Montblanc focuses on transcendent virtuosity and chronographs
A watch that separates the harsh climbing without a cylinder from oxidation and condensation. The technology of “Zero Oxygen”, in which the two stories intersect, in which the movement is not exposed to oxygen at all, has taken the stage even higher.
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By Koichi Namiki
The life-saving techniques employed in the Geosphere in the harsh winter of high mountains seemed to be special equipment to provide Nirmal Purja, arguably the world’s best mountaineer of his time. In addition to the speed and creepiness that is versatile to the reliability of the three-hand watch that you want to choose for daily use, it is definitely a performance that is the reason for the heavy rotation.
It reminds me every year that the members of the Minerva Haute de Horology are doing a really good job under Montblanc.
MONTBLANC
Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition 28
The monopusher chronograph, which can be said to be a household art, has been eliminated from push buttons, and the chronograph operated by the bezel is the world’s first achievement. AU750 lime gold case× alligator strap, automatic, 42.5mm diameter, limited to 28 pieces worldwide. 7,811,100 yen (pre-priced, Japan not in stock) 〈MONTBLANC Customer Support TEL:0800-333-0102〉
Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Chronograph Zero Oxygen 8000 Limited Edition 290
In addition to the original GMT function that rotates the globe in both the north and south hemispheres, it is equipped with a transcendent technique that keeps the oxygen in the case at zero, and it is also a chronograph. Titanium case× anthracite woven strap, self-winding, 44mm diameter, limited to 290 pieces worldwide. 1,328,800 yen〈MONTBLANC Customer SupportTEL:0800-333-0102〉
Montblanc 1858 Automatic Date Zero Oxygen 8000
A three-hand model equipped with a Sfumato dark gray glacier pattern dial that reproduces the color of rock and ice, which is common to the new “8000”. The craftsmanship called the Gratte Boisé technique brings about an exquisite visual effect. SS case and bracelet, self-winding, 41mm diameter. 431,200 yen〈MONTBLANC Customer SupportTEL:0800-333-0102〉
Koichi Namiki
Editing: Akira Kamiya (GQ)
