watch, wrist
human history
Rolex watch.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, presented to Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953 by Rolex retailer Bosecks of Calcutta, India after his descent from Everest.
.1 Silver metal case, cracked glass face, with brown canvas strap.
.2 Green velvet travel case with gold crown logo (later addition)
Accession number: 2014.7.70 Last Update: 12 Nov 2025
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- Te reo Name
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- Other Name
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual wrist watch : presented to Sir Edmund Hillary by Rolex Bosecks of Calcutta, India in 1953 (descriptive name)
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- Description
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- Place
- Switzerland
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- Field Collection Place
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- Accession Number
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2014.7.70
- Accession Date
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19 Feb 2014
- Other Id
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il2011.13.10 (loan number)
il2011.13 (loan number)
16823 (Asset Register)
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- Department
- Display Room
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