Portuguese Automatics and the 42 jewel mystery...

Very interesting, it seems that my 5001 >>>

...is the second version of the movement.

The 51010 and 44 Jewels are both clearly visible!!!

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Thanks MF :-))

Great info Michael, thanks a lot! nt

Thanks for the info MF

IThank for the update and great info (nt)

Thanks very much..

I was very curious too about this and now the mystery is solved.

Thanks again,

Cinq (who has a 51010 in his 5001)

Thanks Michael. Always interesting to know. (nt)

Great to see the detailed movement history

Thanks IWC and MF.

Cheers from the cellar

Portuguese Automatics and the 42 jewel mystery...

great info. I just bought a Portuguese automatic with 42 jewels

Portuguese Automatics and the 42 jewel mystery...

Hi MF,
Do you know if these most recent 2007 developments in these movements have affected other models in the Portuguese line? Specifically, i am considering purchasing either a 5021 or 5022 Perpetual Calendar and am wondering if there's any difference between a PPC produced in late 2006 vs. late 2007 or beyond.
Thanks!
Dave