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9 August 2012, 08:03 PM | #1 |
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Sir Edmund Hillary's Rolex
I'm sure this has been posted and discussed before, but a quick search did not reveal the relevant thread to me.
On a visit to Zurich I went to the Beyer Museum and found Sir Edmund Hillary's Everest watch on display: |
9 August 2012, 08:21 PM | #2 |
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Wow great piece of history there, thanks for sharing!
Also that strap looks massive, big wrists? thanks again
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9 August 2012, 10:37 PM | #3 |
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Jake had a big story about it 1-2 years ago.
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10 August 2012, 03:34 PM | #4 |
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nice pic....very important in the history of the explorer.....
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I thought this watch was in suspension at Rolex HQ in Geneva, also did they have any Smiths on display as those were in use during the ascension too?
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was the giant strap to fit over the jacket?
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Rolex have now scaled the highest point on earth...
As well as reached deepest point in the ocean. Just incredible... |
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