1998 Waterman EXPERT II Oriental Maroon Marble Red & Gold Ballpoint Pen Made in France Item ID: WAT-025

Waterman Expert II BP

Manufacturer/Model: Waterman France/ EXPERT II Oriental Marble Red 
Year of production: 1998
Filling system: Standard Waterman Refills - new one included  
Material: Solid Steel base, Red Lacquer Finish - "Oriental"; Gold plated trimmings
Length (pen closed): 140mm  
Condition and information:

Waterman EXPERT II made in France with a stunning maroon red marble lacquer finish also called the "Oriental". There are few variations of this model, but the Oriental Red and Prussian Greenis are probably the rarest and most beautiful of them all. The pen is large, nearly oversize at 140mm, feels heavy, firmly fitting in the hand, and the weight makes it slide over the paper effortlessly. These are truly well-engineered pens with superb writing balance and grip. The twist on/off mechanism works smoothly and it is very responsive. All trimmings: clip, rings, the front and rear tip of the pen are gold plated and give luxury appeal. The lacquer finish is also very thick, protects the pens from scratches and shines. The pen is fitted with a new refill and it's ready to be used. This pen can also take some rollerball refills, so just by replacing the refill, one can have two different types of the same pen. 

About Waterman Pen Company: Founded in 1888 by Lewis Edson Waterman, the L.E. Waterman Pen Company was the gold standard for fountain pens.
When he first began selling his pens in a cigar shop at 136 Fulton Street in New York, Waterman routinely sold out of his supply of 36 pens, all he could make in a week. What drew Waterman’s customers to Waterman pens was the same thing that had caused this former insurance salesman to invent a better pen in the first place: the need for a reliable writing instrument. The Waterman pen company was leading the inventor and manufacturer for decades, producing some of the best fountain pens in the world. 

The pen is in absolute mint condition, with minimal to no signs of use, no scratches.