{"product_id":"waterman-laureat-ballpoint-pen-blue-marble","title":"Waterman Laureat Ballpoint Pen - Blue Marble","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Waterman Laureat Ballpoint Pen - Blue Marble combines the Laureat collection's characteristic proportions with the Blue Marble finish. Designed and manufactured in France, this ballpoint reflects Waterman's emphasis on refined materials, balanced handling, and a distinctly Parisian approach to everyday writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Laureat Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced from the mid-1980s into the late 1990s, the Laureat combined lacquered brass construction with a streamlined cylindrical profile. It sits within the same design era as the Maestro and Expert, but its slightly slimmer body and secure posting shape give it a distinct balance in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish and Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Marble treatment uses layered lacquer with irregular veining rather than a flat single color. As the instrument turns in the light, darker lines and lighter mineral-like areas move across the body, giving each example more visual depth than a conventional gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ballpoint mechanism provides dependable everyday operation and accepts Waterman ballpoint refills. Its controlled ink delivery is suited to signatures, professional notes, and regular desk use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Laureat is often overlooked beside better-known Waterman collections, yet its long production run, marbled lacquers, and coordinated writing formats make it an important part of the brand's modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Ballpoint Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Waterman Laureat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Blue Marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Color: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefill Type: Waterman ballpoint refill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Waterman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54500949360915,"sku":"WA-LAUBM-BP","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Waterman-Laureat-Ballpoint-Pen-Blue-Marble-leaning.jpg?v=1785618976","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/waterman-laureat-ballpoint-pen-blue-marble","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}