Watch Collecting with <SLV>: "Becoming a Collector"

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The Rolex Explorer II of a CIA Paramilitary Officer, Marine, & Best-Selling Author​

May 2, 2026
In this video, we sit down with Elliot Ackerman, a Marine Raider turned CIA Paramilitary Officer turned best-selling author, to talk about his Rolex Explorer II, a watch he wore throughout every day of his incredible career. For a Marine Raider and intelligence officer, a watch is never just a watch.
Articles Mentioned In This Video:
- Inside The Watch Culture Of CIA Paramilitary Officers: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/bl...


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Elliot Ackerman - Wikipedia

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FerFal

CASIO G-SHOCK Digital vs SEIKO Automatic | Best Watch fo

 

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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 give or receive, but it can be tough to know where to start. Intended for parents, friends, or...

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Watches of Artemis II & Space Exploration - Omega, Breitling, Seiko, Rolex, and MORE​

May 16, 2026
In this video, we discuss the watches worn by astronauts in space exploration. Whether it's Wally Schirra's Omega Speedmaster, Jonny Kim's Rolex Daytona, or a new Breitling unveiled on the wrist of the Artemis II mission commander, a watch in space is never just a watch.
Resources (articles & vids) can be found below the vid on youtube.


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I'm a Commercial Diver. The $2,200 Longines Beat My $6,700 Omega Seamaster.​

May 16, 2026 #Longines #HydroConquest #Omega
I'm a commercial diver. 12 years on underwater construction jobs- Bridges, ship hulls, pipelines. Last week I took two watches to work.
Same depth. Same conditions. Both on stock bracelets.
The Omega Seamaster Professional is $6,700. The Longines HydroConquest is $2,200. The Omega is $4,500 more expensive but by the end of the week, the verdict surprised even me.


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The Urban Gentry has a new vid out. If interested you can find it here:

The Urban Gentry

Welcome to the Urban Gentry, a channel devoted to watches and lifestyle with TGV as its content creator and host, and home of the #wristwatchcheck and #seikosaturday! Please note: Some products/brands may contribute as patrons of the channel to assist in keeping content for the audience free...

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CIA Memorial Wall: The Watches of Fallen CIA Officers

Memorial Day honors all military members who have died while serving in the US armed forces. On this day, we also reflect on the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Central Intelligence Agency. Some I knew personally, some by reputation, and many others were lost years before I...

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Watch Industry SITREP - May 2026

At W.O.E., we’ve spent another month crafting Dispatch articles, shooting and editing videos for our YouTube channel, and designing new custom tools for the community. As always, we stay up on the news, and once a month, we assemble a list of topics relevant to our exploration of watches and/or...

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Inside New York's $1 Billion Watch District (The Rolex & AP Dealer Secrets Revealed)​

May 31, 2026 NEW YORK
Phil Reid explores the competitive landscape of New York's 47th Street by meeting various specialized dealers. The visit offers an intimate look at the daily operations, inventory challenges, and the intense, high-stakes atmosphere that defines this iconic hub for luxury timepieces.


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Real Spy Gadget Watches Of The CIA & KGB​

Jun 6, 2026
In this video, we travel to the @IntlSpyMuseum in Washington, DC, to go hands-on with some of history's most intriguing spy gadget watches with built-in microphones, cameras, and more. For intelligence officers, a watch can be so much more than just a watch.


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Articles Mentioned In This Video:

- The Real Spy Gadget Watches of the CIA, KGB, MIT, & German Intelligence: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/bl...
- Istanbul: Shopping For Vintage Watches, Spy Cameras, & Cold War Artifacts: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/bl...
- Forget Bond, A Real CIA Spy Seiko Watch: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/bl...

Videos Mentioned In This Video:

- Spy Gadget Watches Of Hollywood: • Spy Gadget Watches Of Hollywood

 

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Urban Gentry

Watch Hunting In NYC: It Took 2 Years To Find The Ultimate Breitling - My Navitimer B01 Adventure​

Jun 12, 2026 #wristwatchcheck #unboxing #watches
Today I take you on a mini horological adventure into the heart of New York City to track down an insanely cool watch that I have been hunting for several years. In fact, not only do I unbox and get to experience this latest purchase, but I also visit some of the most historic locations of iconic Breitling Navitimer wearers; including the Upper West Side former home of Miles Davis, and the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier museum that famously helped rescue Scott Carpenter after his space mission in 1962. Join me for another quintessential Urban Gentry episode that you won't see anywhere else, featuring notable NYC landmarks and well-known watches, including a Breitling Navitimer B01 unboxing and my Universal Geneve White Shadow (the original Patek Ellipse). What do you think about my latest acquisition? Please share in the comments!

Watch Hunting In NYC: It Took 2 Years To Find The Ultimate Breitling - My Navitimer

 

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Heart of the Beast: Brad Pitt, a Rolex Submariner, & Military Working

Last week, Paramount released the first production stills from Heart of the Beast, an upcoming survival drama starring Brad Pitt as James Belmont, a retired Army Special Forces soldier and Delta Force operator stranded in the Alaskan wilderness with his military working dog, Odin. Even before...

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