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Historical Perspectives: Admiral Byrd, Longines, and the Antarctic Night
How a Swiss Watchmaker Helped America’s Greatest Explorer Survive Total Darkness
Vuk Radic
November 28, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes
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