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Tag: Sir Edmund Hillary
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.
Smiths: a Once-Proud British Icon That No-One’s Heard Of
The Outdoor Journal interviews Andy Rollings, a Smiths enthusiast who keeps 60-year-old wristwatches ticking away.
Has Everest’s famous Hillary Step Collapsed or Not?
The most prominent feature of Mt. Everest, named after Sir Edmund Hillary, has allegedly been destroyed.
