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Is the difference between M800 and M805?

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Is the difference mainly aesthetics? M800 has golden clip and M805 has silver clip or it is more to it. M805 on the average is $25 more expensive. Before I dip my credit card in more red ink I would like to get some help in purchasing decision from Pelikan aficionados. Thanks. Mike

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The difference is in the trim. The M800 has the standard gold plated trim, and the M805 has rhodium plated trim. Other than that, both pens are identical.

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Thanks. I will go for M800 then. The rhodium plated pen probably doesn't offer much advantage in durability over the gold plated one, even in long run.

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I don't believe it has to do with durability. Some folks prefer the warm tones of yellow gold. Others prefer the cool tones of white metal.

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Go for the GOLD!

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I guess this really depend on individual.

 

As a person grow older if you notice they like gold more than silver. (This is my personal experience i have seen on people)

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