Generation Bp Line Vs Cruise

[cooljatt18]

What's the difference between the discontinued Montblanc Generation line & The new Cruise range

 

I am thinking of getting couple of BPs for daily use purpose, which one is better, I know Generation has been discontinued but many are still available in NOS.

 

Also if anybody could tell a good place to get NOS Generation BPs.

 

Another question which I wanted to ask was that why is no cruise ballpen listed in Black color on MB's website though some sellers are selling it on Amazon and Ebay ??

Edited October 28, 2014 by cooljatt18

[Mister Mont Blanc]

The Cruise line is essentially the Generation ballpoint but in different colors with only Platinum trim. The difference is a few changes look wise such as the grip section on the rollerball and the fact that there is no fountain pen version. There is a black version made in one of the overseas markets, I forget which one. It's also the screen writer that was made in black and comes with a rollerball attachment. So it's been made in black, just not currently available everywhere. HOWEVER, the black BP that I saw on eBay in the very beginning had "Germany" written around the cap band so I can't say it's authentic just because it's black. Or someone could possibly take a black Generation ballpoint and sell it is a Cruise line.

[cooljatt18]

The Cruise line is essentially the Generation ballpoint but in different colors with only Platinum trim. The difference is a few changes look wise such as the grip section on the rollerball and the fact that there is no fountain pen version. There is a black version made in one of the overseas markets, I forget which one. It's also the screen writer that was made in black and comes with a rollerball attachment. So it's been made in black, just not currently available everywhere. HOWEVER, the black BP that I saw on eBay in the very beginning had "Germany" written around the cap band so I can't say it's authentic just because it's black. Or someone could possibly take a black Generation ballpoint and sell it is a Cruise line.

 

What the difference between Generation BP and Cruise looks wise, material wise etc. ??

Any place you know where I can pick NOS Generation BPs?

[Mister Mont Blanc]

The BP is essentially the same. Maybe side by side there may be a few minor differences. They are both made out of colored resin and platinum plated trim. Unfortunately I don't know a specific place for NOS Generations. It may be cheaper to buy a Cruise line if you like one of the colors. I would check eBay and the back room at Fountainpenhospital.com

[cooljatt18]

Thanks for advising!! Will do that