Watches of Espionage

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NEW VIDEO: A Navy SEAL's Watch Collecting Journey - In this video, we sit down with retired Navy SEAL and passionate watch collector Dave Hall, a rare special operations veteran who appreciates watches as much as any nerd in any room. (Watch Below)

I feel like we have beaten a dead horse with this message, but apparently some still need to hear it, we even have a video for those that don't read good: watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-disp…

The fact that servicemen are still using smartwatches, connected devices and Strava while deployed in 2026 is mindblowing. The location of the French Charles de Gaulle was exposed on March 13 when a naval officer logged a run on Strava while it sailed west of Cyprus.

Could also be a 62MAS? Hard to say with these old pics

Army SF Captain Stephen J. Chaney wearing Rolex Sub, next to another SF guy with likely Seiko, 6105-8000 “slim willard.” Chaney was KIA in 1969, while leading a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol in Laos and he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. @GGadsen32150

@GGadsen32150 And Benrus!

Waltham.

Embodying the adage that all a Special Forces man needs are “a star sapphire ring, a Randall knife, and a Rolex”

@RichardTakai He’s the best

@watchesofespion I saw the video of Greg working on that MilSub. What an incredible talent he is.

W.O.E. Interviews Watchmaker Greg Petronzi (Dispatch Live): We discuss the 10,000-round stress test and why proper servicing, careful restoration, and factors like water resistance, shock, and magnetism are essential to keeping mechanical watches functional.

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@guns231750083 @DaleStarkA10 Dale sketchy for sure. Love this watch.

@DaleStarkA10 @watchesofespion 👀👀👀👀 I am gonna say A-10 drivers fall into the "breitling rules"

Monday, get after it. (but with crew rest, you don’t want to be too tired)

CIA Analysis Of Foreign Leaders’ Timepieces, read below: watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-disp…

Supreme Leader Kimmy Jong Un at bring your daughter to work day wearing his trusty gold IWC Schaffhausen Portofino while visiting some arms factories last week.

We have a great profile on Sangin and the founder/Marine Jacob Servantes and for those interested in learning more watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-disp…

Sangin Instruments Professional and compass on the wrist of a Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force during aerial sniper training from a Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk

@WatchesWinWars The best

Get you a watch that matches this vibe.

Citizen Aqualand - An Underrated Legend In Military Service - How An Unusual Japanese Dive Watch Became A Preferred Tool For Special Operations & The Military (Read Below) watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-disp…

Citizen Aqualand JP2000-08E on the wrists of Danish Frogmen (Frømandskorpset) during a training exercise. For decades, this humble Japanese dive watch has been used by elite maritime units, including the British Special Boat Service (SBS).

Tactical Luxury? Patek Philippe’s Surprising Ties to the Military & Intelligence - From General George S. Patton to the Aquanaut’s rumored origins to prototyping military pilots’ watches, Patek Philippe is actually close to the W.O.E. Community watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-disp…