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Re: 5012
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Dave,

Some 5100 movements were modified to have only two-sub-dials (e.g. Silverstone) while some variants of the 5012 were modified for three. Can only guess that cost was the main driver, as the 5012 beats slower than the 5100.

Some more info here:

http://www.calibre11.com/heuer-lemania-part-one/
http://www.calibre11.com/heuer-lemania-part-two/

David

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