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How to Buy a Vintage Military-Issued Watch
I have never considered myself a collector, let alone someone with a “collecting philosophy,” something that seems more suited for people who look like Nicholas Foulkes. That said, there is...
How to Buy a Vintage Military-Issued Watch
I have never considered myself a collector, let alone someone with a “collecting philosophy,” something that seems more suited for people who look like Nicholas Foulkes. That said, there is a clear pattern in how I have identified, assessed, and procured my vintage military-issued watches. The title of this article...
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Best Quartz Watches for the W.O.E. Community
In this Dispatch, we provide a list of our top picks for analog quartz watches representing a wide array of categories and price points, all tailored to the needs of...
Best Quartz Watches for the W.O.E. Community
In this Dispatch, we provide a list of our top picks for analog quartz watches representing a wide array of categories and price points, all tailored to the needs of the W.O.E. Community.
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Using a Garmin Smartwatch as a Tool with Coast ...
In July of last year, a USCG Rescue Swimmer named Scott Ruskan did something incredible. Dropped off by his helicopter near a kids' summer camp in Kerrville County, Texas, Ruskan...
Using a Garmin Smartwatch as a Tool with Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan
In July of last year, a USCG Rescue Swimmer named Scott Ruskan did something incredible. Dropped off by his helicopter near a kids' summer camp in Kerrville County, Texas, Ruskan coordinated the rescue of 165 children cut off from first responders and the rest of civilization by rising floodwater. The...
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Watch Industry SITREP - May 2026
May was a big month. From intriguing watches at SOF Week to a custom Bremont for new Martin-Baker ejectees to Putin’s recent watch ban to unit watch auction news to...
Watch Industry SITREP - May 2026
May was a big month. From intriguing watches at SOF Week to a custom Bremont for new Martin-Baker ejectees to Putin’s recent watch ban to unit watch auction news to Bond’s first chronograph and, as always, a heapin’ helping of watch crime. You know what time it is? It’s SITREP...
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Space Watches: Marketing The Final Frontier
For watch brands, space travel remains one of the most powerful and proven marketing vehicles because it combines engineering, national pride, and our obsession with exploration into a narrative far...
Space Watches: Marketing The Final Frontier
For watch brands, space travel remains one of the most powerful and proven marketing vehicles because it combines engineering, national pride, and our obsession with exploration into a narrative far more compelling than traditional luxury advertising. More importantly, watches in space are still, at least to some extent, actual tools....
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Graduation Watches for the W.O.E. Community
For prospective graduates of service academies, military training pipelines, colleges, trade programs, or even high school, we would argue that a watch is among the most meaningful gifts you could...
Graduation Watches for the W.O.E. Community
For prospective graduates of service academies, military training pipelines, colleges, trade programs, or even high school, we would argue that a watch is among the most meaningful gifts you could give or receive, but it can be tough to know where to start. Intended for parents, friends, or family members...
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The Watches of General Dan “Razin” Caine
From the precision airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in June to the surprise capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, to the ongoing conflict in Iran, General Dan Caine...
The Watches of General Dan “Razin” Caine
From the precision airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in June to the surprise capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, to the ongoing conflict in Iran, General Dan Caine has been a constant at the pointy end of military affairs. As these historic events unfolded one by one, Caine...
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W.O.E. & Tactile Turn Collaboration 3.0 - Tiger...
Pen, Flashlight, Knife, Watch - The Essentials “If you didn’t write it down, it didn't happen” is a common saying in the intelligence business. In an era of digitalization, there...
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 intelligence business. In an era of digitalization, there is something satisfying about staying old school, and a custom pen, built to last a lifetime, is a must. Tactile...
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Watch Industry SITREP - April 2026
This month in the SITREP, there’s a lot to like, including our top picks from the W&W release cycle, including a secretive Tudor collector meet-up, AI photos receiving undue buzz,...
Watch Industry SITREP - April 2026
This month in the SITREP, there’s a lot to like, including our top picks from the W&W release cycle, including a secretive Tudor collector meet-up, AI photos receiving undue buzz, an Australian special operator and watch nerd arrested for war crimes, the Iran War’s effect on the luxury watch market,...
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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 around the world to its headquarters in a...
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 around the world to its headquarters in a suburb of Geneva. After an initial introduction from a Tudor executive, we were ushered into a large conference room where...
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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 it’s the NASA-issued Omega Speedmasters worn by the...
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 it’s the NASA-issued Omega Speedmasters worn by the intrepid Apollo 17 astronauts who last visited the Moon, or the more modern Breitling and Omega models utilized by Mission...
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Watch Industry SITREP - March 2026
Omega & Breitling to the Moon, Arnie’s Arnie Up for Auction, a New DHS Secretary with a Quartz Chronograph, CJCS Caine with a New Breitling Unit Watch, a “Dream Girl”...
Watch Industry SITREP - March 2026
Omega & Breitling to the Moon, Arnie’s Arnie Up for Auction, a New DHS Secretary with a Quartz Chronograph, CJCS Caine with a New Breitling Unit Watch, a “Dream Girl” Rolex Robbery, & More Watch Crime
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The Watches of Fighter Pilots & Military Aviators
Pilots in general, whether military or civilian, have one of the strongest watch cultures of any profession, with many opting for mechanical GMTs and chronographs from brands like Rolex, Omega,...
The Watches of Fighter Pilots & Military Aviators
Pilots in general, whether military or civilian, have one of the strongest watch cultures of any profession, with many opting for mechanical GMTs and chronographs from brands like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, and Seiko. For aviation professionals, the Use Your Tools ethos is alive and well, and pilots are responsible for...
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Inside the Counterfeit Watch Trade - Hunting “S...
The goal was to find a so-called “superclone,” the highest tier of counterfeit watches that claim to mirror genuine models down to the weight, finishing, and movement. According to internet...
Inside the Counterfeit Watch Trade - Hunting “Superclones” in Dubai
The goal was to find a so-called “superclone,” the highest tier of counterfeit watches that claim to mirror genuine models down to the weight, finishing, and movement. According to internet lore, the superclones are so good that even an expert watchmaker can’t distinguish them from the real thing.
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Interview with a Watchmaker
For this Dispatch, we sat down with Greg Petronzi of True Patina to learn more about his life and work, as well as to explore some of the most common...
Interview with a Watchmaker
For this Dispatch, we sat down with Greg Petronzi of True Patina to learn more about his life and work, as well as to explore some of the most common questions y’all might have for a watchmaker.
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Iran Under Fire: The Watches of Operation Epic ...
From Washington to Tel Aviv to Tehran, these are the timepieces worn by the leaders directing a historic escalation. On the morning of 28 February 2026, the United States initiated...
Iran Under Fire: The Watches of Operation Epic Fury
From Washington to Tel Aviv to Tehran, these are the timepieces worn by the leaders directing a historic escalation. On the morning of 28 February 2026, the United States initiated Operation Epic Fury, a sustained air campaign targeting Iranian-linked assets and infrastructure, conducted amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran....
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Alex Honnold, Rolex, & the True Meaning of an E...
Last week, professional climber Alex Honnold free solo climbed Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot-tall tower in Taipei, Taiwan. The feat was streamed live to millions around the globe and was quite...
Alex Honnold, Rolex, & the True Meaning of an Explorer
Last week, professional climber Alex Honnold free solo climbed Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot-tall tower in Taipei, Taiwan. The feat was streamed live to millions around the globe and was quite the spectacle. Honnold is best known for his (even more impressive) June 2017 free solo ascent of El Capitan in...
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The Watches I Wore Most in 2025 - Watches of Es...
Despite owning more watches than any rational person should, I often find myself going back to the same watches, albeit for different reasons and use cases. Here are the top...
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 reasons and use cases. Here are the top four (maybe five) watches I wore the most in 2025.
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