Montblanc offers a 0 Oxygen inspired by the South Pole
The blue tone of glacial ice has been highlighted on the dial of the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen South Pole Exploration Limited Edition, with an iced blue bi-directional anodised aluminium bezel with a luminescent cardinal point and a matching-coloured dial that features Montblanc’s special glacier motif, giving the impression of starring directly into the ice
This special dial was crafted by employing a special technique called gratté boisé, a time-consuming process that requires over 30 separate steps. This icy theme continues with a 42mm ultralight titanium case and interchangeable tapered bracelet that comes with a fine adjustment system and a new full-satinated finish. The timepiece also comes with an additional interchangeable grey textile strap with a rope pattern.
The timepiece joins Montblanc’s series of “Zero Oxygen” timepieces that feature several benefits. Zero oxygen inside the case not only eliminates fogging, which can occur with drastic temperature changes at altitude, but also prevents oxidisation. Without oxygen, all the components last far longer and will provide unfaltering precision over time.
The timepiece is powered by the Caliber MB 29.25, featuring an automatic movement with Montblanc’s Manufacture Worldtime complication with approx. 42 hours of power reserve. Both the Northern and Southern hemispheres are represented by two three-dimensional globes that turn anti-clockwise and include a day and night indication so that the wearer can see what time it is across the Earth at a simple glance. Montblanc has added Messner’s route across the South Pole on the Antarctic continent as a nod to its legendary Mark-Maker’s expedition. There is also a date at three o’clock and a dual time indication at nine o’clock.
To celebrate the full beauty of the South Pole, Montblanc has also added an engraving on the caseback of the Aurora Australis over Antarctica’s Paradise Bay, famous for its emperor penguins and whale spotting points, as well as for being one of the coldest and windiest places on Earth.
These Aurora Australis can also be seen on the dial at night with blue luminescence lighting up the continents and the dual time hand, while green luminescence highlights the hour and minute hands, the numerals and indexes, and the cardinal points.
The watch, limited to 1990 pieces, comes with both a titanium bracelet and a textile strap, which are easily interchangeable, and is available in Montblanc boutiques worldwide.
