Inspired by three globally iconic cities that have truly made their mark on the modern world, CROSS unveils the Peerless Special Edition Collection of fine writing instruments. For the first edition, CROSS has chosen the cosmopolitan cities of London, New York and Tokyo.
The collection includes individual designs inspired by the unique architectural beauty of New York’s Chrysler Building, London’s Elizabeth Tower and Tokyo’s Skytree, with Swarovski® crystal accents in a classic CROSS conical top:
London
This pen has been etched with architectural detail reflecting aspects of London’s Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben.
The tower is a prominent symbol of the UK frequently used by filmmakers to establish London as the backdrop for a film. The fountain pen style includes a fine, 18CT solid gold nib.
Available in ballpoint pen and fountain pen styles, it is 23CT gold plate with a Swarovski® crystal in its classic conical top.
New York
This pen has been etched with architectural detail reflecting aspects of NYC’s famous Art Deco style skyscraper – still the tallest brick building in the world – the Chrysler Building.
The fountain pen style includes a rhodium plated, 18CT solid gold nib. 
Available in ball point pen and fountain pen styles, it is platinum plated and embellished with a Swarovski® crystal in its classic conical top. 
Tokyo
This pen has been etched with architectural detail reflecting aspects of Japan’s tallest structure and centre of broadcasting and communications, the Tokyo Skytree.
The fountain pen style includes a rhodium plated, 18CT solid gold nib.
It is available in ballpoint pen and fountain pen styles, in a satin black finish with a Swarovski® crystal in its classic conical top. 
Magnus Jonsson, Global CMO, A.T. CROSS, told us, “At CROSS we speak of “human greatness” as part of the brand’s DNA, both historically and moving into the future. Great cities have always served as an incubator for human greatness, producing large achievements in diverse categories like economics, social causes and the arts. As a tribute to the concept of urban centres as bastions of ingenuity, we have created the Peerless Special Edition Collection of fine writing instruments. The series is designed to celebrate the world’s most iconic cities and the human potential within each of them.”
Each pen is decorated with the geographic coordinate system of the city they represent, packaged in a specially fashioned keepsake box.
Ballpoint styles are RRP £275 and fountain pen styles are RRP £495. The collection can be purchased online at www.cross.com and at select retailers.
CROSS Peerless Special Edition Collection
- Swarovski® crystal accents
- Available in ballpoint pen and fountain pen styles
- Rhodium plated 18CT solid gold nib