1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz Limited Edition 829
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1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz Limited Edition 829

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At a glance
Price
EUR 10,100
Case size
43.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Case material
Titanium and composite with volcanic ash
Movement
Calibre MB 29.25 automatic
Power reserve
42 hours
Water resistance
100m
Limited
829 pieces
The brief

Montblanc introduces the 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz, a worldtimer inspired by Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrouz. This limited edition features a unique case incorporating volcanic ash and is designed for extreme conditions with its oxygen-free construction.

  • Limited to 829 pieces
  • Price: EUR 10,100
  • 43.5mm titanium case
  • 13mm thickness
  • 100m water resistance
  • Calibre MB 29.25 automatic movement
  • 42-hour power reserve
Across the sources

The case features a proprietary composite middle case made from volcanic ash, aluminised basalt fibres, calcium carbonate, and bio-sourced resin, with the outline of Mount Elbrouz engraved and filled with orange-emission Super-LumiNova.

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The watch is sealed in a nitrogen-filled, oxygen-free environment to prevent moisture ingress and fogging, a feature crucial for high-altitude use.

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The dial has a glacier-patterned base with a white-brown sfumato finish, and vintage design cues like elongated cathedral hands and a railway minutes track are present.

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The worldtime complication uses two rotating globes depicting the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, each with a 24-hour scale and day/night indicator.

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A sub-dial at 9 o'clock tracks a second time zone, set via a pusher, and the date aperture is at 3 o'clock.

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The movement, calibre MB 29.25, is based on a Sellita SW 300-1 with an in-house worldtime complication module.

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It comes with two interchangeable rubber straps: one light brown and one ivory, both with rope patterns.

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The limited edition quantity of 829 pieces references the year 1829, when Mount Elbrouz was first summited.

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