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Tange 303 Vs Tange 320 Headset

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monkian:
OK here's the story: Almost 2 years ago I (along with a few others on here) bought what was advertised as an NOS Tange 320 Headset. Since then this has been sitting in a box along with the rest of the bits and pieces I've been collecting. Noticing the prices increase over time, along with the fact that I'm skint, I decided to put mine up for sale (today). As always, I try to research the items I put up for sale but as I was doing this I stumbled across this potentially disappointing piece of information.

Tange 303 (left) Vs Tange 320 (right):
The last shot is a complete 303 set.







Checking this info against mine, it looks like I've bought maybe part of a 320 but also part of a relabeled 303. I have the O-Ring on the bottom piece (bearings also look OK) but no octagon or O-Ring on the Crown / Nut. I questioned the issue with the missing O-Ring at the time but was reassured by the seller that only the bottom race was sealed. Looking closer at the box it came in, it has a reflective 320 sticker on which, when I peeled it back, revealed '303'. Anyway knowing this I've now pulled the sale.

If you've got one, it might be worth checking what you've got.  :(

monkian:


Did Tange relabel 303 boxes?

monkian:
If anyone has any supportive / conflicting information on this subject. It'd be useful to hear it :daumenhoch:

monkian:
Here's a pic of mine. Can you tell anything from the decals?

HUTCHMAN:
Glen,is the 320 sealed mech on your(now dont take this the wrong way) ...box printed on as opposed to a decal? just another spanner in the works.

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