Loomes & Co: All-British-made Watches Summit Everest for First Time Since Sir Edmund Hilary in 1953

     (Photo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/514000/Loomes_Co_Mount_Everest.jpg )

Robina Hill , Managing Director of Loomes & Co said, "

It is the first time an entirely English-made watch has topped Everest since 1953, when Sir Edmund Hillary conquered Everest carrying a Smiths, British-made, wristwatch.

The team that attempted Everest in 2015 were well on their way to the summit, but the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal reeked havoc causing a massive avalanche, which killed 22 climbers. The Ghurka team were lucky to escape alive and spent several days locating missing climbers and co-ordinating evacuation of the dead and injured from the mountain.

In May 2016 , it was decided to return to the mountain to complete 'unfinished business'. In March this year the team left the UK with Loomes & Co watches amongst their equipment, arriving at Everest base camp in mid April - their goal being to put the first serving Ghurka on Everest.

Robert Loomes , the technical director at Loomes & Co said, "

Brigadier Ian Rigden , expedition chairman, said " "

The Loomes brand is known for its robust and reliable entirely British-made timepieces. Robina Hill continues, " "

http://www.loomeswatches.com

+44(0)1780-481319

http://www.gwt.org.uk

http://www.mountain-trust.org