Air Force Veteran Collapses When He Learns the Real Value of His $345 Rolex Watch

'I don't think there's a better one in the world,' the appraiser said.

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When a U.S. Air Force veteran brought an old Rolex watch to appraiser Peter Planes on Antiques Roadshow, the man had no idea what he was in for. The appraiser told him that this “extremely, extremely rare” Rolex was very similar to the model once worn by Paul Newman.

The Vietnam veteran, identified only by his first name, David, collapsed to the ground after finding out the Rolex he purchased for US$345.97 decades ago is now worth between US$500,000 and US$700,000.