Jump to content

Help finding Montblanc repair center

mrsa131

By mrsa131
in Montblanc

 Share

Recommended Posts

mrsa131 NOS (New Old Stock)

mrsa131

Posted
Posted

Hope someone out there can help me.

I need to find someone to fix a Montblanc 1266 925 Sterling Silver Fountain Pen .

 

I sold this on Ebay to a gentleman in Italy.

It is authentic. He took it to a Montblanc center in Italy and they said it would take 6 months before he would have it back.

 

Can you help ?

post-6441-1197937945_thumb.jpg

post-6441-1197938120_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 13
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • mrsa131

    7

  • niksch

    2

  • Kalessin

    2

  • waznojake2001

    2

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Posted Images

Kalessin Collectors Item

Kalessin

Posted
Posted

What is broken about it?

 

In my experience, Montblanc often won't work on pre-1980 models, and pre-1960 isn't even considered.

 

The only European Montblanc repair specialist that I've been able to find on the web is at http://www.maxpens.de, the site is mostly in German, but I believe Max also speaks some English because the site also has some English on it. Email reparatur@maxpens.de

 

 

-- Joel -- "I collect expensive and time-consuming hobbies."

 

INK (noun): A villainous compound of tannogallate of iron, gum-arabic and water,

chiefly used to facilitate the infection of idiocy and promote intellectual crime.

(from The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
niksch Donor Pen

niksch

Posted
Posted

You may ask Tom Westerich--PM me if you cannot find his email as he is a partner of Max's on penboard.de--if he knows anyone in the US who could fix this for you. It's worth a shot and could beat sending this wonderful pen all the way to Germany for repair. Sometimes, though, that is the only option.

 

Regards, Eric

 

 

Hard times don't last, but hard people do.

 

Thank a Veteran.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mrsa131 NOS (New Old Stock)

mrsa131

Posted
  • Author
Posted
What is broken about it?

 

In my experience, Montblanc often won't work on pre-1980 models, and pre-1960 isn't even considered.

 

The only European Montblanc repair specialist that I've been able to find on the web is at http://www.maxpens.de, the site is mostly in German, but I believe Max also speaks some English because the site also has some English on it. Email reparatur@maxpens.de

 

Thank you for your reply. I will use this as a last resort. I am hoping to find someone in the USA. Thank you, MrsA

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mrsa131 NOS (New Old Stock)

mrsa131

Posted
  • Author
Posted
You may ask Tom Westerich--PM me if you cannot find his email as he is a partner of Max's on penboard.de--if he knows anyone in the US who could fix this for you. It's worth a shot and could beat sending this wonderful pen all the way to Germany for repair. Sometimes, though, that is the only option.

 

Regards, Eric

Hello Eric,

I am sorry, pen is in Japan.

Here is part of the email from the buyer.

 

When I flashed the pen with cold water, I realized that my fingers were painted blue by the ink.

Therefore, I filled the pen with cold water and leave it in water.

Please see the attached photo.

The ink was leaking from between the body and the ink window.

 

I took the pen to Montblanc Boutique in Tokyo for repair today.

Then, I was told that the pen might has crack under the silver cover or around the ink window.

For fixing it, it’ll take 5 months

 

Hope this description helps.

 

Thank you for your time, MrsA

Link to comment
Share on other sites
niksch Donor Pen

niksch

Posted
Posted

Sounds like a crack in the barrel. Max may be your best bet.

 

 

Hard times don't last, but hard people do.

 

Thank a Veteran.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mrsa131 NOS (New Old Stock)

mrsa131

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Sounds like a crack in the barrel. Max may be your best bet.

 

Thank you so much. If anyone can find someone in the USA, please let me know.

thank you, MrsA

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
waznojake2001 Near Mint

waznojake2001

Posted
Posted (edited)
Hope someone out there can help me.

I need to find someone to fix a Montblanc 1266 925 Sterling Silver Fountain Pen .

 

I sold this on Ebay to a gentleman in Italy.

It is authentic. He took it to a Montblanc center in Italy and they said it would take 6 months before he would have it back.

 

Can you help ?

post-6441-1197937945_thumb.jpg

 

The only authorized Montblanc repair facility in the USA is located in Pennsylvania. Even if you take your Montblanc to an authorized dealer they will send it to this location:

 

Montblanc North Ammerica, LLC

252 Broadhead Road Suite 500

Bethlehem, Pa. 18017

1-800-995-4810

www.montblanc.com

 

If you go to the official Montblanc web site look for the FAQ page. Click nthe question "Where can I get my Montblanc repaired." Follow through and you'll both foreign and domestic repair locations.

 

I've had two Montblancs repaired by the Pennsylvania office with good results. They are not very fast but it certainly will not take six months.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Jake

Edited by waznojake2001
http://havepenwillwrite-jake.blogspot.com/
Link to comment
Share on other sites
mrsa131 NOS (New Old Stock)

mrsa131

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Hope someone out there can help me.

I need to find someone to fix a Montblanc 1266 925 Sterling Silver Fountain Pen .

 

I sold this on Ebay to a gentleman in Italy.

It is authentic. He took it to a Montblanc center in Italy and they said it would take 6 months before he would have it back.

 

Can you help ?

post-6441-1197937945_thumb.jpg

 

The only authorized Montblanc repair facility in the USA is located in Pennsylvania. Even if you take your Montblanc to an authorized dealer they will send it to this location:

 

Montblanc North Ammerica, LLC

252 Broadhead Road Suite 500

Bethlehem, Pa. 18017

1-800-995-4810

www.montblanc.com

 

If you go to the official Montblanc web site look for the FAQ page. Click nthe question "Where can I get my Montblanc repaired." Follow through and you'll find replace both foreign and domestic.

 

I've had two Montblancs repaired by the Pennsylvania office with good results. They are not very fast but it certainly will not take six months.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Jake

 

Thank you Jake,

I live 1 hour from Bethlehem.

I appreciate your help.

A gentleman, Tom Westerich, helped me with my original problem.

He handled my repair immediately .

My customer was thrilled.

 

I do have another question. What does LATON mean inside the clip of a Montblanc ?

I have a MONTBLANC Solitaire STERLING Silver BARLEY CORN fountain pen with this under the clip.

If you can not help, I will post this as a separate question.

 

Thank you again, MrsA

Link to comment
Share on other sites
FredRydr Antique

FredRydr

Posted
Posted
I live 1 hour from Bethlehem....A gentleman, Tom Westerich, helped me with my original problem. He handled my repair immediately.

You delivered it and they fixed it on the spot?

 

Fred (only 90 minutes away)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mrsa131 NOS (New Old Stock)

mrsa131

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I live 1 hour from Bethlehem....A gentleman, Tom Westerich, helped me with my original problem. He handled my repair immediately.

You delivered it and they fixed it on the spot?

 

Fred (only 90 minutes away)

Hi Fred,

I should have explained that Tom is from Germany and he contacted my buyer and arranged to send him the glue needed for the repair.

I will be using the one in Bethlehem from now on, Germany is a bit far, although Tom was a gem.

MrsA

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Kalessin Collectors Item

Kalessin

Posted
Posted (edited)

Latón is the Spanish word for brass. The clip is made of plated brass, and is designated as such because the body of the pen is hallmarked silver.

 

Nice pen! I love solid silver... :)

Edited by Kalessin

-- Joel -- "I collect expensive and time-consuming hobbies."

 

INK (noun): A villainous compound of tannogallate of iron, gum-arabic and water,

chiefly used to facilitate the infection of idiocy and promote intellectual crime.

(from The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mrsa131 NOS (New Old Stock)

mrsa131

Posted
  • Author
Posted

post-6441-1201336503_thumb.jpg

Latón is the Spanish word for brass. The clip is made of plated brass, and is designated as such because the body of the pen is hallmarked silver.

 

Nice pen! I love solid silver... :)

 

Thank you for the information.

I have attached a picture of the pen in question.

Please excuse the quality of the photo, this is only for my picture archive.

MrsA

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

Announcements

  • Most Contributions

    1. amberleadavis
      amberleadavis
      43972
    2. PAKMAN
      PAKMAN
      35517
    3. inkstainedruth
      inkstainedruth
      31116
    4. Ghost Plane
      Ghost Plane
      28220
    5. Bo Bo Olson
      Bo Bo Olson
      27746

  • Upcoming Events

    No upcoming events found

  • Blog Comments

    • stylographile
      Bits and bobs to bring with me to in-person meets

      By stylographile · Posted

      Awesome! I'm in the process of preparing my bag for our pen meet this weekend and I literally have none of the items you mention!! I'll see if I can find one or two!
    • inkstainedruth
      My notes and advice on fountain pen cleaning

      By inkstainedruth · Posted

      @asota -- Yeah, I think I have a few rolls in my fridge that are probably 20-30 years old at this point (don't remember now if they are B&W or color film) and don't even really know where to get the film processed, once the drive through kiosks went away....  I just did a quick Google search and (in theory) there was a place the next town over from me -- but got a 404 error message when I tried to click on the link....  Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth 
    • alkman
      My notes and advice on fountain pen cleaning

      By alkman · Posted

      There is still chemistry for processing regular chrome (positive) films like Kodak Ektachrome and Fuji Velvia, but Kodachrome was a completely different and multistep beast. 
    • Ceilidh
      My notes and advice on fountain pen cleaning

      By Ceilidh · Posted

      Ah, but how to get it processed - that is the question. I believe that the last machine able to run K-14 (Kodachrome processing) ceased to operate some 15 or so years ago. Perhaps the film will be worth something as a curiosity in my estate sale when I die. 😺
    • Mercian
      My notes and advice on fountain pen cleaning

      By Mercian · Posted

      Take a lot of photos!   If the film has deteriorated or 'gone off' in any way, you can use that as a 'feature' to take 'arty' pictures - whether of landmarks, or people, or whatever.

  • Chatbox

    You don't have permission to chat.
    Load More

  • Files






×
×
  • Create New...