The Waterman's Champion 501 was probably made from around 1946, it bears a striking resemblance to the Waterman-Jif 'New Look' pens of that period.
Finished in light grey celluloid with Gold filled trim, the set, comprising a fountain pen and propelling pencil, has been fully serviced and is in excellent condition throughout. It has a bright, unfaded surface with very sharp imprints and excellent gold filling to the clips, cap bands, and lever.
At 13.6 cm. capped and an impressive 16.2 cm. capped the 501 is a long, slim, and elegant pen, markedly different from and more modern in design than the more common Waterman pens of the period.
The 14 Ct. Gold Waterman W2-B nib writes with a fine line which flexes to medium with a little pressure on the downward strokes, adding character to the writing.
The pencil has a smooth rotary action, operated by rotating the cone to extend and retract the lead.
the set is presented in a new, high quality double pen case, it will serve well for transportation, protection, and display.
The Waterman's Champion 501 is not a common pen by any means and a complete set in such outstanding condition comes along very rarely.