Lot 30
MONTBLANC
MONTBLANC 1858 GÉOSPHÈRE 0 OXYGEN CARBO₂ ONLY WATCH UNIQUE PIECE
A unique edition of Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen CARBO₂ presenting for the very first time at Only Watch an exclusive brand new material, 0 oxygen in the case.
Description
This one-of-a-kind timepiece joins the Maison’s series of “Zero Oxygen” and will introduce a new collection based on this piece that will be revealed in April 2024. Like all of Montblanc’s 0 Oxygen pieces, this unique watch features several benefits for explorers who need their equipment to work in harsh environments.
Zero oxygen inside the case not only eliminates fogging, which can occur with drastic temperature changes at altitude, but also prevents oxidization. Without oxygen, all the components last longer and will provide unfaltering precision over time.
Specifications
Model name:
Montblanc 1858 Géosphère 0 Oxygen CARBO₂ Only Watch Unique Piece
Ref: 132299
Case:
The 43mm case comes with a luminous glacier blue outline of Mount Everest on the side that only the wearer can see, fluted bi-directional black ceramic bezel with the compass cardinal points and “OW” for “Only Watch” depicting West — On the titanium case back, a realistic picture of the world's highest peak engraved in 3D laser
Dial:
Electric blue glacier pattern dial and worldtime meridians with Only Watch’s 10th Edition rainbow colour theme
Calibre:
MB 29.25 automatic movement with Montblanc’s Manufacture worldtime complication, which includes turning Northern and Southern Hemisphere globes, a 24-hour scale, day & night indications, dual time display, and a date.
Bracelet:
Black interchangeable textile strap made of 80 % recycled material
Dimensions:
Diameter: 43.5mm
Height: 13mm
Specificities:
The new case material is created using a pioneering technological development that captures CO₂ and mixes it with ultra-light carbon fiber to create an innovative composite watch case: the CARBO₂.
Experience
For this unique piece, our mark maker has donated his ice pick and written a note to the watch’s future owner about how he sees the world in 100 years. This hand-written note, along with the watch, has been encased in a zero-oxygen ice-like capsule. To access the watch, the future owner will need to take the ice pick to break the case, but they can, of course, leave this difficult decision to the next generation if they should choose.
The brand
Montblanc
Synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and design, Montblanc has been pushing the boundaries of innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionised the culture of writing in 1906. Ingenuity and imagination continue to be driving forces for the Maison today as it advances its expression of fine craftsmanship across product categories: writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies and accessories.
Reflecting upon its ongoing mission to create fine lifetime companions born from bold ideas and expertly crafted through the skills of the Maison’s artisans, the iconic Montblanc Emblem has become the ultimate seal of performance, quality and an expression of sophisticated style. As part of its on-going commitment to elevating and support those who strive to leave their mark, Montblanc continues to assert its encouragement of education programs around the world and initiatives that inspire people to express their full potential.