W.O.E. YouTube: Digital Watches Of Special Operations

Why Special Operations Forces Trust Digital Tool Watches from G-Shock, Garmin, Timex, & Suunto 

Given the content at W.O.E., it’s easy to get the impression that every “operator” is running around with a Rolex, Omega, or Seiko, as there is a clear selection bias for the stories we tell. While this was largely true in the mid-20th century when many of these watches were issued or easily purchased at the local PX, today the vast majority of Special Operations Forces (SOF) rely on cheap and effective Digital Tool Watches (D.T.W.s). This was true a decade ago, and it will be true a decade from now.

Looking beyond the subset of watch enthusiasts who embody the Use Your Tools ethos with analog timepieces, most SOF in need of a capable watch reach for inexpensive digital models from a few prominent brands, including Casio, Timex, Suunto, and Garmin. 

In this video on the W.O.E. YouTube Channel, we’ll discuss the digital tool watches commonly utilized by Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, and other SOF practitioners, because even if it’s a $40 Casio, a watch is never just a watch. 

Enjoy episode thirty-nine of W.O.E. TV. 

Happy Hunting, 

-W.O.E.