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Waterman Carène Opera Ball Pen – Black & Gold GT
A few questions worth asking before you own one.
What makes the Carène different from every other Waterman?
The Carène was born from a simple but bold idea — what if a pen looked like it was designed by a naval architect? Its barrel curves the way a yacht's hull does: fluid, continuous, almost liquid in motion. No other line in the Waterman catalogue moves quite like this one.
And what does the Opera edition add to that?
Drama. The signature Carène silhouette is dressed here in a deep black lacquer finish, with a gold-plated cap that carries the Opera Collection's engraved motif — an ode to the ornate detailing found in grand European opera houses. It's the same iconic shape, given a formalwear upgrade.
How does it feel in the hand?
Substantial. At 140mm and 40g, this is the heaviest of the Opera ball pens — enough weight to feel intentional with every signature, without tipping into cumbersome. The twist-cap mechanism is smooth and immediate, no fumbling before you write.
Is it built to last?
Made in France, finished in lacquered metal, and backed by Waterman's international warranty — this isn't a pen you'll be replacing in a year. It's built the way heirlooms are built.
Quick specs, for the record:
Brand: Waterman | Line: Carène Opera | Origin: France | Type: Ball Pen | Finish: Black & Gold, Lacquered Metal | Closure: Twist-cap | Diameter: 13mm | Length: 140mm | Weight: 40g | Warranty: International (Waterman France) | Packaging: Original gift box with warranty card
So, why buy it from Makoba?
Because a limited edition is only worth owning if it's genuine. Makoba is India's largest pen retailer, sourcing every Waterman piece through authorized channels — original packaging, real warranty card, no shortcuts. Add fast pan-India shipping and a WhatsApp team that actually understands pens, and you've got a buying experience that matches the pen's own standard.
Technical Specification
Title
Waterman Carene Opera Ball Pen - Black & Gold GT
Brand
Waterman
Collection
Carene
Product Origin
France
Product Type
Ball Pen
Colour
Black & Gold
Cap & Barrel
Lacquered Metal
Cap Mechanism How to remove the cap of the pen when its closed.
Twist-cap
Diameter
13mm
Total Length
140mm
Total Weight The total weight of the pen including the cap and barrel. The pen is not filled with ink when measuring this.
40g
Warranty
As per International warranty guidelines provided by Waterman France
Packaging
Original brand packaging with International warranty card
Notes
This is only for sale in India and Nepal.
Customer Reviews
FAQ’s
Wondering what is our return / refund policy?
We do accept returns and refunds. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Product has to be in an unused condition with all its tags, warranty certificates and user manuals (if any) in tact.
- Return request is raised within 3 days of receipt of product.
- Consumables like inks, refills and paper products cannot be returned or exchanged.
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When are orders shipped?
Every order creates an adrenaline rush in our team so any order received before 1PM will usually be shipped on the same day itself. However, due to unforeseen circumstances if we are not able to get your ready, rest assured we will ship it the next day. For more information on shipping, check out our shipping policy section.
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