For your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this exceptional Circa 1991 Montblanc Meisterstück No. 149 "Diplomat" Fountain Pen fitted with a 14K Two-Tone Medium nib. This example is simply amazing and preserved in remarkable Near Mint+ condition with the Montblanc box and literature.
Finding a Montblanc 149 in this level of preservation has become increasingly difficult. Most examples from this era have seen years of use, polishing, or repair, but this pen remains a true collector-grade time capsule.
This particular 149 features all of the highly desirable production characteristics collectors look for in this era of pen: the 14K bi-color nib, split ebonite feed, two-section barrel construction, clear ink window, and brass piston filling mechanism. The cap clip ring is stamped “W. Germany” on the back side. These features place production firmly in the highly collectible 1985 to 1991 transitional period.
Condition is simply outstanding. The cap and barrel are in magnificent Mint condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, teeth marks, repairs, or signs of use. The black precious resin retains a deep, rich gloss, and the pen presents as a properly preserved example should be.
The white snowcap emblem remains crisp and bright, while the gold-plated clip and cap bands show absolutely no wear whatsoever. The cap band is correctly stamped “MONTBLANC MEISTERSTÜCK No. 149,” and the cap threads engage perfectly, securing tightly to the barrel. There are no monograms or personal engravings.
One of the strongest indicators of originality and careful preservation is the ink-view window, which remains exceptionally clear—what collectors often refer to as “water clear.” This is a feature rarely seen on pens of this age and strongly supports its never-inked status.
The pen measures 5 7/8" capped, 6 5/8" posted, and weighs 1.28 ounces, giving it the perfect balance and proportions that have made the 149 Montblanc’s most iconic writing instrument.
The brass piston filling system has been tested with water only and functions exactly as designed—smooth, tight, and ready for use by the next owner.
The 14K bi-color Montblanc nib is a Medium point measuring approximately .82mm using digital calipers. The fountain pen nib writes with a smooth line range from fine (.53mm) to a broad (1.09mm). The writing sample was completed by dipping the nib in Faber-Castell Cobalt Blue ink with the exact pen in the listing images.
This is exactly the kind of Montblanc 149 serious collectors wait years to find—a genuine W. Germany era Diplomat 149 preserved in Near Mint,/Near Mint+ condition with its original presentation materials intact.
Quite simply, why pay boutique pricing of $1270+ for a modern production Montblanc when you can own an earlier, more collectible W. Germany example in near-new collector condition for significantly less?
This is not just a fountain pen—it is a collector-grade store of value and one of the finest Montblanc 149 examples you are likely to encounter.
