Which famous mountain climber wore a Rolex during the first successful ascent of Mount Everest?
Sir Edmund Hillary
Tenzing Norgay
Reinhold Messner
George Mallory
Answer
Sir Edmund Hillary wore a Rolex Oyster Perpetual during the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. This event helped to establish Rolex's reputation for producing durable and reliable watches.
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