Smiths Everest automatic (1963) Current Collection they supplied the watches for

they supplied the watches for the years from 1967 - 1970

Professional maker of marks Vic Lee created the detailed artwork of Fantastic Exploits

During the expedition both climbers were equipped with watches from Rolex and Smiths (it's believed that Hillary wore his Smiths watch and Norgay a Rolex)

It’s fair to say that they didn’t produce a wrist-watch movement from scratch

Smiths Everest automatic (1963) Current Collection they supplied the watches forThis is an outstanding example of the elusive Smiths automatic in the heavy gold case. This watch has the bolder style of gold case and is hallmarked in Edinburgh for 1963 (date letter 'h'). The dial and case of this watch are both in great condition. Smiths produced the automatic in two types of gold cases, one with thin lugs and the other (this type) with bold, heavier lugs. The automatic movement was the apex of technical development by Smiths,