Man 100 Opera Or Harlequin

[RMN]

Nice one Force.

 

Alas in the last nib-pic the tip is half hidden.

 

The cart is a Lamy.

 

 

Could you just put some varnish on the tarnished ring?

 

D.ick

[Left FPN]

Nice one Force.

 

Alas in the last nib-pic the tip is half hidden.

 

The cart is a Lamy.

 

 

Could you just put some varnish on the tarnished ring?

 

D.ick

I am taking new pics with both pens together and will include the nibs. The working side of the broad is nice and clean.

 

I can buy a complete new grip for £70 from someone on tinternet and it would still be good value. I have also put a Wanted in the Classifieds....in case I can pick one up cheaper.

 

Thanks for cart info.

Edited April 10, 2014 by Force

[Left FPN]

Harli Twin....possibly just 1cc. I have a new ring section on the way from another FPN member which will tidy up the latest purchase.

 

 

Edited April 12, 2014 by Force

[rvthof]

Never noticed it before, but my Opera has a serial number of 39152

[Left FPN]

After a couple of days soaking in water, a good constant pull and waggle popped the nib and feed out then the block insert unscrewed with ease.

 

Prior to the disaasembly it was cleaned in my ultrasonic bath where very little ink emitted.

 

I would have expected to see more, clogged, ink in the vanes but there is none. Maybe it has had very little use or been cleaned at some time.

 

I await now the new block.

 

 

For those wishing to know, this is where the converter sits.

 

Edited April 13, 2014 by Force

[kulindi]

I have had another closer look at my Opera and definitely cannot see any serial number between the gold bands on the cap...Is it possible that not every pen carried a serial number...???

[Left FPN]

I have had this on my Watch list for 10 days and it has just finished at £59 delivered.

 

 

Very little description to go on, it could be a 100 or 200. No questions & answers displayed.

 

I asked a few Q's where the seller said used twice then boxed....oh he/she also said smooth black gloss finish on barrel and cap.....oh and fins on black plastic thingy under nib.

 

Ahhhh defintely a Man 100 then, possibly mint, boxed.

 

That's £11 less than this Phileas....It's a #@*%$£ odd world. See peps are getting distracted.....GREAT.

Edited April 13, 2014 by Force

[Left FPN]

The Eagles Head and Pen stamps.

 

Just messing with D90 and 105/2.8 while waiting for visitors today.

 

Edited April 14, 2014 by Force

[RMN]

You make some great photographs Force, one of your many qualities I sort of envy you (in a friendly way..)

 

 

D.ick

[Left FPN]

You make some great photographs Force, one of your many qualities I sort of envy you (in a friendly way..)

 

 

D.ick

Thanks D.ick but I have to say it's 90% Nikon and a 950 Coolpix camera thats 15 years old.

[Left FPN]

I have had this on my Watch list for 10 days and it has just finished at £59 delivered.

 

 

Very little description to go on, it could be a 100 or 200. No questions & answers displayed.

 

I asked a few Q's where the seller said used twice then boxed....oh he/she also said smooth black gloss finish on barrel and cap.....oh and fins on black plastic thingy under nib.

 

Ahhhh defintely a Man 100 then, possibly mint, boxed.

 

That's £11 less than this Phileas....It's a #@*%$£ odd world. See peps are getting distracted.....GREAT.

Not mint though VG but yet another with ring corrosion. The box is a mess. Not sure why 2 booklets.

Edited April 16, 2014 by Force

[Left FPN]

I now have a dilemma,

 

Which nib to go with which pen should I consider selling.

 

Is a Harlequin more desirable with a Medium or a Broad. It arrived with the Broad (looks good) but the Gloss pen I have just purchased has a nice Medium.

 

 

[kulindi]

I have had another closer look at my Opera and definitely cannot see any serial number between the gold bands on the cap...Is it possible that not every pen carried a serial number...???

 

Have had a closer look at my opera under magnification and YES....it does have a number. It is 34229. I purchased the pen new in 1991.

[GTOZack]

i never liked watermans until i saw this harlequin Oh my god.

[pajaro]

Force takes such beautiful pictures. They are a real inducement to experience Waterman. When I think of all those years when I only looked at Waterman pens in a Fahrney's catalog, I realize I should have tried one back in the day, before I got too old to appreciate using one day to day. This harlequin is so beautiful, and Force's pics bring the beauty of it to you.

[scribe75]

Just seeing this thread. My Arlequin is # 3565, though one of my Operas is # 23926. Interesting that they made so many more of the Operas than Arlequins. Both great pens!