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padi56 · 6 August 2005, 07:42 PM

Found this on the net and thought it was interesting!

A Rolex originally belonging to Squadren Leader JAH Sargeaunt who was imprisoned in Stalag Luft III the POW camp where the real "Great Escape Film" occured.

Oliver Philpott who was the third member to escape through the tunnel documented his exeriences in the 1950 book "Stolen Journey" which was the basis for the film "The Great Escape" with Steve McQueen.

Needing a watch to wear "with an armed German guard to dodge by leaving before he came on duty,and the Berlin express to catch to take us across enemy territory. Punctuality was not a luxury: it was a necessity. I went to see Jimmie. "Jimmie,you know that Rolex,"- I paused. "Yes Ollie-I-do-worth £28 10s., and brand -new,"and even as he spoke,Jimmie undid it and handed it to me. "Don't get a rifle bullet through it-and give it to my father when you get back. (Taken from Stolen Journey Oliver Philpott Hodder & Stoughton 1950 First Edition)

The watch was returned to Jimmie Sargeaunt after the war and he later gave it to a girlfriend who's family considered him "unsuitable". She lent it to her cousin Sir Hugo Boothby who subsequently died and the watch was found in his posessions by his son Brooke and returned to her. Signed on the case back S/LDR.J.A.H. SARGEAUNT RAF 70600 with the relevent model and serial number and also a letter of provenance from the owners as well as a First Edition of Oliver Philpotts book Stolen Journey.As for todays value it could be as high £25000- £27000.
1.Picture actual watch a very nice bubble back.

Rolex%20Bubble%20RAF.jpeg

JJ Irani · 7 August 2005, 05:44 AM

Thanks, Peter, interesting story.

dman · 7 August 2005, 05:50 AM

Very cool story pal!!

padi56 · 8 August 2005, 05:06 PM

Darren think the watch is to be Auctioned next week.

dman · 9 August 2005, 01:20 AM

Any idea what type of price that baby will fetch?

padi56 · 9 August 2005, 01:39 AM

They estimate £25000 to £27000 because of all the history with the great escape
book and film.

dman · 9 August 2005, 01:56 AM

Yeah, I saw that number in your post, i just did not know if they usually got to the number or even above it once the bidding started.

maverick · 9 August 2005, 07:59 AM

Great story, Padi, thanks. =) maverick

padi56 · 9 August 2005, 05:14 PM

Was going to place a bid but wife wants a new washing machine.

JJ Irani · 10 August 2005, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Was going to place a bid but wife wants a new washing machine.

LOL! For £27,000 you could buy the whole friggin' Laundromat!!

dman · 10 August 2005, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Was going to place a bid but wife wants a new washing machine.

Don't tell Andie I said this, but if I got a new washing machine that would mean a new wife too.

padi56 · 10 August 2005, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Don't tell Andie I said this, but if I got a new washing machine that would mean a new wife too.

Well Darren I have been married now 40 years so think she deserver's
a new washing machine.

dman · 11 August 2005, 02:16 PM

40!! That is awesome, my parents just had #39. I just had #8, and hoping for many many more. I hope she is too.

padi56 · 12 August 2005, 03:38 AM

Yes 29th Jan this year 40 years,a good and bad day for me, my Father died
on Jan 29th so puts a bit of a down on wedding anniversary.

6 August 2005, 07:42 PM	#1
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	RAF officers Rolex With History. Found this on the net and thought it was interesting! A Rolex originally belonging to Squadren Leader JAH Sargeaunt who was imprisoned in Stalag Luft III the POW camp where the real "Great Escape Film" occured. Oliver Philpott who was the third member to escape through the tunnel documented his exeriences in the 1950 book "Stolen Journey" which was the basis for the film "The Great Escape" with Steve McQueen. Needing a watch to wear "with an armed German guard to dodge by leaving before he came on duty,and the Berlin express to catch to take us across enemy territory. Punctuality was not a luxury: it was a necessity. I went to see Jimmie. "Jimmie,you know that Rolex,"- I paused. "Yes Ollie-I-do-worth £28 10s., and brand -new,"and even as he spoke,Jimmie undid it and handed it to me. "Don't get a rifle bullet through it-and give it to my father when you get back. (Taken from Stolen Journey Oliver Philpott Hodder & Stoughton 1950 First Edition) The watch was returned to Jimmie Sargeaunt after the war and he later gave it to a girlfriend who's family considered him "unsuitable". She lent it to her cousin Sir Hugo Boothby who subsequently died and the watch was found in his posessions by his son Brooke and returned to her. Signed on the case back S/LDR.J.A.H. SARGEAUNT RAF 70600 with the relevent model and serial number and also a letter of provenance from the owners as well as a First Edition of Oliver Philpotts book Stolen Journey.As for todays value it could be as high £25000- £27000. 1.Picture actual watch a very nice bubble back. Rolex%20Bubble%20RAF.jpeg Attached Images __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder Last edited by padi56; 4 December 2014 at 02:35 AM..

7 August 2005, 05:44 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Peter, interesting story. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 August 2005, 05:06 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Darren think the watch is to be Auctioned next week. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 August 2005, 01:20 AM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Any idea what type of price that baby will fetch? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 August 2005, 01:39 AM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	They estimate £25000 to £27000 because of all the history with the great escape book and film. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 August 2005, 05:50 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Very cool story pal!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 August 2005, 01:56 AM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Yeah, I saw that number in your post, i just did not know if they usually got to the number or even above it once the bidding started. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 August 2005, 07:59 AM	#8
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Great story, Padi, thanks. =) maverick

9 August 2005, 05:14 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Was going to place a bid but wife wants a new washing machine. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

11 August 2005, 02:16 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	40!! That is awesome, my parents just had #39. I just had #8, and hoping for many many more. I hope she is too. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 August 2005, 03:38 AM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Yes 29th Jan this year 40 years,a good and bad day for me, my Father died on Jan 29th so puts a bit of a down on wedding anniversary. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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