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Marking: "PORSCHE"

Marking Note for 8/9 Wrench, some had "CHROM - VANADIUM" instead of "PORSCHE" and "No. 400" on the opposite side

Wrenches: 8/9, 11/12, 10/14, 17/19

Numbers: all in circle

Decal: no decal

Finish: Light Goldish color (this is updated as of 9/2024, after seeing 8 sets personally, I can vouch that these are indeed not silver)

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The above photo shows all variations of Original 1962 Wrenches. Click on the photo to zoom into the details.

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Photo courtesy of Tony Aprille

NOTE on Originals vs. Reproductions:

"Brocker" Wrenches by Robert Brocker from Amsterdam were thinner, shorter, lighter, and had a smoother finish than the originals

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i.e. Measuring the thickness of 19mm Head end;

     on originals: 7mm thick

     on the Brocker reproductions: 6mm thick.

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Two versions of the 8/9 Wrench are known to Exist,

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One says "PORSCHE" on one side and nothing on the other

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The other says "CHROM - VANADIUM" on one side and has a "VW Walter" marking and "No 400"

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