W.O.E. Dispatch
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Watch Industry SITREP - January 2026
From one of the world’s most wanted men being captured after an Instagram account that has since been proven fake posted a...
Read moreFrom one of the world’s most wanted men being captured after an Instagram account that has since been proven fake posted a...
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The Last Military-Issued Analog Watches
In the 1960s, 70s, and into the 80s, there was a golden age of analog tool watches. For decades, end users and...
Read moreIn the 1960s, 70s, and into the 80s, there was a golden age of analog tool watches. For decades, end users and...
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W.O.E. YouTube: Watches Of A SEAL Team 6 Commander
We are beyond excited to announce the release of our first interview video. Our first subject, US Navy Captain (Ret.) Rick Woolard...
Read moreWe are beyond excited to announce the release of our first interview video. Our first subject, US Navy Captain (Ret.) Rick Woolard...
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Was Rolex Founder Hans Wilsdorf a Nazi Spy?
In August 2025, a sensational Telegraph article written by Steve Bird and Sophie Fenton titled “Rolex founder was suspected Nazi Spy” generated...
Read moreIn August 2025, a sensational Telegraph article written by Steve Bird and Sophie Fenton titled “Rolex founder was suspected Nazi Spy” generated...
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The Watches I Wore Most in 2025 - Watches of Espionage
Despite owning more watches than any rational person should, I often find myself going back to the same watches, albeit for different...
Read moreDespite owning more watches than any rational person should, I often find myself going back to the same watches, albeit for different...
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W.O.E. YouTube: The Watches of Middle Eastern Leaders
While it may seem like a minor detail, analyzing a foreign leader’s timepiece provides a window into their character, how they perceive...
Read moreWhile it may seem like a minor detail, analyzing a foreign leader’s timepiece provides a window into their character, how they perceive...
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Our Story
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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Culture Focused
Read All Culture ArticlesThis section is a global exploration of watches and their cultural significance across different regions and communities around the world. From traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge technology, this explore section showcases the diversity and richness of the world of watches.
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