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Olympia SG1 / SG3

Olympia SG1

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Olympia SG1 / SG3

1949–79 · West Germany · Standard · 15 kg

Desk anchor
The keystroke
Effortfirm
Smoothnesssmooth
Snapsoft
Precisiontight
Landingcushioned
Volumehushed

What people say

has owned and re-owned the SG1; calls it among the finest standards ever built

Joe Van Cleave

the SG1 is part of his personal collection

— Tom Hanks

Used by

Tom Hanks documented favorite; SG1 in personal collection (ongoing)

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Manuals & repair

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Specifications

Manufacturer
Olympia
Origin
West Germany
Years
1949–1979
Form
Standard
Mass
15 kg
Shift
basket
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