W.O.E. Dispatch
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A Brief History Of The Dive Watch - How The Military Helped To Shape History’s Greatest Tool Watc...
Benjamin Lowry - If you’re new here, you’ll want to go back and read part one (HERE) of this two-part series where...
Read moreBenjamin Lowry - If you’re new here, you’ll want to go back and read part one (HERE) of this two-part series where...
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Moscow Rules: Watches of the Widow Spy
Spy Watches, Women and Espionage - At the height of the Cold War, a female CIA officer operated with impunity on the...
Read moreSpy Watches, Women and Espionage - At the height of the Cold War, a female CIA officer operated with impunity on the...
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Advice for Buying a Watch
The Watches of Espionage community can be broken down into two segments: professional watch nerds tired of the traditional watch media; and...
Read moreThe Watches of Espionage community can be broken down into two segments: professional watch nerds tired of the traditional watch media; and...
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Watches of the Middle East and the Israeli - Palestinian Conflict
The latest Israel-Hamas war began one month ago with the October 7 terrorist attacks. It’s another conflict that will have significant impacts...
Read moreThe latest Israel-Hamas war began one month ago with the October 7 terrorist attacks. It’s another conflict that will have significant impacts...
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What Watch Pairs With What Military Aircraft?
Honoring an age-old tradition of matching watches up with heavy-hitting machinery. At W.O.E., we cover all sorts of subjects relevant to our...
Read moreHonoring an age-old tradition of matching watches up with heavy-hitting machinery. At W.O.E., we cover all sorts of subjects relevant to our...
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Esquire Profile: The Mysterious Story Behind 'Watches of Espionage'
Watches of Espionage was recently profiled by Andrew Harrison for Esquire's "The Big Watch Book." The Mysterious Story Behind 'Watches of Espionage'...
Read moreWatches of Espionage was recently profiled by Andrew Harrison for Esquire's "The Big Watch Book." The Mysterious Story Behind 'Watches of Espionage'...
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“W.O.E.” is run by a former Case Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with a passion for timepieces. The job of a Case Officer is to recruit spies and steal secrets to collect strategic intelligence. While the location and the mission changed over the years, the one thing that remained the same was the presence of a reliable timepiece on the wrist.
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Special Operations Focused
Read All Spec Ops ArticlesThis section is dedicated to exploring the world of watches through the lens of military and tactical operations. With a focus on durability, functionality, and precision, this section offers in-depth reviews, analysis, and insider knowledge watches and special missions.
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Intelligence Focused
Read All Intel ArticlesThis section is dedicated to the messaging and unique influence watches have in the Intelligence Community, and on the world that they effect. This intelligence section offers expert insights and analysis on the role of watches in intelligence operations and espionage.
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