W.O.E. Dispatch
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W.O.E. & Tactile Turn Collaboration 3.0 - Tiger Stripe
Pen, Flashlight, Knife, Watch - The Essentials “If you didn’t write it down, it didn't happen” is a common saying in the...
Read morePen, Flashlight, Knife, Watch - The Essentials “If you didn’t write it down, it didn't happen” is a common saying in the...
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US Secret Service Unit Watches - Tudor, Omega, Rolex, & More
As always, watches are our prism to view current events and national security. The USSS has a deep history with watches and...
Read moreAs always, watches are our prism to view current events and national security. The USSS has a deep history with watches and...
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Sub-Rosa: Inside Tudor’s Secret Collector Event
In a rare display of openness from a Swiss watch brand, especially one whose parent organization is Rolex, Tudor invited collectors from...
Read moreIn a rare display of openness from a Swiss watch brand, especially one whose parent organization is Rolex, Tudor invited collectors from...
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W.O.E. YouTube: Rolex GMT-Master: A Tool of the Military, Spies, & Pilots
At Watches of Espionage, the Rolex GMT holds a special place, making the recent discontinuation of the Pepsi GMT-Master II an unwelcome...
Read moreAt Watches of Espionage, the Rolex GMT holds a special place, making the recent discontinuation of the Pepsi GMT-Master II an unwelcome...
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The Watches of Artemis II
In this Dispatch, we’ll discuss the watches worn by the Artemis II astronauts who are continuing mankind’s legacy of lunar exploration. Whether...
Read moreIn this Dispatch, we’ll discuss the watches worn by the Artemis II astronauts who are continuing mankind’s legacy of lunar exploration. Whether...
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Watches as Intelligence & Diplomatic Currency: The 2024 Gift Report
New disclosures show how gifted timepieces remain tools of intelligence for CIA and DIA, but can they keep them?
Read moreNew disclosures show how gifted timepieces remain tools of intelligence for CIA and DIA, but can they keep them?
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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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