Early Waterman pens were marked on the end of the barrel with a numeric code that clearly identified the model.

Waterman Archive

Ref. 766

Waterman 513 pen and pencil, light and dark blue pearl, 14crt gold medium nib to pen, three cap bands, gold filled trim, lever filling pen, no marks or scratches to pen or pencil, original box and guarantee, circa 1950, (very good). Sold

Ref. 733

The limited edition Waterman Serenite in Cocobolo wood with matt silver trim, 18crt gold medium nib overlaid with rhodium, filled from an ink bottle or cartridge, limited to 3000 units, this example is number 2054, uninked and mint in all respects, supplied in a wooden gift box and with all papers and documentation, (mint in all respects). Sold

Ref. 312

Waterman 512V, light and dark striated blue, lever filler, 14crt 2A nib, slight brassing to the clip but otherwise perfect, circa 1946. Sold

Ref. 686

Waterman's 452 1/2V ring top vest pocket pen in sterling silver, hand engraved vine pattern, engraved "Percy", 3 5/8" long, damaged nib (iridium missing), dings to the base of barrel, circa 1925. Sold