100th Anniversary editions

[JCC123]

2 hours ago, admmarcos said:

The third photo of the 149 Ebay listing, for me, is showing only the guarantee booklet, mixing pictures from the past and today's editions of the anniversary. Probably a relationship showing the inspiration of these anniversary models. My interpretation.

 

2 hours ago, Lam1 said:

That was also my interpretation!

 

You could be correct. I thought that they might have remade the originals. What I dislike about these new models are the prodigious use of metal. I don't like my everyday writing instruments to be gaudy. Also, Montblanc has a bad reputation of not plating any of theirs correctly leading it to rub off. They will also tarnish over time making them look horrible. Better if they just stick to their resin which won't deteriorate like these metal finishes.

[marlinspike]

15 minutes ago, JCC123 said:

Also, Montblanc has a bad reputation of not plating any of theirs correctly leading it to rub off. They will also tarnish over time making them look horrible. Better if they just stick to their resin which won't deteriorate like these metal finishes.

Really? I've never had an issue with any platinum or gold plating? I've even successfully polished scratches out of their plating without rubbing through.

[JCC123]

39 minutes ago, marlinspike said:

Really? I've never had an issue with any platinum or gold plating? I've even successfully polished scratches out of their plating without rubbing through.

You can run a search for 'plating' on this Montblanc forum to see...Myself, I've experienced red gold flaking off on my 90th Anniversary.

[marlinspike]

6 minutes ago, JCC123 said:

You can run a search for 'plating' on this Montblanc forum to see...Myself, I've experienced red gold flaking off on my 90th Anniversary.

Is it only certain years? They presently use 15 micron PVD for gold plating, which is hard to mess up.

[admmarcos]

22 hours ago, marlinspike said:

While I'm pretty anti Montblanc at this point for a variety of reasons, I could maybe see getting that green one if they do it in the Le Grand or 149 size as well.

Although I liked more the green color, I agree with you. It seems to me that the blue color of the 149 cap is different from the 146 as I can see in the pictures. We need to see in person. My decision is to wait for new models along the year.

[admmarcos]

20 hours ago, JCC123 said:

 

 

You could be correct. I thought that they might have remade the originals. What I dislike about these new models are the prodigious use of metal. I don't like my everyday writing instruments to be gaudy. Also, Montblanc has a bad reputation of not plating any of theirs correctly leading it to rub off. They will also tarnish over time making them look horrible. Better if they just stick to their resin which won't deteriorate like these metal finishes.

Nice point of view. It would be fantastic if they could make a 'revival' of the early models like replicas! Too many interesting models to be relaunched. 

[eidola]

A missed opportunity, I think.

 

Very similar styling to Aurora 88 / Ipsilons... but with Montblanc pricing. Apart from the cap engraving, what's 'origin' about them?

 

I will not be reaching for my wallet if this is the 100 Collection.

[elton7033]

Looking forward if they make a skeleton 149 like 75th and 90th anv same design in other precious metal like platinum would be nice.

[helloMB]

On 3/6/2024 at 4:13 AM, elton7033 said:

Looking forward if they make a skeleton 149 like 75th and 90th anv same design in other precious metal like platinum would be nice.

 

How about getting something in sterling silver, thats what I'm waiting on. 

[stric75]

Some “interesting” stuff here but quite underwhelming (if not even hideous) for a 100th anniversary, except the price, of course. I’m keeping my fingers crossed they will show us something more elegant and tastefully restrained later in the year. But, from me, so far: thanks, but no thanks. 

[roadrunner320]

There is one on eBay - questionable, hence confirms the design decisions.....

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256430379289?itmmeta=01HRERJQRWN9R7QBWQB7C99ZC7&hash=item3bb4711119:g:vacAAOSwPO9l4aBg&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwD98zJJ5Q31%2Bf8VtaSH%2FQbbaI9NG6l9uIW%2FGYZ33NPSpecrtPFUzwiflehnUper%2FW0liW%2FZI1%2BQPqd%2BJ4RSekVhJoZZjEKK0oyeXcSnb6fte3o78S9ddeYLyzGol2Ub3rLRN8YtqPRjNbwxSNfiUMFoZuIypwlHp0yZEEL0kAqFdVyKQjeU2ey8lIA0IUyu2NBwak5U1DAM%2BqqP3oz%2BQNVRnV%2Fin9WySKqshi1GtiR33LaLMXSzDjfnmGul36WNfXw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-L8ytjDYw

[kazoolaw]

Sorry if I missed it:  have the eBay pens appeared on an official MB site?

[Toll]

2 hours ago, kazoolaw said:

Sorry if I missed it:  have the eBay pens appeared on an official MB site?

Not yet — I was told by a MB Sales Associate a few weeks ago that the official release in the U.S. would be in April. So, perhaps we can expect images via the MB website in the next few weeks.  

[Toll]

6 hours ago, roadrunner320 said:

There is one on eBay - questionable, hence confirms the design decisions.....

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256430379289?itmmeta=01HRERJQRWN9R7QBWQB7C99ZC7&hash=item3bb4711119:g:vacAAOSwPO9l4aBg&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwD98zJJ5Q31%2Bf8VtaSH%2FQbbaI9NG6l9uIW%2FGYZ33NPSpecrtPFUzwiflehnUper%2FW0liW%2FZI1%2BQPqd%2BJ4RSekVhJoZZjEKK0oyeXcSnb6fte3o78S9ddeYLyzGol2Ub3rLRN8YtqPRjNbwxSNfiUMFoZuIypwlHp0yZEEL0kAqFdVyKQjeU2ey8lIA0IUyu2NBwak5U1DAM%2BqqP3oz%2BQNVRnV%2Fin9WySKqshi1GtiR33LaLMXSzDjfnmGul36WNfXw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-L8ytjDYw

If you look at the photos via this link, it appears there is a MB booklet at the bottom of at least one of the images with photos, perhaps, of pens forthcoming in the series. If so, some of them look very interesting to me. 

[admmarcos]

1 hour ago, Toll said:

If you look at the photos via this link, it appears there is a MB booklet at the bottom of at least one of the images with photos, perhaps, of pens forthcoming in the series. If so, some of them look very interesting to me. 

Those images probably are more a reference of ancient models only, mixed with current anniversary models.

[Toll]

34 minutes ago, admmarcos said:

Those images probably are more a reference of ancient models only, mixed with current anniversary models.

You are probably right — overly optimistic on my part! 

[inkstainedruth]

On 2/27/2024 at 10:06 PM, Lam1 said:

I must say that I'm extremely happy with the models so far (if that is indeed what they'll release). 

It means I'm keeping my money without any doubt.

I'm with you there....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Lam1]

5 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

I'm with you there....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Yeah, well, that was before the photos of the 149 appeared...

Given that the 149 is my favorite MB, I might have to sell a kidney or something to get that one 😁.

[elton7033]

On 3/9/2024 at 6:06 AM, helloMB said:

 

How about getting something in sterling silver, thats what I'm waiting on. 

a sterling silver skeleton 149 will be awesome, hope it's not limited to 100 pcs 

[JCC123]

I want a striated/swirled/marbled all-resin model. No bling...