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Recently purchased a Curta Type1

 
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charlieau



Joined: 18 Jan 2017
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Location: Hong Kong

PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:27 am    Post subject: Recently purchased a Curta Type1 Reply with quote

Hi,

I recently purchased a Curta Type 1 on ebay.
I noticed that it was previously owned by someone else, and the reset ring was broken.

When I placed this order, I knew that the ring has been fixed, and the Curta is in better condition(the outside look). When I bought, the Curta ended up higher price than previous trade, and that is understandable from my prospective.

However, I have one question. How can I tell if the replaced ring is metal or plastic? I assume the seller should have replaced it with metal.

Thank you.
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ricky



Joined: 17 Jan 2017
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Location: Devon, UK

PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Before you figure out whether yours in metal or plastic, check your serial number to see what it should be first: earlier Type 1s were metal, and later Type 1s were plastic.

You can do that here: http://www.curtamania.com/curta/code/type_and_age_of_your_curta.php
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charlieau



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Ricky.

Checked the serial number , it should be metal

But how to tell from the outside look?
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charlieau



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

received my Curta 1.
Checked, the clearing ring should be metal. Laughing
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