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Waterman Pen Market Statistics

Analysis of 3,403 eBay listings for Waterman writing instruments.

What you'll usually pay

$85 typical price

Most are between$22–$386

Brand new$88.8

Used$92.6

On sale now3,403

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in stainless steel models, which trade 24% below the market median. Premium value is concentrated in 18K gold nibs and Broad nib sizes, both seeing increases of 122% and 146% respectively.

📈 Price history

Tracked daily since June 22, 2026 — median $85 → $89.5 (+5%).

🔄 What changed

Jul 25▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 5% ($99.99 → $95)

Jul 20▲ PRICEMedian price rose 11% ($90 → $100)

Jul 19▲ PRICEMedian price rose 13% ($79.99 → $90)

Jul 18▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($85 → $79.99)

Jul 17▲ PRICEMedian price rose 6% ($79.99 → $85)

Jul 14▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 11% ($90 → $80)

Jul 12▲ PRICEMedian price rose 13% ($79.99 → $90)

Jul 10▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($85 → $79.97)

Jul 9▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($80.64 → $85)

Jul 8▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 8% ($88 → $80.64)

Jul 5▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($85 → $89)

💚 Best value for your money

Stainless Steel 696 on sale$65 · 24% cheaper

Price by nib size

Not Specified

$87.38+3%

Fine (F)

$89.95+6%

Medium (M)

$102+20%

Extra Fine (EF)

$178+109%

Broad (B)

$209+146%

Why? Prices vary significantly by rarity, with Broad nibs at 209 and Not Specified at 87.38.

Price by vintage

Yes

$85

Not Specified

$87.38+3%

$117+38%

Why? Modern pens command a premium over vintage models, peaking at 117 compared to 85 for vintage.

Price by nib material

Stainless Steel

$65-24%

Not Specified

$87.38+3%

Gold, 14K

$115+35%

Gold, 18K

$189+122%

Why? Material quality drives a wide spread from stainless steel at 65 to 18K gold at 189.

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Common questions

What is the typical price for a Waterman pen?

The market median price across all listings is 85.

How much more do 18K gold nibs cost compared to the median?

18K gold nibs have a median price of 189, representing a 122% increase over the market median.

Are used Waterman pens more expensive than new ones?

Yes, the used median is 92.6 compared to a new median of 88.8.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $22–$386, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 22, 2026.