot number. I gave him some of my confirmed serial numbers as well. ABUFirst()70, , ABU, 1880: Henning Hammarlund Svangsta, 1887: Halda Watchmaking Company (A.B.Halda Fabriker) Henning Hammarlund. View showing display card and box top with "B" sticker added. Don't confuse dummy numbers with the earliest "lot number" arrangement. The serial numbers on these reels started with #1. 1958? 6000 has grooved rim side plates with newer style take down knobs which is more common to beveled rims. 5000D, NUMBER ON FOOT 750401 A.B. After our conversation, he sent the reel to me for inspection and cleaning. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/abu-garcia-5000-ambassadeur-parts-c- . According to Simon Shimomura's studies, it became apparent that a large capacity spool was needed. Using an eye dropper, apply Armor-All onto the paddle and rub it in with a Q-tip. Courtesy of Dan Parker. MyTackleBox.AbuAmbassadeur@gmail.com, 6. until eleven years later in 1975. Serial numbers were first placed on these reels in 1956, I am not positive yet I believe your reel was made in the late 60's. Taking your hand off the paddle allows the drag system to take over as the handle rotated backwards. The left plate is Simon Shimomura's. This example may be one of the very last one's mfg 'd in this style as its lot number indicates it was made in November 1981. Web Author: Fred Ribb It came in a beautiful stand-up display box similar to those for the 5000. This AMB. While spool and star drag color arrangements listed below are the ones most often seen with respect to the category they fall under, there may be variations not listed. This one has the partially rounded screw tops Ok, flat head screws were no longer in use after 1961 or so. Another example might be 120501. 1994: Aritmos sold ABU Garcia to Proventus (again another Swedish conglomerate). Many handle styles used during the classic years which ended in 1979, were reproduced in later years. Take a close look at the brake plates color and you'll see it's black. 1. As of February 2020, there are onlyforty units known by me to exist. As many will know, the Record Ambassadeur 5000 was designed by ke Murvall, starting in the late 1940s. To my knowledge, no one has ever stepped forward with confirmation of a 5000 De Luxe carrying a serial number larger than #10 but smaller than #232. Chuck. MyTackleBox.AbuAmbassadeur is a personal website created for the benefit of the community. #499705 was more than likely manufactured sometime in June 1965. The spool is gray arbor/red flange with red anodized star drag. These tips are for Ambassadeur reels made from 1952~1979. It had the wrong style handle, wrong type pillar screws for that years model, and so on. Original ABU stamping dies from this periodare used for most of his production makinghis side plates almost identical to ABU. MyTackleBox.AbuAmbassadeur, 2. One may be surprised at just how good Grandpa's old reel will look when it has been properly cleaned. 1973: ABU produced the Ambassadeur 4000. Now that ithas surfaced, where are the other 221 items? Each individual item would have to carry its own identifying mark so as not to count it twice. abu garcia ambassadeur 4500 C in very nice condition. (12) December (05) 1965 (01) revisions. The information given hear has been practiced on every reel in my collection and includes the expensive presentation models which are plated in 24KT gold. The last picture shows Roman Numeral mark XIII. If so, why were these serial numbers not recorded in ABU's register? This stunning 5000C De Luxe is owned by Billy Taylor and is unequaled in both beauty and Ambassadeur history. Each case came with correct paperwork for the reel packaged, a spare parts tube, oil bottle and wrench. This is when Pure Fishing assumed the control of distribution for ABU Tackle in Japan. Lot number #760201, With production starting in mid 1966, the 5000C was made into the early 1980's with straight cut side plates before palming cup took over. The price had dropped to $40, still ruinous to a young wallet but within reach of scrimping and saving. 1880: Henning Hammarlund a successful inventor, scientist and author visits Svangsta looking for a good location for his future watch factory. The 6000 model was never stamped with serial numbers but is seen with all three lot number date codes. ABU (), 1949: Ake Murvall , 1951: ABUABUHM KONUNGENS HOVLEV, ABUABU, 1952: Record Ambassadeur 5000 MOD SGDrag, 1954: Ambassadeur AFTMA, 1955: ABUABU 444 Record Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A, and 6000 models Ambassadeur , *ABU1955195645000A, 1956: Garcia ABU Abu-matic, , 1962: Ambassadeur De Luxe was ABUAmbassadeur 2000, 2500 2600, 1964: ABU Ambassadeur 3000 reel. Ambassadeur ABUAmbassadeur 2050 26505000B, 1965: Cardinal ABUAmbassadeur 5000X 1750, 1967: ABU 4 3- , 1969: ABU Haldex Halmstad 5,000 Ambassadeur 6000C reels , 1971: ABU , 1972: Ambassadeur 5500C and 6500C ABUSmoothDimples, 1973: Ambassadeur 4000. In my opinion, we now know the date of the frame change from 4-screw to 3-screw occurred for all models in January 1968. Currently, I'm only 94 reels apart. This reel is made in Sweden. Many of the parts inside this example are for Record models. With the Ambassadeur 1500C ceasing her production in March 1979, the Ambassadeur 2500C resumed her production, with smaller quantity only for special orders; to Europe till 1982 and Japan till 1985 respectively. I have a ambassadeur 5000c the number on the foot is 760604. its black and ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value. In 1954, RECORD Ambassadeur 5000 (no SG marking) made its debut in the United States. I've shown a picture of the plastic parts you'll find in your classic reel (1952-1979) that can safely be cleaned in Acetone. As of 2/17/17 I'm 387 units apart from where 5000C serial numbers were discontinued and lot numbers took over. 5000De Luxe was neverdelivered with a counter-balance handle (#9219),only the small twin knob type.(#5179DL). Below is a brief history on how ABU started. 5000 De Luxe started with serial number one (1). Fishing. Only by stripping line from the spool, can one see which type spool is installed. Every part on this reel is what one would expect to see assembled to a Record model. I've seen one other 6000 like this and my friend, noted historian Mr. John Cox of England, knows of one other as well. Again, flat head pillar screws are correct but the spool tension cap does not reflect an oil port. Although never engraved with "A", 5000A is listed for the first time in Garcia's 1957 catalog. VINTAGE ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000- 5000D SPOOL ASSEMBLY MINT. It comes with a 562g weight and 4.1:1 gear ratio, which means it can handle a range of aquatic fishing applications. The only way to give you an exact date of manufacture would be to check the reel foot number with the shipping records from the factory. The Ambassadeur 1500C and 2500C described inthis section refers to Small Ambassadeur reels produced from 1975 to 1985 (forSmall Ambassadeurs produced after 1985, please refer to the Small ABU Ambassadeur Section). Serial numbers are five digit and range from 6xxxx to 7xxxx. GENUINE ABU GARCIA REEL PARTS Item(s) Description: 1 New Abu Garcia- Ambassadeur 4000. you read and agreed to the, ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value, Abu ambassadeur 5000c black serial number. 3 SCREW MODEL. The design of Small Ambassadeur was enduring. The collector will find some reels that didn't reflect that change immediately. , ABU frames and other parts could be purchased through ABU Warranty Service Centers scattered across the country. 1 SG Sfariska Glidlager. Lot #097200 September/1972. Olympic was a tackle manufacturer and Japan agent for many reputable brands like Fin-Nor, Heddon and Luhr-Jensen from 1989 to 1993. The non-ABU 5000 is quite scarce. 1972 saw major changes with the introduction of beveled rims and dimpled reel foot. #499705 was most likely manufactured/shipped in June 1965, well within the first 2 years of production where 5000B is not assembled with the click button. Original/Reproductions: Plates, Decals, Handles, etc. This example was made in1968. 5001C was produced into the 1980s. The fourth digit in this example "4" is the actual year of that decade, 1964. Hard films will wash right off and chrome frames will look new again. Soon after the beginning of 1958, "ABU" is now engraved above "Ambassadeur" on all 5000 models. Started 15 hours ago, By Tom is an avid collector, book authorand expert on Heddon plastics with an emphasis on River Runt Spook models. Look for Simon's unique 7 font on all his plates. If the paddle is excessively dry you made need to apply more but once it holds its original black color you shouldn't ever have to do this again. 2020: Lennart Borgstrom passed on in July this year. The date is located at the bottom right hand corner of the first page and it will precede the year found on the magazines spine. Look closely and you can see apiece of the friction washer potruding between thehandle and star drag. I've been recording serial numbers on different models for quite some time now and this was the lowest number I had ever seen for 5000C De Luxe. In the example below, the handle in the foreground is original for reels made in the 1970s. The last two digits in a lot numberidentify the current number ofmechanicalor design changes made to any given model. Handle style is correct and handle nut has the oil port. The following information was given to me by Simon Shimomura but should not be considered as all-inclusive. In late 1980's, 2500C IAR, 2600C IAR and possibly other models, are known to have both "7" font versions. Interesting Facts: The original stamp used for the initial production of Record Ambassadeur MOD SG had some flaws; a break at the C horizontally beside the 2nd Horizontal Stroke of the E of the RECORD Logo). I won't get into the 1970s models since your reel is earlier than that. prize or commemorative reel or something. About two years later a clicker was added. Another example of specific change was the 5000D. Marketed in Europe in 1952-53, it was not sold in the United States. W hilst not technically badged as an original Ambassadeur, I will always see the Morrum family. One will usually find at least a small spot or two (if not a sizeable area) where anodizing appears to be rubbed off or incomplete. #811104. Between Simon and I, we hope to accomplish this through discovery of new serial numbers. Serialized models are commonly seen with spools having gray arbor/red flanges with red star drag. L & L Home Solutions | Insulation Des Moines Iowa Uncategorized abu garcia ambassadeur serial number lookup The ambassadeur 5000 was first made in green, red and black colors, by 1957 it was decided that red would be the color of the reel. This is also the first Ambassadeur Reel produced with Ball Bearings. Questions & Answers Page A. Hotspots. This confirms both box and reel were assembled together at the factory in 1965. Look at the 1st 2 numbers on your reel foot,and that will tell you what year it was made. I will attempt to clarify some of the mystery surrounding the Ambassadeur 6000 without foot numbers. #760903 had three design changes and is now the fourth version. I was intrigued by the reel because the handle nut was the second style round top with oil port and this was thought to never be offered on the 5000C De Luxe. Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Round 6500 Reel - Left Hand. All graphics and information in this website belongs to the Propriety Rights of this website owner and any usage should be taken with the permission from him. They were made for the 5000 model. Reproduction handles are easily overlooked unless you know what to look for. That's the day I knew if I wanted to collect them, I had to learn about them. Many of them also have Roman Numeral marks etched into the brake plate's bridge, inside both side plates and the frame. Abu 5000 Reel with serial #223 UNKNOWN 5000C DE LUXE 4-SCREW DISCOVERY This is a very rare 5000C De Luxe 4-screw model. series handle for the 2000 (part #2240) had a small rectangular hole cut to fit the drive gear's shaft (part #1710B.) ABU Garcia became a distributor responsible for the exclusive sales and marketing thrust in United States. Additionally, the Ambassadeur 5500 (Brown) was also introduced. Those stamped "oil" twice, were manufactured in 1965 and 1966, A reproduction part is best described as anABU manufactured part made afterthe classic era ended which is generally accepted as 1979. Abu Garcia Foot Numbers/Serial Numbers. 1920: Halda Watchmaking Company was liquidated and Carl-August Borgstrom continued to make watches with the machinery and parts purchased from the company. Normally a parts design change would have prompted the version number to change but this didn't happen until January of 1973. 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