Davidoff Pipes / Stem Type

[iamn8]

Towards the beginning of my long and storied pipe collecting career, perhaps the second of all six months, I won an auction for a "trio of Davidoff Billiards". I paid around $60/per. I'm not looking to start a debate on the merits of overly priced factory made pipes. It so happens these are three very nice looking billiards and I very much like the shape of the stem. What are these stems called? I smoked them for the first time today and based on my limited knowledge, they are damn nice pipes, especially for $60 apiece!!

 

[papipeguy]

I'm not sure if it is a technical term or not but reverse half saddle may be one way to describe them. I say reverse because the cut-away is generally on top of the stem. Those are nice looking pipes, by the way.

 

[pipebaum81]

Those are great looking pipes and the retail cost on those must be at least multiplied by a factor of 10 of what you paid for them. The best news is you like how they smoke! Sounds like you made out pretty well.

 

[iamn8]

Reverse half saddle huh? Thanks!! They are my least expensive pipes which makes me a lot more comfy smoking them. Thanks guys!

 

[stvalentine]

I recently bought an estate Davidoff in the apple shape with the same stem. I suppose it´s just a design idea that should be typical to Davidoff but I like it nevertheless. I got mine, just lightly smoked together with the original Davidoff leather pipe pouch (for two pipes) for a mere 50 Euros. They set you back here in Germany with about 300 to 400 Euros! 8O Mine needs still the gentle touch but I hope that I will find the time for it soon.
Your Billiards look gorgeous and I am sure you can´t go wrong with $60.00! ::

 

[brudnod]

Great catch! I got a black sandblasted billiard a couple of weeks ago for $76 off of eBay. Looks like it was never smoked. Great dry smoke. Might have been over-priced when new but a good deal from my point of view. There are still bargains to be had out there...

 

[iamn8]

It's funny how a Davidoff pipe, new off the showroom floor would be seen as overpriced garbage. However, when had at a far lower price, they are pretty decent damn pipes. I own a few very nice Dunhills and I'd rate these Davidofffs as equally nice to smoke. Obviously they lack the history and pedigree of Dunhill which you pay a premium for, but the Davidoffs are damn good pipes in my eye. I really like what I assume is their signature stem shape.
I'd love to see photos of other Davidoffs so please post if you have any!