Rolex GMT-Master Ref.1675 Pepsi Vintage Original Colour A4 Print Ad Julian Nott

Description: 1x Rolex GMT-Master Ref.1675 Pepsi Vintage Original Colour A4 Print Ad Julian Nott. Advert Reads From 0 to 55,134 feet in exactly 1 hour 9 minutes and 42 seconds. Nothing inspires a world record holder more than the loss of his record. In 1979, it happened to Julian Nott.Chauncey Dunn soared 52,000 feet in a hot air balloon, exceeding Nott's 1974 record by more than 6,000 feet. But Julian Nott refus ed to accept defeat.Working with a team of dedicated experts, he spent 13 months meticulously planning an attempt to regain the record.If he was to suc ceed, he would have to pilot his balloon into the top ten per Icent of the atmos phere. A barometric desert where freez ing temperatures, The record since 1972. lack of oxygen and virtually non-existent air-pressure pose a constant threat to both man and machine. OFFICIALLY SWISS RONOMETEREvery piece of equipment for the ascent was chosen with agonising attention to detail. The most advanced technology and materials were incorporated.For example, the pressur- ised cabin was constructed of the very latest composite plastic, effecting a weight saving of nearly 80 per cent over conventional materials.One vital piece of Julian Nott's equipment, however, remained unchanged from his 1974 ascent.His watch.A Rolex Oyster."It came under the same to close scrutiny as everything else," remarked Julian, "but, personal preferences aside, its inclusion was never really in doubt."In the early hours of a late October morning in Denver, Colorado, Julian Nott Jumbo jet cruising and his hot air balloon 'Innovation' began their record-breaking attempt. Using his Rolex Oyster to enable him to always match the computer-designated optimum rate of climb, they rose to a height of 55,134 feet. A new world record.The world's top balloonists are now turning their attention to the circum-navigation of the earth.Julian Nott is one of them. "Of course, choice of equipment will be crucial for this trip too," he says. "But I'll be very surprised if the first watch to go round the world by balloon isn't a Rolex". He smiles. "Even if it's not mine". Sent securely and safely via Auspost Rigid A4 Mailer Envelope with Tracking

Price: 39.99 AUD

Location: Scarborough, WA

End Time: 2024-02-29T03:08:18.000Z

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