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I am celebrating and resting today so decided to 'fuel up' my 1986 Executive Tortoise Lacquer 17079 pen plus take a few pictures. It was given me back in 1986 for services rendered and has over those years been fitted with two or three new sections due to the ring corrosion. The converter shown IS the original and still functions as it should. I cannot recall it having arrived in a case but have managed to house it in the one shown which, though not of the correct era, suits it well.

 

The Executive and for that matter the Exclusive get few reviews here on FPN but I can assure you they are wonderful smooth writers and a nice comfortable pen for those with smaller mits.

 

Before I knew much about Waterman and way before my FPN days (probably before it started even) I recall shipping it off to Battersea for a new section to be added but they could only obtain the hand granade version as found on the Exclusive. It has since been fitted with the correct, fluted, style of which I have obtainind good stock to see it well into the future....probably way beyond me.

 

Here she is at 28 years old,

 

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Nath: The box is genuine Waterman but I think dates from the 70's based on the text font used.

 

amk: yes and I have to add the current nib, a medium on the + side, writes better than any of my currently 'fuelled up' Carenes.

 

The box has very little wear and as always I picked it up fairly cheap. I have seen one or two others in this green but with pens attached.

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I have a black pen that looks just exactly like that one, and it is a fabulous medium. I have wondered what it is for a while.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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Nice one, Force.

 

About the celebration... should we congratulate you??

 

 

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I gained another year yesterday but like to keep it quiet.

Okay then:

 

Happy Birthday

 

 

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I have a black pen that looks just exactly like that one, and it is a fabulous medium. I have wondered what it is for a while.

Like this one,

 

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Yes, that's it. Thanks for showing these different Waterman pens. They made enough different types to confuse.

 

I hadn't used the Executive since August 22, and it writes right away. A great pen.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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better than waterman newer models

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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better than waterman newer models

 

+1. Amen. An unbelievably nice pen, and I don't generally like medium nibs.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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This is genuine box and papers for WM Execitive.

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regards

 

Very nice, but are you 100%...the W fonts on the box, sleeve and booklets do not match.

 

I have just noticed the W on your clip is of the early version which does match the sleeve.

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I am 100% sure.

I bought the pen as a NOS. My pen is early like yours pen

Look at the trademark on the clip on my pen.

It is old. On your pen is a new.

This sign is mounted in a box on a permanent basis.

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regards

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I am celebrating and resting today so decided to 'fuel up' my 1986 Executive Tortoise Lacquer 17079 pen plus take a few pictures. It was given me back in 1986 for services rendered and has over those years been fitted with two or three new sections due to the ring corrosion. The converter shown IS the original and still functions as it should. I cannot recall it having arrived in a case but have managed to house it in the one shown which, though not of the correct era, suits it well.

 

The Executive and for that matter the Exclusive get few reviews here on FPN but I can assure you they are wonderful smooth writers and a nice comfortable pen for those with smaller mits.

 

Before I knew much about Waterman and way before my FPN days (probably before it started even) I recall shipping it off to Battersea for a new section to be added but they could only obtain the hand granade version as found on the Exclusive. It has since been fitted with the correct, fluted, style of which I have obtainind good stock to see it well into the future....probably way beyond me.

 

Here she is at 28 years old,

 

fpn_1411389522__dscn0199.jpg

 

fpn_1411389560__dscn0186.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like the nib matches the beauty of the pen, best of luck with it as always! Can you post up a nib close-up?

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Every time Force surprises me with the extent of his collection.

 

Do you collect anything else than Waterman, Force?

 

 

 

(Expected reply: what do you mean, anything else....?)

 

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