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    The Everest might actually be going up Everest



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    That's a decent piece of news in these interesting times. Everest should be open again by year. I hope that you'll be able to accommodate them, Eddie.

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    Wow, that would be cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markrlondon View Post
    Wow, that would be cool.
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    Very cool.
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    That is fantastic!!!

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    That would be amazing!

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    That would be amazing!

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    I've a dremel...


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    Quote Originally Posted by markrlondon View Post
    Wow, that would be cool.
    Very! ............. be great to see some pics of one up there!

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    Would be great if this could happen.

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    That is a resounding endorsement for Eddie and his resurrection of British watch brand well done Mate

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    I really hope this happens.

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    You can expect great things when you make great watches. Looks like Eddie has both. Congrats Eddie and hope that this can happen, the Everest certainly is up to the challenge of going up the mountain bearing the same name.

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    Eddie what a great story / endorsement. Its a great watch and deserves a good story

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    This is absolutely brilliant. I really hope that the summit attempt happens, with an Everest on their wrists. Imagine the positive publicity too! And not a R0£€* in sight.


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    Mount Everest: Nepal's government shuts off mountain amid virus outbreak
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51866342

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    Quote Originally Posted by abraxas View Post
    Mount Everest: Nepal's government shuts off mountain amid virus outbreak
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51866342
    Quote Originally Posted by PickleB View Post
    That's a decent piece of news in these interesting times. Everest should be open again by year. I hope that you'll be able to accommodate them, Eddie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bubi View Post
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    It's heavier than the watches. Plus they'd probably fight over it.

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    Which 36mm Everest are they after, or do you get to decide Eddie ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 459GMB View Post
    Which 36mm Everest are they after, or do you get to decide Eddie ?
    I too have been pondering on the same question. I decided on the PRS-25 36mm Black Dial unless they themselves choose the white dial, given that the original had a white dial. If I was them I would pick the Seafire, you cannot beat a quartz in those kind of situations. But anyway, I think the problem might be, as to whether such a thing as a clear back even exists...?

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    Quote Originally Posted by abraxas View Post
    I too have been pondering on the same question. I decided on the PRS-25 36mm Black Dial unless they themselves choose the white dial, given that the original had a white dial. If I was them I would pick the Seafire, you cannot beat a quartz in those kind of situations. But anyway, I think the problem might be, as to whether such a thing as a clear back even exists...?
    I have two blank case backs on my desk right now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NCC66 View Post
    This is absolutely brilliant. I really hope that the summit attempt happens, with an Everest on their wrists. Imagine the positive publicity too! And not a R0£€* in sight.


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    That's because they probably had to pay $11000 for a permit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I have two blank case backs on my desk right now.

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    Great job Eddie, always up for the challenge.

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    That's brilliant news. And an achievement to be proud of Eddie. Hope it happens for you.
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    The 'Expedition' is the one to go for, surely?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    The 'Expedition' is the one to go for, surely?
    The Expedition is based on the Antarctic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abraxas View Post
    The Expedition is based on the Antarctic.
    Loosely, maybe, but at least a Smiths. The regular Everest is based on a Rolex!
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    'Hillary' dial pattern Smiths, two similar Bensons, an 'Antarctic' and a Smiths Air Ministry.




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    Everest Expedition




    Everest




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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    The 'Expedition' is the one to go for, surely?
    That was my thought as well ...

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    If the watch is to actually go up the mountain, shouldn't it have some kind of special oil? The Hillary watch had "a special low-temperature lubricant developed by Smiths" back in the '50s.

    In modern times we see that Sinn developed a special oil for low temperature operations

    Temperature Resistance Technology
    https://www.sinn.de/en/Temperature_R...Technology.htm

    I would hate to see the Smiths breaking down on the mountain because of this detail being overlooked.

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    My everest crystal popped out just above pangboche, about 1000m lower than base camp.

    I also popped the screen of my smartwatch in lukla on the way down....

    Not the friendliest of trips for my watches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by farquare View Post
    My everest crystal popped out just above pangboche, about 1000m lower than base camp.

    I also popped the screen of my smartwatch in lukla on the way down....

    Not the friendliest of trips for my watches.
    That's interesting. I'm a pilot and regularly fly to those altitudes (unpressurised) wearing my Everest and obviously gain and lose that altitude much more quickly than you would climbing up to Base Camp. Just thinking out loud but maybe the cold had something to do with it as well? If the seals are cold are they more rigid and potentially more likely to fail than if the seal is warm as it is where I fly?

    Hope you were able to get it fixed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boeingdriver View Post
    That is a resounding endorsement for Eddie and his resurrection of British watch brand well done Mate
    Hear, hear!

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    I picked up the crystal and put it back in place. Then I wrapped the NATO around it and put it in my day pack .

    When I got home the crystal was firmly seated.
    Complete with a nice film of dust on the underside ....
    How's that for a souvenir

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    Quote Originally Posted by farquare View Post
    I picked up the crystal and put it back in place. Then I wrapped the NATO around it and put it in my day pack .

    When I got home the crystal was firmly seated.
    Complete with a nice film of dust on the underside ....
    How's that for a souvenir
    Glad you got it sorted and with a nice story to tell as well.

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    Yeah, it's probably a nice story to tell in the future....

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    Sadly, it looks like the expedition is postponed because of coronavirus

    https://www.facebook.com/eyes4everest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougal View Post
    Sadly, it looks like the expedition is postponed because of coronavirus

    https://www.facebook.com/eyes4everest
    Isn't EVERYTHING?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougal View Post
    Sadly, it looks like the expedition is postponed because of coronavirus

    https://www.facebook.com/eyes4everest
    While their post of 15 April begins "It is with much sadness that I announce this year's trip cancelled due to the COV 19 pandemic", it ends with "See you in 2021". According to Eddie's original post "They...hopefully will be on the summit is 2021." Maybe it's still on...but who knows quite what the future will bring?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougal View Post
    Sadly, it looks like the expedition is postponed because of coronavirus

    https://www.facebook.com/eyes4everest
    While their post of 15 April begins "It is with much sadness that I announce this year's trip cancelled due to the COV 19 pandemic", it ends with "See you in 2021". According to Eddie's original post "They...hopefully will be on the summit is 2021." Maybe it's still on...but who knows quite what the future will bring?

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    They can always do this.


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    Any news about this?

    Of course, Rolex will spend a lot of time and money implying it was one of theirs.

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    Spoke to Rolex; they said they would send some camels, but didn't want to go up against Smiths again. Well done Eddie.

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    Interesting point about the frozen seals. Presumably this is why most expedition watches go up in a pocket and only go onto the wrist for the photo.

    I think the mountaineers should get a couple, just in case.


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