The Olympia Cremina costs more than many high-tech automated machines, yet it lacks a pump and a computer. Does Swiss craftsmanship justify a 3,700 Euro price tag for a 50-year-old design? While the 2023 model offers masterful welding and improved safety, the core extraction remains identical to its vintage ancestors, raising the question of whether a used model is the smarter investment for the manual espresso purist.