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197X Antares Compact 33 Serial # A-59015 197X Antares Compact 33 typewriter, Serial # A-59015 Dimitris Nikou's 197X Antares Compact 33 typewriter. 2026-07-31 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Dimitris Nikou: 197X Antares Compact 33 Serial # A-59015 Antares Compact 33, made in Italy - the first of this model added to the TWDB. Featuring Greek keyboard, it is the same machine as the Compact 23, but with some extra character keys including the presence of No1 on the same key with Q.

I found the machine at the local flea market, very dirty but functional, so I decided to get it, mostly out of curiosity. Unfortunately, I can't be sure about the date of manufacture, as we don't have much information on the Antares models, but its body design puts it clearly on the Olivetti era of the company.

As one would expect from an Antares, it works pretty well, the typing action is easy but snappy and noisy, with the mechanics feeling fragile and cheap. It can be perfect as an entry-level machine or for someone that will not use a typewriter that much.

197X Antares Compact 33 #A-59015

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Hunter: Dimitris Nikou (dimnikou)
Created: 07-31-2026 at 02:29AM
Last Edit: 07-31-2026 at 02:54AM

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Antares Compact 33, made in Italy - the first of this model added to the TWDB. Featuring Greek keyboard, it is the same machine as the Compact 23, but with some extra character keys including the presence of No1 on the same key with Q.

I found the machine at the local flea market, very dirty but functional, so I decided to get it, mostly out of curiosity. Unfortunately, I can't be sure about the date of manufacture, as we don't have much information on the Antares models, but its body design puts it clearly on the Olivetti era of the company.

As one would expect from an Antares, it works pretty well, the typing action is easy but snappy and noisy, with the mechanics feeling fragile and cheap. It can be perfect as an entry-level machine or for someone that will not use a typewriter that much.

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