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Tag: 29th May 1953
Rolex vs. Smiths: Which Watch Summited Everest in 1953? Putting a Controversy to Rest
It is commonly-accepted knowledge that there was a Rolex on the summit of Everest in 1953. In reality, it was the swansong of a now-defunct English brand called Smiths.
