Second Simplex 543

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03-11-12 | 08:00 PM

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Second Simplex 543

The second one polished up really well.

I have to figure out why the NIB model had a plastic pulley and this one has bearings and metal smooth pullies. Anyone have any Ideas why?

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03-11-12 | 09:01 PM

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to give the Japanese collectors something to ponder?

03-11-12 | 09:09 PM

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found out why. I think the plastic pullies were introduced in 1957 for better performance.

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