The Historical 1953 Mt. Everest Rolex of Dr. Charles Evans ...

[philipp]

I'm very proud to present you the all original Everest 1953 Rolex Ref 6098 of Dr.Charles Evans, who made the first attempt to conquer Mt. Everest 3 days prior Hillary & Tenzing's success, on May 26th 1953 reaching the top up to only 70 meters before giving up their attempt due to weather chance. He and Tom Bourdillon where the first choice of military team leader John Hunt, both Charles & Tom where British and both were seen as strongest to make the first successful conquest happen after the British tried for more then 20 years. Charles Rolex is still in all original condition, his super historical Rolex was already in 1952 on the greatest mountain during the Swiss attempt with Lambert & Tenzing Cho Oyu 1952 ‘Research for Mt.Everest expedition’. Now look at it, isn't it a beauty? Super fat case, brilliant radium patina, elegant markers, very readable luminous hands & blue second hand..



The engraved historical important Rolex case back, Everest 1953 - Dr. R.C. Evans..


Directly after their May 26th 1953 attempt, totally exhausted due to failing oxygen tanks..Clearly visible, Dr. Evans Everest Rolex!..


Sir Robert Charles Evans M.D., DSc, (19 October 1918 – 5 December 1995), was a British mountaineer, surgeon, and educator.


Born in Liverpool, he was raised in Wales and became a fluent Welsh language speaker. Educated at Shrewsbury School and Oxford University, where he studied medicine, he qualified as a doctor in 1942 and joined the Royal Army Medical Corps. He had previously climbed many of the classic routes in the Alps and put this experience to good use during travels in Sikkim and the Himalaya during the war. After demobilisation in 1947, he was a surgeon in Liverpool until 1957.


As you can see, Dr. Evans was very proud to wear his Rolex. On almost all picture we see it clearly visible! ;-)


Evans was John Hunt's deputy leader on the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition which made the first ascent of Everest in 1953. With Tom Bourdillon, he made the first ascent of the South Summit, coming within three hundred feet of the main summit of Everest on 26 May 1953, but was forced to turn back. Everest was summited by their teammates Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay three days later, on 29 May 1953...


Dr. Charles Evans & Tom Bourdillon on their way to the Summit, May 26th 1953..
















All together, after Hillary & Tenzing made it to the top of Mt. Everest, 3 days later after Evans attempt..




George Bands 1953 Everest Rolex on the right & his 1955 Kangchenjunca, 3th highest and even more dangerous mountain of the world of which Charles Evans was team leader..




Exceptional moment...you even see George Band explaining me all his memories! What a humble explorer!!..
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Sir Edmunds Hillary's vintage Rolex collection, we managed to get back to New Sealand family trust..






Alfred Gregory's Everest Rolex. Being a photographer, he really knew how to capture the special moments during the British Expedition..


Evans was the leader of the expedition which first climbed Kangchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, in 1955. George Band, ex 1953 Everest, was also there. He served as the Principal of the University College of North Wales (now called Bangor University), from 1958 to 1984. He was President of the Alpine Club from 1967 to 1970. Directly after the conquest of Everest, Rolex started their famous "ToolWatch - SportWatch Evolution"..



Historical breakpoint, Everest Toolwatch next to Rolex - Panerai Ref 6152/1..


The real deal, Everest '53 Evans Rolex next to wannabes..


Evolution of the magical Rolex Sport Collection...




Early Beyer Bubbleback next to much bigger, Ref 6098, the Everest Rolex..


Interesting 'Elegant' of Mike Woods private collections..


Early octagonal Rolex Oyster inspiration ...


Plenty to pick from in Footballers City...


Mike is checking out his next ride, from yellow to red..


Back home, mission accomplished! Many thanks to the family that gave me this unique opportunity owning a super rare piece of Rolex history & British mountaineering. I'm very proud wearing it! Hope you enjoy this Rolex Heritage!



http://rolexpassionreport.com/10685/...t-expeditions/

Ciao Philipp

[Vastatio]

Congrats Philipp,

Another great catch!

I think this time it´s really more about the history than the watch itself.

[Georgio1962]

Wow, Philipp, another exciting story of a great watch!

I really like it, the story as well as the watch!

Congratulations to this unique timepice!

[philipp]

[Vastatio]

It seems like you´re sweeping the market

[Macuser]

Great story - many thanks for showing .

[Pete-LV]

Danke fürs mitnehmen !

Eine tolle Story !

Ich lese deine Beiträge immer gern Philipp !

[philipp]

The Ultimate Expedition & Mountaineering Watch..



Tested by Mountaineers in the Himalayas..


The Rolex World of Exploration, Mt.Everest conquest started Rolex famous Sports Watch Concept.

[ReneS]

Deine Berichte sind echt klasse Danke fürs teilhaben lassen!

[The Rolex Prince]

[markus247]

Philipp, vielen Dank für´s Zeigen

[philipp]

British Explorers, ultra rare Rolex heritage..

[philipp]

From the Bottum of the Sea to the Top of the World..

[Jane76]

Great!

[Gerard]

Fantastic write up Philipp, and a usual with loads of great shots.!

I enjoy reading it.

[alicia]

großartige "Zeitzeugen" - vielen Dank

[GHK]

Great story, great pics, beautiful watch - thanks for sharing!

(OT: Astonishingly the SUB was cheaper than the EX in these days...)

Gerd

[Calimero]

Wonderfull impressions and an interesting background.
Thanks !

[thommy17]

Wahnsinn Philipp und 1000 Dank, dass Du uns am heiligsten der heiligen teilhaben lässt!

Sie könnten in kaum besser Hände gelangen als in Deine!

Enjoy!!!

Grüße

Thommy