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When the first SwissCard has been release ?

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When the first SwissCard has been release ?
on: December 16, 2008, 10:15:50 AM
I was wonder when the first version of the SwissCard has been release.
I read the article on SOSAK about the SwissCard (it is great by the way) and it says
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Initially introduced in 1997
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Later on I check my SwissCard box and it says:
Code: [Select]
Victorinox 1996
Registered, IR Model
Pat. pend

So I was wonder why it says 1996 on the box ?

Btw anyone have SwissCard Quattro Ruby he like to sell/trade ? (prefer one with no advertisement on it).
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #1 on: December 16, 2008, 10:55:33 AM
Any reason you're after a Quattro rather than a Lite?  Just curious :)

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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #2 on: December 16, 2008, 01:32:32 PM
Any reason you're after a Quattro rather than a Lite?  Just curious :)

Neil

It is the one I am missing in Ruby :)
I got:
2xClassic (the one with the protractor and the new one with out the protractor) in Ruby
1xLite in Ruby.
So now I need ruby Quattro.
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #3 on: December 16, 2008, 02:29:08 PM
Fair enough.  I can't help though, sorry  :-\

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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #4 on: December 16, 2008, 06:04:11 PM
Any reason you're after a Quattro rather than a Lite?  Just curious :)

Neil

It is the one I am missing in Ruby :)
I got:
2xClassic (the one with the protractor and the new one with out the protractor) in Ruby
1xLite in Ruby.
So now I need ruby Quattro.

I have one for sale but its missing the scissors.
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #5 on: December 16, 2008, 06:13:56 PM
Any reason you're after a Quattro rather than a Lite?  Just curious :)

Neil

It is the one I am missing in Ruby :)
I got:
2xClassic (the one with the protractor and the new one with out the protractor) in Ruby
1xLite in Ruby.
So now I need ruby Quattro.

I have one for sale but its missing the scissors.
:think: The swisscard quattro don't got scissors...

(I took the picture from here: http://www.wa-shop.de/de/artikel/110/CA207858.html - if I find another 74 people who want one we can buy stock :D )
« Last Edit: December 16, 2008, 06:18:01 PM by ninjaz »
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #6 on: December 16, 2008, 06:34:59 PM
The SwissCards first appeared in 1997, which means that they were in production in '96... or at least the packaging would have been, which would explain the date discrepancy.

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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #7 on: December 17, 2008, 02:03:39 AM
Any reason you're after a Quattro rather than a Lite?  Just curious :)

Neil

It is the one I am missing in Ruby :)
I got:
2xClassic (the one with the protractor and the new one with out the protractor) in Ruby
1xLite in Ruby.
So now I need ruby Quattro.

I have one for sale but its missing the scissors.
:think: The swisscard quattro don't got scissors...
(Image removed from quote.)
(I took the picture from here: http://www.wa-shop.de/de/artikel/110/CA207858.html - if I find another 74 people who want one we can buy stock :D )

I've never seen one of those before.
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #8 on: December 17, 2008, 02:06:41 AM
I bought a Swisscard in around about 1998 on a British Airways flight. I distinctly remember the duty free in-flight catalogue said "Exclusive to British Airways". What a fib that turned out to be  :-\
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #9 on: December 17, 2008, 02:54:03 AM
Leave the dents as they are- let your belongings show their scars as proudly as you do yours.


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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #10 on: December 17, 2008, 05:55:08 AM
I heard a rumor that the pen in the Swiss card is made by Fisher the maker of the space pen. Does anyone know if its true?
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #11 on: December 17, 2008, 09:15:00 AM
I heard a rumor that the pen in the Swiss card is made by Fisher the maker of the space pen. Does anyone know if its true?
I believe it is yes :)
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #12 on: December 17, 2008, 05:45:49 PM
Is it the same pen as in the Plus models? If so, it is awesome.  :multi:

Thinking about ordering a stock of these from Tim.
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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #13 on: December 18, 2008, 05:53:50 PM
Swisscards are what I am giving away as Secret Santa gifts this year.  Everyone I have showed one to, has to have one, which usually means I give them mine and go buy one.  You never know they may need that tool 5 mins later and not have it.


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Re: When the first SwissCard has been release ?
Reply #14 on: December 18, 2008, 07:19:42 PM
Next year I'm giving my sister one of the Pink ones that Cabelas carries.
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