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Re: Yes, I've heard the same
In Response To: Yes, I've heard the same ()

Are you saying that 2894.50.91 had the 3303 Caliber, but 2894.52.91 has the lower quality 3301 Caliber? So, in addition to the removal of America's Cup from the face, the Caliber is of a lower quality?

If so, this would make the 2894.50.91 the more desirable of the two. Do you know if the 2894.50.91 has been discontinued? The jeweler who ordered the watch said they ordered 2894.50.91 from Omega and received 2894.52.91 from them instead.

Thanks for the info.

Phil

: But it's not the only difference. For some
: reason, 2594.52.00/2894.52.91 also have
: Caliber 3301 rather than 3303. It was my
: hope that this was to correct any bugs in
: the design or production process, so I
: contacted Omega about the difference. I
: received a response the other day, and it
: meshes with what I had been told before.

: 3300 - Does Not Exist. It is a number that was
: used in the development phase of the
: movement.

: 3301 - Automatic, Date, COSC, Standard
: Finishing/Decor
: 3303 - Automatic, Date, COSC, Luxury
: Finishing/Decor

: ______________________________________________

: March 24, 2004

: Dear Omega,

: Can you please tell me what the difference
: between Caliber 3303 and 3301 is? I've
: noticed that some new models get Caliber
: 3301, such as the Broad Arrow Racing
: Chronograph Ref. 3552.59.00 and the
: Seamaster Chronograph Ref. 2594.52.00. I
: would like to know why the change.

: Thank you for your assistance.

: Keith Downing

:
: ________________________________________________

: March 30, 2004

: Dear Mr Downing,

: We thank you for your e-mail and for your
: interest shown in our brand.

: Calibres 3303 and 3301 are technically
: identical (same functions). The difference
: is that calibre 3303 is a more exclusive
: version, meaning that the finishing of the
: bridges and main plate of calibre 3303 are
: aesthetically more luxury (circle graining,
: wave finishing) than calibre 3301.

: We hope to have been helpful to you and remain,
: with kind regards,

: OMEGA Ltd
: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
: Customer Service
:
: _________________________________________________

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