Behind The Scenes - Tudor: Splashdown - The Story of the Frogmen Behind Apollo 11 (Dispatch Live) It was an honor to be on site for the filming of Tudor’s new documentary, Splashdown, which tells the story of the frogmen behind Apollo 11 recovery and the watches they used. I lent my UDT-issued Tudor 7928 to John McLachlan, a former UDT-12 frogman and member of the Apollo recovery program. Like many of the stories we tell at W.O.E., this is the story about a watch, but it’s so much more than that. It’s really the story of the men, hard men, who played an overshadowed yet crucial role in a history-changing moment. In many ways, the watch is the vector to the human element, something this documentary captures well. Check out the full article for more. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 25, 2025Instagram
On this very day, more than five decades ago, mankind returned from the moon and landed in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Today, in “Splashdown”, we tell the little-known story of the Navy UDT-SEAL frogmen - and their watches - who recovered the astronauts throughout the space program in the 1960s and '70s. Link in bio for the full video.
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Jul 24, 2025Instagram
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Bond & Omega - The Next Chapter (Dispatch Live) James Bond is the elephant in the room when it comes to W.O.E. He’s not real, but the influence is. I know several intelligence officers/SOF who bought Omega Seamasters because of the franchise. With Amazon now holding the reins and a new actor inbound (likely Aaron Taylor-Johnson), the watch world is buzzing. In the new 007: First Light video game trailer, a young Bond sports an unreleased Seamaster Chronograph. Coincidence? Doubt it. The Omega-Bond relationship isn’t subtle, and it’s not going anywhere. Since 1995, it’s turned marketing into mission success, one limited edition at a time. But at W.O.E., we care less about movie props and more about the real-world connection: Omega’s deep, historical link to the Royal Navy, and its ongoing collaborations with modern SOF and intel units, but its often hard to separate the two. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 22, 2025Instagram
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Jul 22, 2025Homepage
Watch Straps: What Do You Want to See Next from W.O.E.? We’re working on some exciting new strap designs and colorways for our existing lineup. If there’s something you’ve been wanting to see, now’s the time to speak up. We are not a watch strap company, but straps are a core part of how we build tools for the community. From the Five Eyes to the Selous Suede and our more premium Z.A. collaborations, each strap has a purpose, a story and a reason behind the design. Thank you for the support. We would not be able to grow and increase the quality and quantity of our content without it. At the end of the day, I would much rather you read one of our articles or watch a video than acquire anything from the shop. W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 21, 2025Instagram
NEW VIDEO: Casio F91W - The World’s Most Dangerous Watch Coming in at around $15, the Casio F91W has become legendary for its associations with everyone from rebels and nonstate actors to SOF and everyday hipsters. In addition to keeping time, the watch was used in several notable events to make things go boom. The F91W is quite possibly the most dangerous watch in the world. In our new episode, we discuss the Casio F91W’s unique associations with the W.O.E. community and beyond. Enjoy episode twenty-four of W.O.E. TV. This is a fun one. Happy Hunting, -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 19, 2025Instagram
UDT/SEAL Issued Tudor Sub 7928: I spent a couple days in Virginia Beach catching up with old and new friends. I took a few minutes to stop by the Navy SEAL monument. The "Naked Warrior" depicts a WWII Underwater Demolition Team swimmer atop a beach obstacle, facing the ocean, gathering himself to conduct a combat swim. This watch was issued by UDT-12 in the early/mid-1960s. It has the scars to prove it. It may sound corny, but it was cool to bring it to this location and honor that heritage. We are working on a project that has never been done before. It will probably take another couple months, stay tuned. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 17, 2025Instagram
The Coolest Military “Unit Watches” (Link in bio) In the W.O.E. community, customized military “unit watches” are at the core of modern day watch culture. Today we take a look at some of our favorite unit watches, produced by top Swiss watchmakers for some of the most elite units around the globe. A unit watch is a timepiece that is customized by the manufacturer for members of a specific unit or organization. Customizations generally include the unit’s insignia on the dial and/or an engraving on the caseback. Unit watches are generally private purchases, paid for by the individual operator, and not issued or purchased by the government. With rarely seen watches from Breitling, Tudor, Omega, and more, this one is all killer, no filler. The best watches are earned. Enjoy the read, - W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 15, 2025Instagram
Secret Service Counter Assault Team- (CAT aka Hawkeye) Special Agent with a custom Omega Seamaster 300M “unit watch” on his wrist. (Slide 2 from different USSS UD). I’ve gotten to know some USSS Agents/Officers recently through W.O.E. and really have deep respect for their thankless job. And yes, they have a really cool watch culture. A reminder that this platform is apolitical. This post is not about the current, previous or future administration, it’s about the professionals that protect the office, regardless of politics. Most get it, the ones that don’t will self identify in the comment section. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 14, 2025Instagram
Double Wristing, cont: The moonman himself, OG Buzz Aldrin eating a casual Lupper of steak, eggs and avocado while wearing three watches - an Omega Skywalker X-33, Omega X-33 Marstimer and the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Speedmaster with his image in the subdial. Complete boss move. Aldrin is a West Point grad and flew 66 combat missions and took down two MiG-15 aircraft during the Korean War. He was the second person to walk on the moon on 21 July 1969 after mission commander Neil Armstrong. In my mind, his most notable accomplishment was when a conspiracy theorist called the then-72 year old Aldrin “a coward, a liar, and a thief” and he gave him the ole knuckle sandwich right to the face, all caught on video. As the kids say, he “found out.” Last of a dying breed. Cheers to you Buzz, keep using those tools and crushing high protein meals at 3:09 in the afternoon. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 12, 2025Instagram
Smartwatch Risks: Strava Exposes Swedish PM’s Security Detail (Link in Bio) The Swedish PM’s security detail posted over 1,400 Strava workouts, revealing his home, travel routes, and official movements. The culprit? Fitness smartwatches, mostly Garmin, uploading data on publicly available databases. Strava has a long history of unintentionally exposing military and sensitive locations. This isn’t just a Swedish problem; it’s a OPSEC failure with global implications. COROS, a budget-friendly smartwatch brand, was also recently found to have major Bluetooth security flaws, allowing nearby attackers to hijack devices and access sensitive data. Just another reminder that convenient tech can carry outsized risks. If you’re in a sensitive NatSec role, lose the smartwatch. A smart man once said: “You can’t hack a Seiko.” -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 10, 2025Instagram
W.O.E. Ultimate Watch Buying Guide (Dispatch Live) This week, we respond to one of our most commonly asked questions with an in-depth watch buying guide. For the aspiring watch dork simply trying to make an informed buying decision they can feel good about, we set out to create a comprehensive resource with everything you need to select the right watch the first time around. Keep in mind that everything you see here is tailored for the W.O.E. community and those who subscribe to the Use Your Tools ethos. If you’re looking for a list of 36mm dress watches to suit your Old Money moodboard, this ain’t it. Enjoy the read, - W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 8, 2025Instagram
4th of July- I hope you had a great weekend with friends and family, for those who were working to keep us safe, we thank you. It was humbling to see all of the Third Option Foundation fundraiser - USA Five Eye Straps in the wild. I will be making another 20k donation to TOF this week from W.O.E. Pretty cool. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 7, 2025Instagram
NEW VIDEO: What Is Double-Wristing? Double-wristing—wearing two watches at the same time—has been adopted by generals, dictators, and special operators. But why would everyone from Fidel Castro to Stormin’ Norman Schwarzkopf and Gen. Scott Miller feel the need to strap on two watches? Does double-wristing provide genuine utility, or is it simply a flex, a way for rappers and actors to display ostentatious wealth? In our new episode, we explore the misunderstood phenomenon of double-wristing. Enjoy episode twenty-three of W.O.E. TV. Happy Hunting, -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 5, 2025Instagram
Happy 4th of July. What’s everyone wearing today? These are the tools I will be making memories with. One for the beach and other for the fireworks. I love this country. Put your phone down, go outside, enjoy it. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionge #useyourtools
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Jul 4, 2025Instagram
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf - the teasers for the prequel to Jack Carr’s The Terminal List are out and it gets the blood flowing. The new series follows Ben Edward’s origin story from SEAL to CIA paramilitary officer and a Tudor Pelagos on a rubber strap can be seen clearly on his wrist in the poster. Interestingly, there is also an Arabic Seiko on the wrist of Dar Salim. I recently spent a couple of days with Jack working on a project (stay tuned) and he is a real watch enthusiast who takes a lot of pride in working relevant timepieces into his books. It’s cool to see this translate to the series. We covered the watches in the original series and I expect we will do the same here. Congrats to Jack, Chris, Taylor and the team. -W.O.E. #watchesofespionage #useyourtools
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Jul 3, 2025Instagram
Tudor Pelagos 39 Unit Watch on the wrist of an RCMP- Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers during a recent demonstration at a Canadian Football League game. The watch contains an ERT crest on the dial, which represents the original teams of six members and one team leader (7 maple leaves), a Cavalry sword and boom stick. Pretty cool piece, check out the lume. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) is Canada’s federal tactical unit—tasked with CT, high-risk arrests, and hostage rescue, a loose equivalent to FBI HRT. 83 produced. Wrist shots provided from an anonymous member of the community. Very cool. -W.O.E. #WatchesOfEspionage #useyourtools
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Jul 2, 2025Instagram
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