MIWA AB2551 Locks (Sega knock offs?)

[frosty]

Picked up a set of 5 MIWA locks - have got AB2551 stamped on both the lock and key

On the surface, they look identical to Sega 5375/5380 locks/keys - are the keys for these 2 brands interchangeable if I wanted to pick up a spare key?

Can find nothing whatsoever online about AB2551, unfortunately

 

[nem]

No, the Sega keys aren't compatible with this Miwa lock.

I have similar Miwa locks on some of my coin box doors.

 

[frosty]

No, the Sega keys aren't compatible with this Miwa lock.

I have similar Miwa locks on some of my coin box doors.

Thanks, had hoped otherwise, but figured that would be the case - had planned to put these on my Astro control panel, but may need to pick up alternatives for those two locks if I can’t source another Miwa key

 

[idahoarcade]

I have an old mid 80's Sega cabinet. The lower coin door is missing the original Miwa Lock. (because a previous owner probably drilled it out to get the loot)
If you (or anyone else) has a Miwa lock (or more than one) like this, I would like to buy them.

Also, my other two Miwa locks. Upper coin door and back door, are missing the keys.
I am going to try to pick them with a lock pick with a powerful, very tiny magnet glued to it. I saw a guy do this successfully on youtube.
Has anyone had good success sending a miwa magnetic lock in to a locksmith or Miwa to have keys made for them?

 

[NFGx]

Miwa is a large, well known maker of locks in Japan. I would be surprised if they weren't the OEM for Sega's magnetic locks. My NAC back in the 90s came with both Sega and Miwa locks installed.

I have seen someone selling 3D printed repro keys not too long ago, FWIW.