Waterman Registry

Waterman · c. 1976-1989

Waterman Executive

French Era
Filling System Cartridge/converter
Nib 18k gold
Material Lacquer over brass
Colors Tortoiseshell lacquer, Gold-plated fluted, Frosted steel

What to Look For

Designed by Alain Carre. Earlier version (c. 1976, as 'DG - Directeur General') has brown lacquer inlays and 18K inlaid nib. Standard Executive has three cap lip rings, two cap top rings, ribbed corncob-style section.

A high-end 1980s pen with 18K nibs in lacquer over brass. Designed by Alain Carre. Three cap lip rings, two cap top rings, ribbed corncob-style section.1

Finishes include tortoiseshell lacquer, gold-plated fluted, and frosted steel.2

  1. Penstylo, “Waterman Penography 1980 onwards.” Link

  2. David Nishimura, “Vintage Pen Catalog: Waterman European,” vintagepens.com. Link