1970s Waterman France (C/F) CONCORD Brushed "Plaque OR G" Brushed Gold Plated & Brown 18K Gold Nib Fountain & Ballpoint Pen Set In Box Item ID: WAT-031

WATERMAN Concorde (Concord)

Manufacturer/Model: Waterman's/Concord/France
Year of production: Early 1970s 
Filling system: FP: converter or cartridges; BP Waterman Ballpoint Refills - original and NEW refill included
Nib: Solid 18K 750 white gold, EF extra fine size
Material: Brushed metal thick gold plated and brown plastic deeply brushed. 
Length (pen closed): FP 137mm; BP 128mm

Condition and information:
The Waterman Concord is a pen made to celebrate the Concord airplane, and is one of the most beautiful Waterman pens from the 1960s and 1970s. The fountain front section, as well as the shape of the nib, resemble the fuselage and nose of the Concord airplane, the most beautiful passenger airplane ever made. There are many Waterman Concorde pens, in many variations, but this must be one of the most beautiful, a solid gold plated and brushed ballpoint pen with a brown and brushed gold fountain pen. The pens shine! The pens feature a streamlined sides of the upper bodies, that are not brushed as the other sections, thus these make some unique reflections. The plastic is thick, and deeply brushed, giving a solid feel in the hand, do not collect hand oil, fingertips or dust, thus always stay clean and provide a great grip. The fountain pen features a solid 18K gold nib, very precise EF extra fine size, very smooth and easy to use. It uses any bladder or piston converter, or Waterman cartridges. It's very easy and convenient to open, clean and maintain. The ballpoint pen has the unique omni-directional on/off mechanism, as it had the original C/F model, it's predecessor. This pen can be turned both on and off white twisting it in any direction. These Concord pens are the successors of the famous C/F models, the first Waterman pens to use cartridges, C/F standing for "Cartridge Filler", was the first global fountain pen with the "new" revolutionary disposable cartridge filling system. The form factor and design are unique, modern with a octagonal section of the bodies, hard to believe that the design is more than 50 years old. These are a perfect traveler pens, compact, easy to use, clean and endure hard work. The pens are ergonomically perfect, heavy with great grip, balance and feel in the hand. The pens are in mint condition, with no signs of use, rarely found in such condition.