Waterman - Waterman Man 100 “Opéra” - Fountain pen

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Waterman Man 100 Opéra in black guilloché resin with an 18K nib, NOS and full set, made in France, offering elegant collectability for connoisseurs.

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Waterman Man 100 “Opéra” – Black Guilloché – 18K gold nib – Full Set – NOS / never inked

The Waterman Man 100 line was introduced in 1983 for the company’s 100th Anniversary.
The “Opéra” version followed shortly after, featuring an engraved vertical guilloché pattern inspired by chased hard-rubber pens of the 1920s–1930s.

Features a vertical scalloped guilloché pattern, inspired by the chased hard-rubber pens of the 1920s–1930s.

Construction: lacquered resin over a brass inner body, giving the pen a solid and premium feel.

Equipped with a two-tone 18K Waterman nib, interchangeable with all Man 100 nib units.

Length closed: 143.4 mm (within standard Man 100 range: 142–146 mm).

Filling system: cartridge/converter (both included).

Considered one of Waterman’s most elegant and collectible Man 100 variants.

Condition:
• As new – unused
• Never inked
• No scratches, no marks, preserved in excellent condition
• Comes with original box, papers, unused Waterman cartridges, and original converter

Details:
• Nib: 18K solid gold, marked “Waterman Ideal Paris 18K 750 France”
• Filling system: cartridge / converter (both included)
• Made in France
• Full original set included

A highly collectible piece from Waterman’s golden era.

Waterman Man 100 “Opéra” – Black Guilloché – 18K gold nib – Full Set – NOS / never inked

The Waterman Man 100 line was introduced in 1983 for the company’s 100th Anniversary.
The “Opéra” version followed shortly after, featuring an engraved vertical guilloché pattern inspired by chased hard-rubber pens of the 1920s–1930s.

Features a vertical scalloped guilloché pattern, inspired by the chased hard-rubber pens of the 1920s–1930s.

Construction: lacquered resin over a brass inner body, giving the pen a solid and premium feel.

Equipped with a two-tone 18K Waterman nib, interchangeable with all Man 100 nib units.

Length closed: 143.4 mm (within standard Man 100 range: 142–146 mm).

Filling system: cartridge/converter (both included).

Considered one of Waterman’s most elegant and collectible Man 100 variants.

Condition:
• As new – unused
• Never inked
• No scratches, no marks, preserved in excellent condition
• Comes with original box, papers, unused Waterman cartridges, and original converter

Details:
• Nib: 18K solid gold, marked “Waterman Ideal Paris 18K 750 France”
• Filling system: cartridge / converter (both included)
• Made in France
• Full original set included

A highly collectible piece from Waterman’s golden era.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Model / Type
Waterman Man 100 “Opéra”
Country of Origin
France
Period
Late 20th century (1980s–1990s)
Material
resin lacquered with engraved guilloché, .750 (18 kt) gold
Manufacturer/ Brand
Waterman
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Diameter
12.3 mm
Length
143.4 mm
BelgiumVerified
30
Objects sold
100%
Private

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