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If it's a ballpoint/ rollerball, then it can be difficult to know for sure, unless of course you have a genuine example to compare it to. A general rule of thumb for the Boheme fountain pen is; if the nib retracts, it's genuine. Also, always check the general hallmarks, e.g clip ball, quality of serial number laser engraving, nib engraving etc.

 

And if ever in doubt, check back here with photos. The resident MB gurus will cast their verdict.

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It seems to be an original one !

 

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Well here's the thing: When Montblanc made the original Boheme with Emerald stone, it only ever came with gold accents. There is no emerald green stone Boheme with platinised accents on their web-site, and there never has been.

 

I have seen these platinised green stone Bohemes before. I haven't ever actually seen one to hold though.

 

According to Montblanc, green and red and 'warm' colours that they usually put with yellow gold trim. Blue and black are 'cool' colours that they usually put with platinised trim.

 

It's impossible to tell from that picture whether the Boheme is authentic or not. However, knowing what I know about Montblanc pens, I can tell you that I wouldn't buy it.

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That is good news. I generally prefer gold or red gold accents anyway, but at least you have checked it out and they do produce it. I wonder if the stone is a different shade of green to the emerald one that was always with gold. It was a nice pen.

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There are some models of Boheme's that do not retract. The best gauge is checking out the nib

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There are some models of Boheme's that do not retract. The best gauge is checking out the nib

I agree but that is difficult if not impossible with some ebay images. You can't really tell the size of the nib or the pen.

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