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W.O.E. Collaboration With Tactile Turn
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 a digital era, there is...
W.O.E. Collaboration With Tactile Turn
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 a digital era, there is something satisfying about staying old school, and a custom pen, built to last a lifetime, is a must. Custom Tactile Turn...
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South African Issued Tudor Submariners - Making...
Our good friends Darren and Ross Povey from Tudor Collector discussed the history of military issued Tudor Submariners on the most recent episode of “Making Time” podcast. We plan to...
South African Issued Tudor Submariners - Making Time Podcast
Our good friends Darren and Ross Povey from Tudor Collector discussed the history of military issued Tudor Submariners on the most recent episode of “Making Time” podcast. We plan to do a complete W.O.E. Dispatch on South African MilSubs in the future but this is a great opportunity to learn...
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Ask Watches Of Espionage Anything, Part III
In this edition of the Dispatch, we’ll answer some common questions we get about W.O.E., timepieces and the Intelligence Community at large. Many of these responses can – and probably...
Ask Watches Of Espionage Anything, Part III
In this edition of the Dispatch, we’ll answer some common questions we get about W.O.E., timepieces and the Intelligence Community at large. Many of these responses can – and probably will at some point–serve as stand alone stories, but for now, here’s some additional insight on Watches of Espionage. If...
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Top Dispatch Articles of 2023 - Watches of Espi...
Top Dispatch Articles of 2023 - Watches of Espionage As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at the top Dispatch articles from the year. Thank you for...
Top Dispatch Articles of 2023 - Watches of Espionage
Top Dispatch Articles of 2023 - Watches of Espionage As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at the top Dispatch articles from the year. Thank you for all of your support, we look forward to a great year in 2024. -W.O.E. 10. Hollywood Watches of Espionage Mercenaries,...
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Tactical Watches & Christmas Films - Die Hard, ...
Movie Watches To Watch For This Christmas Season: Watches of Espionage Edition Like we’ve always said here at W.O.E., tradition matters. It’s what builds culture and forms the pillars of...
Tactical Watches & Christmas Films - Die Hard, Lethal Weapon & Home Alone
Movie Watches To Watch For This Christmas Season: Watches of Espionage Edition Like we’ve always said here at W.O.E., tradition matters. It’s what builds culture and forms the pillars of our community. And during the Holiday season, tradition means appreciating the cinematic masterpiece that is Die Hard. As usual, we’ll...
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W.O.E. 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
In preparation for the holidays, we provide the W.O.E. stamp of approval on the following products. We have closed up “shop” for the year but will be back next year...
W.O.E. 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
In preparation for the holidays, we provide the W.O.E. stamp of approval on the following products. We have closed up “shop” for the year but will be back next year with some exciting tools for our community. Please sign up for “Notify Me When Available” for anything that interests you. ...
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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 complete newbies, those initially attracted by Military and...
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 complete newbies, those initially attracted by Military and Intelligence content but with little interest in watches. Over time, the latter group usually develops an interest in watches and...
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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 community, ranging from in-depth profiles of impactful Intelligence...
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 community, ranging from in-depth profiles of impactful Intelligence Community and military practitioners to breaking down geopolitical conflicts through the lens of watches. Today, however, we figured we’d go...
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U.S. Presidents and Timepieces, The Last 40 Years
The watches of the most powerful men in the world, the Commander in Chief
U.S. Presidents and Timepieces, The Last 40 Years
The watches of the most powerful men in the world, the Commander in Chief
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Does Rolex Make Mistakes? The Motley 8 - Error ...
In Watch and Firearm Collecting, Details Matter I purchased a new Rolex GMT Master II “Batman” directly from an authorized Rolex dealer (“AD”). After photographing the watch in my studio,...
Does Rolex Make Mistakes? The Motley 8 - Error Batman Bezel
In Watch and Firearm Collecting, Details Matter I purchased a new Rolex GMT Master II “Batman” directly from an authorized Rolex dealer (“AD”). After photographing the watch in my studio, I was surprised to see a production error that I had never seen before. In the “8” in the “18”...
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Ask Watches Of Espionage Anything, Part II
In this edition of the Dispatch, we answer some common questions we get about W.O.E., timepieces and the Intelligence Community at large. Many of these responses can even serve as...
Ask Watches Of Espionage Anything, Part II
In this edition of the Dispatch, we answer some common questions we get about W.O.E., timepieces and the Intelligence Community at large. Many of these responses can even serve as stand alone stories– and probably will at some point–but for now, here’s some additional insight on Watches of Espionage. If...
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Aviation “Unit Watches”: Bremont Military and S...
One of the most common questions we receive from active duty military, law enforcement and intelligence officers is how to organize a “unit watch.” We have previously profiled Tudor’s unit...
Aviation “Unit Watches”: Bremont Military and Special Projects Division
One of the most common questions we receive from active duty military, law enforcement and intelligence officers is how to organize a “unit watch.” We have previously profiled Tudor’s unit watch program and plan to cover all of the major players in this space. UK-based Bremont Watch Company has made...
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Hollywood Watches of Espionage
Mercenaries, Arms Dealers, CIA Contractors, and Navy SEALs – a timepiece can complement a fictional character. Watches play a significant role in film. An accurate depiction of a character often...
Hollywood Watches of Espionage
Mercenaries, Arms Dealers, CIA Contractors, and Navy SEALs – a timepiece can complement a fictional character. Watches play a significant role in film. An accurate depiction of a character often includes a watch they might actually wear, and this is especially true in the military, intelligence and espionage genre. When...
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Third Option Foundation Fundraise - GBRS AOR-1 ...
We are happy to announce the release of a special edition watch pouch and challenge coin in partnership with GBRS Group. The pouch is constructed with repurposed issued AOR-1 camouflage...
Third Option Foundation Fundraise - GBRS AOR-1 Watch Pouch and Challenge Coin
We are happy to announce the release of a special edition watch pouch and challenge coin in partnership with GBRS Group. The pouch is constructed with repurposed issued AOR-1 camouflage uniforms worn by GBRS co-founders and former Navy SEALs Cole Fackler and DJ Shipley. Each order includes a W.O.E.-GBRS challenge...
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A Saudi Astronaut’s Rolex GMT at the Internatio...
Saudi astronaut Ali Alqarni peered out the window of the International Space Station (ISS). The bright blue glow of the earth’s atmosphere roughly 250 miles below him filled his vista. ...
A Saudi Astronaut’s Rolex GMT at the International Space Station
Saudi astronaut Ali Alqarni peered out the window of the International Space Station (ISS). The bright blue glow of the earth’s atmosphere roughly 250 miles below him filled his vista. He slid his Rolex “Pepsi” GMT-Master II off his wrist and let it go, the watch drifting, weightless, right in...
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D-Day, a Look at the Watches that Served Our So...
79 years ago the most important Allied coordinated effort of WWII took place. These watches kept soldiers on time. On Tuesday June 6th, 1944 the largest seaborne invasion in history...
D-Day, a Look at the Watches that Served Our Soldiers
79 years ago the most important Allied coordinated effort of WWII took place. These watches kept soldiers on time. On Tuesday June 6th, 1944 the largest seaborne invasion in history occurred. Nearly 160,000 allied troops managed to change the course of WWII by storming the beaches of Normandy and setting...
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Best Watches Under $1,000 - Ask the Experts
One of the coolest parts of the W.O.E. platform is exposing people to the world of watches in an unpretentious and engaging manner. Getting into watches can be intimidating and...
Best Watches Under $1,000 - Ask the Experts
One of the coolest parts of the W.O.E. platform is exposing people to the world of watches in an unpretentious and engaging manner. Getting into watches can be intimidating and it is difficult to know where to start. Regardless of one's socioeconomic status and access to disposable income, we recommend...
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EDC Travel Valet & Bottle Opener - The Story
Keeping your watches and tools organized is important and having a central location in your house for your wallet, keys, watch and other tools is crucial. So we designed our...
EDC Travel Valet & Bottle Opener - The Story
Keeping your watches and tools organized is important and having a central location in your house for your wallet, keys, watch and other tools is crucial. So we designed our own W.O.E. Everyday Carry (EDC) Valet for at-home use or while on the move. Each order includes a W.O.E. Surreptitious...
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