On current Meisterstücks, on the middle cap ring there mostly stands only 'Meisterstück Pix Montblanc'; 'Pix' is an old brand designation. The model number (e.g. 146, 161, 164) has for some time no longer been engraved on the ring as standard, even if older catalogue photos still show this, because Montblanc often continues to use pictures over years. Serial number (PL...) and 'Germany' are, on the other hand, engraved on the clip. Collectors thus distinguish models not only by type but also by year of production.