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Old 26 December 2009, 01:40 PM   #15
Leasky
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I heard a story that during World War 2, Rolex supplied (sold) new watches to any and all Allied POW's (perhaps only Officers) who wanted one, on the understanding that they be paid for after the war finished and when the men got home again.

It sounds a very noble thing to do but was it true??
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