Great Story.

[anonymous-user]

This is worth a read for those who like a bit of (Rolex) watch nostalgia.

Comments?

Edited by stovey on Friday 11th May 12:11

[anonymous-user]

I'm surprised the German prison guards agreed to the arrangement.

I love the way that the owner was allowed one despite not being an officer.

Article said:

But he also extended the offer to Clive Nutting, who though not an officer nor even in the air force, was gentleman enough to order a 250-franc Rolex 3525 Oyster chronograph. Most other POWs ordered the much cheaper Speed King model, popular for its small size.

[anonymous-user]

I've just reread it and discovered the second page. Doh.