Rolex – Explorer II

Rolex Explorer II — Ed Viesturs / Annapurna — Print Ad, c. 2005

"Stand in awe? Yes. Follow in footsteps? Not recommended."

Original full-page advertisement marking Ed Viesturs’ 2005 summit of Annapurna — the final peak in his 16-year quest to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter mountains without supplemental oxygen. The only American to accomplish it. The Explorer II on his wrist the whole way.

Dog Ear Note: The Explorer II launched in 1971 for cave explorers. Its 24-hour hand tells day from night when there’s no sun to go by.

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