Cross guarantees the mechanism against mechanical failure regardless of age, but you need proof of original purchase and the warranty excludes loose caps and non-Cross refills.
Build14/30
It is a slim pen with a lustrous chrome finish and a swivel propel and repel mechanism, and the product page doesn't say where it is made.
Track record19/20
A.T. Cross has been around since 1846 and says the Classic Century design has been in its line for over seventy years.
Repairable12/20
Warranty repairs cost a $20 processing fee plus shipping, and replacement #8513 refills come in several colors and widths.
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Warranty, 30. What the company will actually fix or replace, read from their own policy.
Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.
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