# Everest-Exploring Timepieces The Rolex Hilary Tenzing Explorer is Built for Adventurers By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-hilary-tenzing-explorer References: [blog.perpetuelle](http://blog.perpetuelle.com/index.php/limited-edition-watches/rolex-hillary-tenzing-explorer-watch-1/) & [hillarytenzingexplorer](http://www.hillarytenzingexplorer.com/) Your want to set off on some [grand adventure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-timex-titanium-field-watch) will grow after checking out the [Rolex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-collection) Hilary Tenzing Explorer. This watch gets its name from the famed duo that first summited Everest, Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay. The Rolex Hilary Tenzing Explorer comes in a custom crate that features several other Everest-inspired accessories and items. This watch is undeniably badass, but with a price tag of $39,000, it isn't exactly within an everyday explorer's price range. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adventure Watches:** The trend of adventure watches presents an opportunity for watch brands to create high-tech, durable watches specifically designed for outdoor use. - **Luxury Adventure Gear:** The trend of luxury adventure gear creates an opportunity for high-end brands to market exclusive, expensive products to wealthy consumers who value adventure and exploration. - **Personalized Adventure Accessories:** The trend of personalized adventure accessories creates an opportunity for companies to offer customized, unique products that cater to adventurous consumers' specific needs and preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watchmaking industry has an opportunity to create high-end watches specifically designed for adventure and exploration, with features such as GPS, weather tracking, and durability in extreme conditions. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can focus on producing high-quality, durable gear that can withstand extreme weather conditions and provide optimal performance for adventurous consumers. - **Personalized Accessories:** The personalized accessories industry can cater to adventurous consumers' individual needs and preferences by offering customized products such as engraved compasses, personalized backpacks, and tailor-made tents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-gmt-titanium.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Iconic Premium Timepiece Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-collection.md) - [Luxury Desk Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-submariner-desk-clock.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Premium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-1908.md) - [Mountainous Granite-Made Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-rockwatch.md) - [Mars Colonization Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortis-novonaut-amadee24.md) - [Posh Platinum Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-perpetual-1908-platinum.md)