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Just purchased a brand new pen off Jomashop, the mechanism is different from others I have seen. Does anyone know what style of mechanism this is, also the top band only has serial # and doesn't say Germany. The clip says Made in Germany Metal. The middle band says Pix.

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I think it's a Meisterstück 164 (classique).

There seems to be a gap where the clip band meets the resin.

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Jomashop has a good reputation.

Why did you disassemble your pen? Were you worried about its authenticity?

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I see that small gap also. Jomashop has a great reputation but still wanted to compare it to another I own. The mechanisms are different. The other I own is also an older model. Should I be worried about that small gap? I feel like it's authentic, not I'm not an expert either.

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You could try checking the snowflake tip that holds the clip in place. Is the tip loose? You could try turning it counter-clockwise and then clockwise to see if the snowflake can be screwed down and the gap closed.

 

If this doesn't work...

I'd return the pen or have it exchanged.

The gap bothers me.

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I bought my meisterstuck 164 from authorized dealer last year.

 

Interestingly, my pen have the plastic mechanism as well, just like the one in the picture..

 

It seems like montblanc has changed their mechanism parts from metallic to plastic ones..

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Meiers- I went ahead and messed with the clip, it did help the gap a bit but still shows a very small gap that is visible when paid attention to. I may just exchange the pen for another one, I would think that Montblanc would have a great quality control team that would catch things like that.

Pennoobie- I also compared the mechanism to another one that was bought at a local authorized dealer and both are the same. Seems like there going with cheaper material, possible more cost effective.

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I wouldn't buy or have kept a pen with that gap between the cap and the clip band. :yikes:

 

However, if it's been disassembled since purchase then I guess you're stuck with it. :(

 

I have a couple of Montblanc BP's and have never felt the need to take them apart to see what the mechanism looks like. :o

 

It looks like it was new and authentic originally. :)

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Is Jomashop an authorized MB dealer, and do they offer the MB warranty on new pens?

 

Jomashop is an authorized dealer. As for the warranty, I am not sure as when you purchase from them the warranty book is never stamped.

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Jomashop is an authorized dealer. As for the warranty, I am not sure as when you purchase from them the warranty book is never stamped.

I don't think they are an authorized dealer. Check the Montblanc website to confirm.

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Authorized or not jomashop will make it right: refund or replace your defective pen.

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I don't think they are an authorized dealer. Check the Montblanc website to confirm.

 

Yesterday during a visit to a MB boutique, I had a conversation with the sales manager about this very topic. She confirmed that Jomashop is an authorized dealer.

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Went ahead and contacted Jomashop, I explained the issue to the representative and was told I would receive an RMA by email for an exchange.

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Good outcome. I have had very good experiences buying from them.

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