Interesting Note

[jethrobrink]

I visited to the Bond Street visit a couple weeks ago, right after the 90th anniversary pens were released. I believe i was one of the first customers to see them.

 

According to the lovely assistant, Steph, the rose gold trim models will continue past this year, but with the standard box and nib. I thought I'd post that here as i haven't seen that info anywhere else on here yet.

 

Almost regretting going for an m805 instead, no one does shiny black pens like MB. I guess it's my birthday in a few months!

[Chrissy]

I was aware of this fact and had already hinted about the nib on another 90 year anniversary pen thread.

 

I wasn't sure whether I had been advised about that in confidence or not.

Edited April 20, 2014 by Chrissy

[Blade Runner]

Thanks for the info. I wonder how long they will offer this, and will it be more $ than the standard 149?

[jethrobrink]

Thanks for the info. I wonder how long they will offer this, and will it be more $ than the standard 149?

 

The Prices will remain the same for the rose gold options after this year. Or they'll rise in line with any price increases. In the UK the rose gold version is the same price as the Platinum trim, with the yellow gold slightly cheaper. Thats what i was told when i visited the boutique!

[Opooh]

 

The Prices will remain the same for the rose gold options after this year. Or they'll rise in line with any price increases. In the UK the rose gold version is the same price as the Platinum trim, with the yellow gold slightly cheaper. Thats what i was told when i visited the boutique!

A 149 with platinum trim?

[jsolares]

A 149 with platinum trim?

Maybe he's comparing it to the other lines, the rose gold is available in all pens after all. in the US the platinum is more expensive than the rose which in turn is more expensive than the yellow gold, 755$, 705$, 690$

[jethrobrink]

Interesting. In the UK a 146 costs as follows:

Yellow gold: £445

Platinum: £470

Rose gold: £470

 

149 yellow gold: £595

149 rose gold: £620

 

From my understanding the rose and platinum trims are "premium" trim options, costing more than the classic yellow gold. After the 90th year edition, next year, the rose gold will remain a "premium" trim option, but with a standard nib and packaging.

 

Sorry if I was unclear!

[Chrissy]

 

The Prices will remain the same for the rose gold options after this year. Or they'll rise in line with any price increases. In the UK the rose gold version is the same price as the Platinum trim, with the yellow gold slightly cheaper. Thats what i was told when i visited the boutique!

Not for the 149 though as there is no 149 platinum trim version. The 149 price is currently £620 and that's a bit higher than the usual 149 price, as jethrobrink confirms.

Edited April 21, 2014 by Chrissy

[moejaber]

Was told the same by the MB boutique here in Toronto.They said the nib will go back to the original though, which is what i am waiting for.