A timepiece born in 1953 from the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. Hewn from a block of 904L stainless steel to withstand extreme conditions. The characteristic 3-6-9 hour markers ensure easy reading of the time. Its Chromalight hands and hour markers glow in the dark up to twice as long as standard luminescent materials. Its self-winding Rolex movement delivers ultimate precision and reliability. The embodiment of man’s irrepressible need for achievement. The Rolex Way.