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edwardianpug OP t1_iwyssc1 wrote

It's an Olympia Cremina 67.... first made in 1967.... the serial number shows that this one was produced in '76

The slightly yellowish marks on the mechanism are where the chrome has worn away and you can see the brass underneath.

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Naunauyoh t1_iwyxrxc wrote

Nice! How much difference do you see/taste with a La Pavoni?

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bahpcb t1_iwzri55 wrote

I have a La Pavoni, and it`s quite a journey I can say. Definitely not a starter friendly machine :D
At least that was my experience. You have one too?

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Naunauyoh t1_iwzy5hs wrote

It's definitely a cool journey. But yeah, got one second hand. It's a f*cking tank and I love it.

Daily driver for daily cortado, and still trying to learn how to do decent latte art. Emphasis on "trying".

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bahpcb t1_ix0p2un wrote

Haha, ja a tank it is, and I love it. Yesterday I had to make four espressos for some guests. It was a mess :DUnfortunately after almost a year I'm not able to pull a proper shot.Since I only drink cartado too I don't care to much :D
Edit: And dont get me started on latte art xD

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edwardianpug OP t1_iwyy6oy wrote

Never tried a La Pavoni. I think with good coffee, lever machines are probably similar in terms of results.

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