Montblanc sets world records with Nimsdai Purja
On May 16, 2022, Nimsdai Purja – wearing the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Chronograph “0 Oxygen” LE290 – achieved the extraordinary feat of being the first mountaineer to ascend the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga without supplemental oxygen in the record-breaking timeframe of just 8 days, 23 hours and 10 minutes
He also set a second record of doing the Everest to Lhotse traverse without oxygen in 26 hours. From May 7 to May 16, 2022, Nepal-born British mountaineer Nimsdai Purja pushed the boundaries of what is possible by first climbing Kanchenjunga, followed by Everest and finally Lhotse, all without any oxygen to assist him.
The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Chronograph “0 Oxygen” timepiece, limited to 290 pieces, has several benefits for explorers who need their equipment to work in some of the harshest environments. Zero oxygen inside the movement 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 greater precision over time.
Montblanc is proud to support the Nimsdai Foundation’s Big Mountain Cleanup initiative to keep these magnificent mountains clean for future generations.
