A Smiths PW25 homage to a Rolex Explorer. The Rolex went with Sir Hillary to the top of Everest while Mr. Norgay was wearing his Smiths. I like the vintage vibe
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Rory
Vintage and modern, mechanical and quartz, iconic and odd...I love them all! Nothing is better than a watch and its story to pass the time.
italy
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It was actually a Smiths.👇🏻
Sir Edmund Hillary has stated in writing that he took a Smiths watch to the summit and no other, and he has offered the actual watch which he wore to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers for permanent exhibition in their museum at the Guildhall.
Here’s a good article.
https://www.outdoorjournal.com/featured/opinion-editorial/rolex-vs-smiths-which-watch-summited-everest-in-1953-putting-a-controversy-to-rest/
Wow, what a great article, let the truth be known!!
Here’s a good article.
https://www.outdoorjournal.com/featured/opinion-editorial/rolex-vs-smiths-which-watch-summited-everest-in-1953-putting-a-controversy-to-rest/
Thank you, this is setting the history straight for me!
No problem Rory! I never knew until I got a Smiths!