Rolex ref. 3525, Prisoner of War - History of this Watch

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Kudos to Sr. Mazzariol and DM1990 for this excellent bit of important Montres Rolex history. My father served as flyer on B-24 aircraft in World War II. I served in combat
with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) during the IndoChina conflict of the 1960s-70s.
It is noteworthy that Hans Wilsdorf not only supplied watches to imprisoned British officers in the stalags, but also offered to arrange for food and other necessities
to be sent to these same interred officers.
It is a fact that many Special Forces members purchased Rolex watches, a few knowing this history between H.Wilsdorf-Rolex and the interred British POWs. It is thought
that these Rolex watches were purchased not only because of their known
resilience, but also as a tribute to the brand and its founder.