The Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond

[bsodmike]

Exclusively available throughout May from the Writing Room at Harrods, the Meisterstück Diamond is the latest pen to join this already legendary pen family. Its forefather, the famous black Meisterstück 149, was created over 85 years ago and was the first of its kind. Quickly coveted for its stylish exterior and innovative internal engineering, this luxurious pen was even the instrument of choice for gadget-savvy spy, James Bond, who used the gold version in ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. Taking the limits of style and innovation even further, the Meisterstück Diamond pen features a hand crafted black precious resin casing and in the dome, a Montblanc diamond sits as if suspended mid-air. Touted by the brand as a work of art, the refined design of this pen enhances the assets of the original icon and takes the next step in Montblanc’s legendary pursuit of perfection.

 

Details and photo.

 

Cheers,

Mike.

[jar]

So it looks like Harrods gets a one month exclusive?

[yachtsilverswan]

Looks like Harrods is happy to perpetuate the distorted revisionism of the 85 year old 149. "If you tell a lie often enough, people will begin to believe it."

 

Is that a 149 with platinum trim in the photo, or is the photo black and white?

 

Lastly, men do not wear diamonds, ever. (Burton's Fourth Rule)

 

I'll pass, but I'm happy to see MB experiment with the 149. (psst - Hamburg - let's try a black resin 149 with platinum trim and a mother of pearl star).

[Esov]

This is will be available in Le Grand or Classique sized pens, not 149-sized, and it does have platinum plated trim. Here it is at Fahrney's. The price they quote on the Le Grand is $990.

[Bryant]

Interesting... It looks like a 149 in the Harrods picture... But maybe the angle is done that way so you think that... I knew about the others, but a 149 would be interesting. I'm not big on the diamond though. But Ray has got it. MOP star, I would fork out the cash!

Bry

[Silvermink]

Interesting... It looks like a 149 in the Harrods picture... But maybe the angle is done that way so you think that... I knew about the others, but a 149 would be interesting. I'm not big on the diamond though. But Ray has got it. MOP star, I would fork out the cash!

 

Yeah, I really prefer the MOP star to the diamond too.

[BrandonA]

I like the silver coloured trim. As others have suggested, I'm not too keen on the diamond as I do think this makes the pen too femine for me.

[Ed Ronax]

Well I for one am glad its not in the 149 model because then I'd have to get it and not too keen on a diamond, as Ray says "Burton's 4th rule". A 149 MOP star and platinum trim now your talking.

[penparadise]

... Its forefather, the famous black Meisterstück 149, was created over 85 years ago and was the first of its kind ...

"If you tell a lie often enough, people will begin to believe it."

 

Montblanc's attitude is just miserable. The next think they will tell us is: "we never made a 139 or 128 or L30 or 45" ...

[Wael El-Dasher]

Marketers...they ruin everything, reduce things to their most shallow, extracting all substance, leaving only the most superficial and flimsy of the original, then inflate it by hype to convince you that its full of history and heritage.

[penparadise]

Marketers...they ruin everything, reduce things to their most shallow, extracting all substance, leaving only the most superficial and flimsy of the original, then inflate it by hype to convince you that its full of history and heritage.

You are so right, it's sad but true! :bonk:

[bsodmike]

The high-res photograph I got from my contact at MB Harrods was named "Le Grand PR 2 010310". Here's a better picture:

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4545588454_8ccf87de1e_b.jpg

[stevlight]

The 149 is a great PEN NOT a piece of jewelry! They should keep it that way.

[jar]

I would be interested enough to want to see one in person. The high res pictures seem to show far more a 149 proportion profile than a 146, and gotta wonder if that is real or artifact.

[mosh_2k7]

lol. the diamond looks out of place on the pen. it makes the pen look funny. It would have looked better if the diamond was inbedded where the original white star is and the resin remained its original black colour.

[Siv]

That looks like a computer generated picture so no telling what pen it's meant to be. I'm pretty sure they won't make a platinum trim 149 because they know how much I want one!

[trojan_four]

 

Lastly, men do not wear diamonds, ever. (Burton's Fourth Rule)

 

Hahahaha.....Amen brother.

 

 

I'll pass, but I'm happy to see MB experiment with the 149. (psst - Hamburg - let's try a black resin 149 with platinum trim and a mother of pearl star).

 

Couldn't agree more. A mother of pearl star on a 149 (with platinum, not gold, clip etc) is my grail pen.

 

 

 

Edited April 30, 2010 by trojan_four

[Siv]

Here's another pic:

http://images.dailyexpress.co.uk/img/dynamic/10/285x214/168077_1.jpg

 

From the facebook event site:

Eva Green, brand ambassador for Montblanc, shot to fame following her performance as Vespa Lynd alongside Daniel Craig in Casino Royal for which she won the Orange Rising Star award at the BAFTAs in 2007.

 

Eva Green will be bringing glamour to grammar at Harrods on 4th May at the global launch of the Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond pen - Montblanc’s newest handcrafted pen, crowned with a 43 facet diamond star. The gorgeous French actress will be signing autographs in the Writing Room on the LG from 11.15-12.00 noon. See you there!

 

Montblanc's Meisterstück Diamond pen is exclusive to Harrods throughout May. Prices start at £390.00.

 

Another quote:

The Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond pen, £645, is exclusive to Harrods during May. Call 020 7730 1234 or visit montblanc.com

 

And from the Harrods site:

About the Meisterstuck Diamond Pen

 

Hand-crafted using the finest European traditions, the black resin pen is adorned with platinum plated fittings and a hand-crafted 14 carat gold nib with rhodium plated inlay. The pen is topped with a 43 facet diamond that has been masterfully crafted in the shape of the iconic Montblanc star which represents the peak of Mont Blanc - Europe's highest mountain.

[jar]

Eva Green will be bringing glamour to grammar at Harrods on 4th May at the global launch of the Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond pen - Montblanc’s newest handcrafted pen, crowned with a 43 facet diamond star. The gorgeous French actress will be signing autographs in the Writing Room on the LG from 11.15-12.00 noon. See you there!

 

Too funny, glamour to grammar.

 

Sheese!!!!

[CS388]

(edit).... The high res pictures seem to show far more a 149 proportion profile than a 146, and gotta wonder if that is real or artifact.

 

Agree. Looks fatter than a 146.

 

But, bsodmike, I wonder if that is a photograph or an artist's impression? (CG?)