Also, fun facts: Hillary and Norgay did not wear Rolex to the top of Mt. Everest and Don Walsh did not know Piccard had strapped a Rolex to the outside of the Trieste. If he had known, he would not have allowed it.
More accurately, Smiths sponsored Hillary. Rolex sponsored the British Mt. Everest Expedition of 1953 through the Royal Geographical Society and Sir John Hunt, the expedition leader. Neither company knew about the conflicting sponsorships until after the expedition was successful.
Well done. This was a great read.
Also, fun facts: Hillary and Norgay did not wear Rolex to the top of Mt. Everest and Don Walsh did not know Piccard had strapped a Rolex to the outside of the Trieste. If he had known, he would not have allowed it.
Oh interesting. Rolex sponsored Hillary but he wore Smith De Luxe watch. Haha
More accurately, Smiths sponsored Hillary. Rolex sponsored the British Mt. Everest Expedition of 1953 through the Royal Geographical Society and Sir John Hunt, the expedition leader. Neither company knew about the conflicting sponsorships until after the expedition was successful.
Thanks for the history lesson! Very helpful :)