The direct support of military personnel by Rolex falls right into the Replica Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Watches traditional footsteps of Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf and the legendary actions he took to support British Prisoners-of-War during the Second World War.If an allied prisoner of war was captured by the Nazis, they could write to Rolex via the International Red Cross and the company would send them a Rolex watch.Like Rolex, the International Red Cross was headquartered in Geneva.In addition to the watch, a letter would be sent to the prisoner, asking that the watch be paid for in Swiss Francs at the end of the war.Hans Wilsdorf himself wrote the letters that accompanied every watch dispatched to a P.O.W.and ran the administration of the program.The reason the British Prisoners of War needed a new watch was that most of them would have had their own wristwatches confiscated when they were captured.Wilsdorf also led programs that sent food and basic resources to the P.O.W camps while sure to support any Rolex employees and their families caught in the fighting.By supporting the Fisher House Foundation, Rolex continues to do the positive work that Wilsdorf began, expanding a tradition that reflects the very best of the corporation.Rolex has been a Replica Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Watches long-time supporter of the foundation.Contributions from Rolex have aided the opening of Fisher Houses in Ft.Campbell, Ky.and San Antonio, Texas, in recent years.
Since its inception in 1991, more than forty Fisher Houses have been opened and by the end of 2010 as many as 59 Fisher Houses may be opened.On account of advanced medical practices, the survival rate for soldiers with extreme wounds is much higher now than ever before.The Fisher House Foundation and other organizations that support the returning veterans and their families have become essential.By supporting such a cause, Rolex recognizes the importance of caring for American soldiers not only during the conflict, but afterwards as well.If Hans Wilsdorf were alive today, he truly would be proud!Following in the tradition of founder Hans Wilsdorf during World War II, Rolex helps open Fisher House, designed to help United States veterans and their families.Dedicated to the well being of United States service men and women, the Fisher House Foundation offers aid and support to the families of military veterans who require medical care after being wounded while on duty.The Fisher Houses provide a friendly and safe place for military families to stay while visiting their loved ones in a Veterans Administration Hospital.Rolex has made what it describes as: A significant financial pledge” to the opening of the new Fisher House facilities in Los Angeles and Dallas in 2008.Allen Brill, president and chief executive officer of Rolex Watch USA, said, “We are extremely proud of our long association with the Fisher House Foundation.We Replica Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Watches admire their dedication to our greatest national treasure…our military men and women and their loved ones.”
