Product Description
Type Waterman fountain pen
Product Name Le Man 100 Opera.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, France -- 1990s. This is the later version of the nib; Waterman changed the engraving on it slightly around 1989.
Length 5-11/16"
Filling System Takes Waterman or international cartridges or converters. A Waterman converter is installed.
Color Black with chased pattern, black end pieces, gold trim. There are two serial numbers: one on the section (562953) and one in between the two cap bands (47550).
Nib Fine 18k two tone nib. The feed is labeled F 30.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a handsome black pen with even and intact chasing on the cap and barrel. The cap and barrel are excellent and look new. The smooth black endpiece of the barrel has a few small scratches. The cap bands have spots where the plating is beginning to flake off. The top edge of the clip has some light corrosion. The trim bands at the end of the barrel also have spots of brassing and corrosion. The imprints are clear.