Waterman 100 Year Sterling Silver

[hsianloon]

A few weeks ago, I made a post here (https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/267085-silver-fountain-pen-recommendations/), that I was looking for a sterling silver fountain pen.

And yes, I have finally found one.

I present to you, the Waterman 100 year Sterling Silver , serial number #02676. I was informed it was a limited run, but not how many were made. It was initially very dull when I first picked it up, which was a part of the reason why I bought it, as I had no interest in the new pens which are plated with other materials that prevents the silver from ever tarnishing/patina developing etc. Hence, I eventually gave up the Montblanc 146 Barleycorn Solitaire for this

 

 

The grip section, belonged to a different series of Waterman 100 year Sterling Silvers as well, evidenced by the stamp to show its 925 credentials. The seller was honest enough to mention this before selling the pen, as its clearly noted that the body/ grip section has a different serial number. The original matching section would have been of a similar pattern with the body/cap. As it was my first time seeing the pen, the impression was that the pen looked it should from the start.

 

This model was made in France, unfortunately my camera isnt good enough to show macro shots of the 'France' words on the gold trimmings and nib section.

 

It uses a Waterman Ideal nib, medium, perfect for daily writing, though I would have preferred a broad as I do with most of my better pens. I would not bore you with my samples, but suffice to say its a very smooth writer.

 

 

Looking at the rear end, youd think it was a piston filler, but it is actually a cartridge filler. I know most people would expect, ah a silver pen, might have cost you a fair bit, would expect something more, but I've gotten used to cartridge fillers, and ink capacity is an issue which no longer troubles me. What it does, is allow the cap to be posted securely.

 

Most of the pens is centered around back half of the pen actually, which actually makes posting it quite heavy and may throw off the balance for some people, but I've found no issue with it to date,. This is likely something that is very user dependant, I would like it, but some may prefer the balance to be more centered or towards the nib.

 

 

 

No measuring tools at hand, but here are some comparisons capped and uncapped vs a Pelikan Souveran M600, and a 20 cent Malaysian coin ( this is roughly the same size as a 2 Euro coin )

 

Overall, I'm extremely satisfied, the feeling you get when you look at the pen that makes you go, "'Ah, that's the one !'' I'd like to hear your thoughts or if you know any further information about this pen, or places selling nib sections ! Would love a broad, or even double broad

Edited June 5, 2014 by hsianloon

[George.A]

Congratulations for your purchase and thank you for the update !

[hsianloon]

Thank you George. What's the watch you are sporting with the Hemmingway there ?

[breaker]

nice review and pics!

thanks!

[Montblanc owner and lover]

Very nice. I don't know the pen so not sure about it but i don't think the original nib section was stripped as the cap it would have been uncomfortable so it was probably just plain like that.

[h.farmawi]

very nice a pretty big pen makes the M600 looks tiny

[George.A]

It's a Guinand, a watch made by mr. Helmuth Sinn himself . You can see a larger pic here . It's really nice because it's only 38.5 mm wide so it wears very comfortable - at least this is what my girlfriend told me, as she took the watch away from me after I bought it. She is wearing it ever since....

[user01]

This is a nice pen. But as far as I know it is not a "hundred Year pen". The model is called MAN 100 (Please contact me when you ever see a Sterling silver "Waterman hundred Year Pen"! That would be a gorgeous find)

 

There are two versions of the MAN 100. One has black ends and a black grip section. And there is the version You own: Sterling silver all over, including the grip section. Your pen is very nice, having this "custom" grip section.

I have had the plan to buy such a pen a while ago. But these are quite heavy. For me it is more comfortable to write with a light pen.

[hsianloon]

  On 6/7/2014 at 7:05 AM, Montblanc owner and lover said:

Very nice. I don't know the pen so not sure about it but i don't think the original nib section was stripped as the cap it would have been uncomfortable so it was probably just plain like that.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/81201-waterman-man-100-sterling-silver/ A post on this site of how it should look like. Apparently there's a gold version too !

http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Waterman/WatermanSpecimen.htm

 

  On 6/7/2014 at 9:34 AM, h.farmawi said:

very nice a pretty big pen makes the M600 looks tiny

It's roughly 1.5cm taller than a Montblanc 146. Weighs a lot more compared to the MB 146 Solitaire Sterling

 

  On 6/7/2014 at 10:01 AM, George.A said:

It's a Guinand, a watch made by mr. Helmuth Sinn himself . You can see a larger pic here . It's really nice because it's only 38.5 mm wide so it wears very comfortable - at least this is what my girlfriend told me, as she took the watch away from me after I bought it. She is wearing it ever since....

Wow, nice one. At least she gave you the photo moment Looking at an Omega Aqua Terra or a Nomos Datum myself...

[hsianloon]

http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Waterman/WatermanEtoile.htm

 

I think this is where my nib section come from

[georges zaslavsky]

it was one of the best pens ever made by waterman it is still better than the exception or the edson in terms of nibs

[Mr. Pink]

I was so tempted to buy one new many years ago. Wish I had. But I bought a Man 100 in black and love it.

[da vinci]

A fine example of a sterling silver pen. I far prefer the Godrun pattern to the barleycorn.

[subbucal]

Very beautiful pen...thanks for showing it to us..

[Mr. Pink]

I seem to recall that they were about $500.00 USD when they were new. If a new one cost that now, I'd get two.

[Anne-Sophie]

Very beautiful indeed! Thank you for sharing!

[HandLikeAFist]

Handsome pen. I do love my all-sterling Montegrappa Reminiscence, but you Waterman gives it a run for the money. Big, silver pens… sigh.