The story of this Montblanc Jules Verne
In 2003, Montblanc unveiled a new masterful creation in its prestigious Writers Edition collection. This model pays vibrant tribute to the great French novelist and father of literary science fiction through a fascinating design. The instrument bearing the reference 8494 takes us straight into the mysterious world of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The body of the piece evokes the naval engineering of the famous submarine of the enigmatic Captain Nemo. The major innovation of this edition lies in the striking contrast between the industrial rigour of the metal elements and the shifting depth of the blue lacquer. This visual interplay symbolises the historic meeting between the untameable power of the ocean and the technical genius of its era.
Architecture, nib and attributes of this Jules Verne
The architecture of this piece is built around a substantial brass body, giving it a reassuring weight of 45 grams for a balanced length of 136 mm. The surface is adorned with a thick translucent lacquer in a vivid blue shade revealing a complex guilloché motif in the form of regular waves. The light catches this three-dimensional relief with every movement to recreate the illusion of the ocean floor. The trim receives a luxurious platinum-plated finish. The clip adopts a dynamic curve recalling the undulation of a swell. The top of the cap bears the finely engraved authentic signature of the writer. As this is a ballpoint pen, the deployment mechanism operates by continuous rotation. The upper section turns with a weighty and silent movement, guaranteeing the refill’s immediate readiness on paper.
Why this Montblanc pen
This numbered edition, limited to 16500 pieces worldwide, represents a singular opportunity to acquire a part of contemporary writing instrument history. The market particularly seeks examples from this period that have retained their original brilliance and complete documentation. This model stands out through its vibrant navy-blue hue, highly prized by admirers of the Hamburg Maison. The density of the brass beneath the lacquer offers perfect inertia in hand, preventing any fatigue during long writing sessions. It asserts itself as an ideal statement instrument for signing important documents or accompanying a daily travel journal.
Delivered contents and condition
This exceptional writing piece is presented in its exclusive original case, a true literary sanctuary. The rigid box, designed like a precious midnight-blue library grimoire, delicately houses the pen. The outer box illustrated with a diver and the specific authenticity booklet complete this full collector’s set. Discovering this work of art delivers an immediate thrill: it reveals itself in a vertiginous state of preservation, with an absolutely like-new appearance. The oceanic translucent lacquer retains an abyssal depth and vibrant relief, entirely free from the slightest alteration. The luxurious platinum-plated trim radiates with an immaculate mirror shine, catching the light with hypnotic intensity. Mechanically sovereign, the rotating system deploys the refill with a weighty and silent smoothness. A writing masterpiece, ready to elevate your words with abyssal elegance.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece. We offer you a 24-month warranty on the internal mechanism. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. Leader in second-hand goods in Switzerland and backed by the widest network of boutiques, we offer online reservation for an in-store fitting and collection, or fully secured international shipping.
* Like-new condition – Ballpoint pen in an exceptional state of preservation, with no signs of wear whatsoever. Intact blue lacquer, brilliant platinum-plated trim and flawless rotating mechanism.
