Michael McNeil
October 3rd, 2014, 08:53 PM
Hi all,
I thought I would add a couple of neat watches to the list this week.
The pens are not too bad either!
These pens all have been restored inside and out and are ready to fill
with ink and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
4. circa 1956 Montblanc No. 342 in petrol blue (teal blue). Joel
Hamilton just recently replaced the piston head and the pen is filling
well. I think this is the earlier model 342, with the cap band set
about 4 mm above the edge of the cap. The gold filled clip is rose
gold colored, in nice condition and tight against the cap. The cap has
a company logo F&K inside of a circle. It was either a tire company or
an aircraft parts supplier, I could not determine which one. The MB
logo on the cap end is an imprinted outline and appears to be filled
in with white crayon. The cap fits a bit tightly to the barrel, but
you should not have to worry about the barrel parting company with the
cap in your pocket! The nib is a smooth Flexy Fine in 14Ct/.585,
marked Montblanc twice, top and bottom, see writing sample. It makes a
line about .5 mm to about 1.75 mm. I originally bought this pen from a
friend because I like the color and the soft writing nib. I will not
make any derogatory statements about the company, but I will say that
they make some damn nice nibs! Capped the pen measures 4 15/16 inches
or 12.5 mm and the diameter of the cap is about 7/16 inch or 13 mm.
The pen is a twist/piston fill aka PIF, the barrel end is the turning knob.
The pen is in Excellent condition and a nice writer!
Price $265.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MontblancTeal342_zps4728b454.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MontblancTeal342Open_zps7017e6ac.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MontblancTeal342Wr_zpsefc1161a.jpg
5.1920's Benrus wristwatch. The watch was recently serviced and is
running well. It does gain about a minute a day, which is not bad for
a vintage mechanical watch. It could be regulated to keep better time.
You just have to remember to set the time when you wind them.
There is a small dent along the side of the watch, which you can see
in one of the photos, it is slightly left of center. The dial has some
very tiny specks of paint missing. The back is in very good condition
with no brassing or plating loss. I put a nice new black soft leather
strap on the watch. The case measures 39 mm lug to lug and
27 mm wide, not including the crown.
Price $275.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwBenrus20s_zpsf9ae8f43.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwBenrus20sSide_zps1d42826e.jpg
6. 1941 Rolex "Oyster Speedking". Stainless steel case. It is a
"mid-size" watch and measures 30 millimeters across the bezel. It is a
small man's watch and not too large for a lady. This is a 17 jewel
manual wind. It runs well, looks great and keeps excellent time.
The only damage I noticed were a few typical pits in the back, but
they are few and the back is in much better condition than most Rolex
watches of this era. the bezel and sides of the watch have no
scratches. I consulted with a vintage watch dealer friend and
my watchmaker and we believe that the dial and hands have been
redone sometime in the past, but not recently. The crown is marked
"Oyster Patent". I thought about keeping this watch, but I have another
Rolex, the same size that also has "Mercedes hands". The leather
strap currently on the watch is a 1960's or 70's NOS Bulova in
brown genuine lizard.
Price $1200.00 shipping included in the U.S. Shipping to other
countries is $25.00 extra via U.S. Postal Express International Mail.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSK.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKBack.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKSideA.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKMvt.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKMark.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail, which is $24.75 to most countries,
except Canada, which is less. I can also ship to other countries by
by Express International Mail, if you request it, but it is costly.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. If there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com
I thought I would add a couple of neat watches to the list this week.
The pens are not too bad either!
These pens all have been restored inside and out and are ready to fill
with ink and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
4. circa 1956 Montblanc No. 342 in petrol blue (teal blue). Joel
Hamilton just recently replaced the piston head and the pen is filling
well. I think this is the earlier model 342, with the cap band set
about 4 mm above the edge of the cap. The gold filled clip is rose
gold colored, in nice condition and tight against the cap. The cap has
a company logo F&K inside of a circle. It was either a tire company or
an aircraft parts supplier, I could not determine which one. The MB
logo on the cap end is an imprinted outline and appears to be filled
in with white crayon. The cap fits a bit tightly to the barrel, but
you should not have to worry about the barrel parting company with the
cap in your pocket! The nib is a smooth Flexy Fine in 14Ct/.585,
marked Montblanc twice, top and bottom, see writing sample. It makes a
line about .5 mm to about 1.75 mm. I originally bought this pen from a
friend because I like the color and the soft writing nib. I will not
make any derogatory statements about the company, but I will say that
they make some damn nice nibs! Capped the pen measures 4 15/16 inches
or 12.5 mm and the diameter of the cap is about 7/16 inch or 13 mm.
The pen is a twist/piston fill aka PIF, the barrel end is the turning knob.
The pen is in Excellent condition and a nice writer!
Price $265.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MontblancTeal342_zps4728b454.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MontblancTeal342Open_zps7017e6ac.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MontblancTeal342Wr_zpsefc1161a.jpg
5.1920's Benrus wristwatch. The watch was recently serviced and is
running well. It does gain about a minute a day, which is not bad for
a vintage mechanical watch. It could be regulated to keep better time.
You just have to remember to set the time when you wind them.
There is a small dent along the side of the watch, which you can see
in one of the photos, it is slightly left of center. The dial has some
very tiny specks of paint missing. The back is in very good condition
with no brassing or plating loss. I put a nice new black soft leather
strap on the watch. The case measures 39 mm lug to lug and
27 mm wide, not including the crown.
Price $275.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwBenrus20s_zpsf9ae8f43.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwBenrus20sSide_zps1d42826e.jpg
6. 1941 Rolex "Oyster Speedking". Stainless steel case. It is a
"mid-size" watch and measures 30 millimeters across the bezel. It is a
small man's watch and not too large for a lady. This is a 17 jewel
manual wind. It runs well, looks great and keeps excellent time.
The only damage I noticed were a few typical pits in the back, but
they are few and the back is in much better condition than most Rolex
watches of this era. the bezel and sides of the watch have no
scratches. I consulted with a vintage watch dealer friend and
my watchmaker and we believe that the dial and hands have been
redone sometime in the past, but not recently. The crown is marked
"Oyster Patent". I thought about keeping this watch, but I have another
Rolex, the same size that also has "Mercedes hands". The leather
strap currently on the watch is a 1960's or 70's NOS Bulova in
brown genuine lizard.
Price $1200.00 shipping included in the U.S. Shipping to other
countries is $25.00 extra via U.S. Postal Express International Mail.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSK.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKBack.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKSideA.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKMvt.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/wwRolexOysterSKMark.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail, which is $24.75 to most countries,
except Canada, which is less. I can also ship to other countries by
by Express International Mail, if you request it, but it is costly.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. If there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com