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Taffi Abernathy · 4 November 2009, 01:46 PM

I admit that I lost a Mont Blanc several years ago and it hurt, really hurt. I was running late to meet a friend, clipped it to my lanyard and raced a couple of blocks. When I looked down one hour later, it was gone. I tried to retrace my steps, but no luck. I can't help thinking someone else got very lucky. Have you had a similar experience?

Yume-sama · 4 November 2009, 02:02 PM

I did... but... only for several months. It ended up being in my large suitcase that I don't travel on airplanes with.

I was quite depressed about it, I thought it was gone forever.

Bisquitlips · 4 November 2009, 02:05 PM

The first MB FP that I ever purchased was a beautiful 144 in black resin with gold furniture. I lost that pen for about 6 months and was heartsick about it. At that time I could not afford to replace it and that pen had traveled into China and Malaysia with me, faithfully chronicling that adventure. One of my first trips abroad.

One day I reached under the seat of our van found it!! It had nestled itself next to the seat mount on the floor where it was almost impossible to see or get to. I still have that pen and love it.

Some pens just have a history that are meaningful to the owner and are irreplaceable. I count myself fortunate to still have my first MB FP and hope someday to pass it down to one of my children along with its history and the journals it has written.

DanP · 4 November 2009, 04:13 PM

I lost a crystique pen once maybe $100 felt pretty stupid

Lol-x · 4 November 2009, 05:27 PM

Yes....I have unfortunately has a similar experience....or should I say several

Perhaps the most memorable was a not 1 but indeed 2 Mont Blanc pens I purchased on my first trip to Hong Kong. They were a 144 Fountain Pen with just a beautiful nib, and a Mont Blanc roller ball with full tip to toe 18K gold plating or vermeil it was a very rich gold colour the likes I've never seen that before or since. Anyway, I also purchased a Montblanc 2 pen pouch to carry them in.

Some months later I went to court, with them in my top pocket inside the leather MB case. I remember coming out of court talking and bending over to pick up my books. Left court and got back to the office. No pens to be found.

I went back to court twice that day to try to find my pens, asked everyone.........no luck, gone never to be seen again.

There was a group of school children visiting court that day, and I can't help but think they found my pens...............the rest is history.

BarkMaster · 4 November 2009, 09:29 PM

Many years ago, I had a particularly nice Waterman that was given to me as a gift. It wasn't the most expensive pen in the world, but it was my favorite at the time and was my daily pen for several years.

Went to Happy Hour / club hopping in work clothes (suit/tie back then - b4 business casual). Was having a great time, but noticed that the pen was missing while at the 3rd place. Re-traced my steps, but no luck.

Not a huge financial loss, but it sucked just the same.

Nick1959 · 4 November 2009, 10:19 PM

I have not lost one but the fear of losing sort of makes me scared to take my nice pens anywhere. I have Du Pont and a MB Meister which I use it only in my office.

dalip · 4 November 2009, 10:51 PM

These stories are way too sad

2th Dr · 4 November 2009, 11:44 PM

Nope, never have (Knock on wood). But I must say before I bought my first nice pen, I hesitated for that very reason. I wondered how I would deal with it if I lost it. I guess that's why I've never lost one... Overly cautious!

dalip · 4 November 2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Nope, never have (Knock on wood). But I must say before I bought my first nice pen, I hesitated for that very reason. I wondered how I would deal with it if I lost it. I guess that's why I've never lost one... Overly cautious!

good Mark..way too much Pen carnage around here

BarkMaster · 5 November 2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Pen carnage

I got a visual of one of Jocke's repair missions, only on a "MB" instead of a "Rolex". Hmm... vises, blow torches, cutting wheels...

dalip · 5 November 2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

I got a visual of one of Jocke's repair missions, only on a "MB" instead of a "Rolex". Hmm... vises, blow torches, cutting wheels...

nasty stuff...erase that awful image...and get to work

datejust1 · 5 November 2009, 12:14 AM

yeah... a PanAm Montblanc...

dalip · 5 November 2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust1

yeah... a PanAm Montblanc...

aaarrggggg...you're killing me with all this Pen death

2th Dr · 5 November 2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

I got a visual of one of Jocke's repair missions, only on a "MB" instead of a "Rolex". Hmm... vises, blow torches, cutting wheels...

Oh good lord! Perish the thought!

4 November 2009, 01:46 PM	#1
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	True Confessions: Have You Lost A Pen of Value? I admit that I lost a Mont Blanc several years ago and it hurt, really hurt. I was running late to meet a friend, clipped it to my lanyard and raced a couple of blocks. When I looked down one hour later, it was gone. I tried to retrace my steps, but no luck. I can't help thinking someone else got very lucky. Have you had a similar experience? __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

4 November 2009, 02:05 PM	#3
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	The first MB FP that I ever purchased was a beautiful 144 in black resin with gold furniture. I lost that pen for about 6 months and was heartsick about it. At that time I could not afford to replace it and that pen had traveled into China and Malaysia with me, faithfully chronicling that adventure. One of my first trips abroad. One day I reached under the seat of our van found it!! It had nestled itself next to the seat mount on the floor where it was almost impossible to see or get to. I still have that pen and love it. Some pens just have a history that are meaningful to the owner and are irreplaceable. I count myself fortunate to still have my first MB FP and hope someday to pass it down to one of my children along with its history and the journals it has written. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

4 November 2009, 05:27 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,229	Yes....I have unfortunately has a similar experience....or should I say several Perhaps the most memorable was a not 1 but indeed 2 Mont Blanc pens I purchased on my first trip to Hong Kong. They were a 144 Fountain Pen with just a beautiful nib, and a Mont Blanc roller ball with full tip to toe 18K gold plating or vermeil it was a very rich gold colour the likes I've never seen that before or since. Anyway, I also purchased a Montblanc 2 pen pouch to carry them in. Some months later I went to court, with them in my top pocket inside the leather MB case. I remember coming out of court talking and bending over to pick up my books. Left court and got back to the office. No pens to be found. I went back to court twice that day to try to find my pens, asked everyone.........no luck, gone never to be seen again. There was a group of school children visiting court that day, and I can't help but think they found my pens...............the rest is history. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 November 2009, 09:29 PM	#6
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Many years ago, I had a particularly nice Waterman that was given to me as a gift. It wasn't the most expensive pen in the world, but it was my favorite at the time and was my daily pen for several years. Went to Happy Hour / club hopping in work clothes (suit/tie back then - b4 business casual). Was having a great time, but noticed that the pen was missing while at the 3rd place. Re-traced my steps, but no luck. Not a huge financial loss, but it sucked just the same. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

4 November 2009, 10:19 PM	#7
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	I have not lost one but the fear of losing sort of makes me scared to take my nice pens anywhere. I have Du Pont and a MB Meister which I use it only in my office. __________________ Regards, Nick Rolex Oyster Perpetual, DSSD,TT GMT IIC Daytona SS Breitling Chronomat CX 20000 Swiss Military,Longine Grande

4 November 2009, 02:02 PM	#2
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I did... but... only for several months. It ended up being in my large suitcase that I don't travel on airplanes with. I was quite depressed about it, I thought it was gone forever.

4 November 2009, 04:13 PM	#4
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	I lost a crystique pen once maybe $100 felt pretty stupid

4 November 2009, 10:51 PM	#8
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	These stories are way too sad __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

4 November 2009, 11:44 PM	#9
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Nope, never have (Knock on wood). But I must say before I bought my first nice pen, I hesitated for that very reason. I wondered how I would deal with it if I lost it. I guess that's why I've never lost one... Overly cautious!

5 November 2009, 12:14 AM	#13
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	yeah... a PanAm Montblanc...

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