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Follow on Google News | Everest Explorer Sir Edmund Hillary's Rolex Collection Up for AuctionAntiquorum's sale of Important Vintage and Modern Timepieces to be held Nov. 13 – 14 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva
By: Allan Kuefer It was then worn by him during the Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1955-1958 – the first overland crossing of Antarctica and the first expedition to reach the South Pole since Scott in 1912 – and as such it has immense historic significance. The watch, with a caseback engraved "Sir E. Hillary", is conservatively estimated to fetch up to about $20,000. Also part of the collection is a gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, ref. 15238, purchased by the explorer on the 50th Anniversary of the day he reached the summit of Everest, estimated at about $10,000; as well as a 1972 Rolex Explorer I and a 1973 Explorer II also owned by the great adventurer. more Rolex Explorer Details on http://www.allankuefer.com # # # our website: www.allankuefer.com Best quality of watch parts: Watch Cases, Watch Bracelets, Watch Bands. End
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