May 29, 1953 was the day when Sir Edmund Hillary created history by scaling Mt. Everest with his favorite Rolex on his wrist. Sir Hillary was very fond of his Rolex Oyster and hence wore it at the time when he climbed the highest peak. The Rolex Oyster indicates the stupendous success that Edmund Hillary enjoyed in mountaineering and the respect he gained from fellow mountaineers and expedition enthusiasts. Born on 20 July, 1919 in Auckland, New Zealand to Gertrude and Percival Augustus Hillary, Edmund attended Auckland Grammar School. He later attended the University of Auckland. At 6 feet [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers
- Written by John Lavitt
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