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watcheroo 3T WIS 
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Just curious, does anyone here know what exactly Navy Seals and the like are issued to wear? I can't believe they would wear a Luminox as advertised -- but maybe I'm wrong? |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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Not issued a watch, just given a list of watches that are excepted for use, from what I hear.:D Here are 3 characters I know personally.  |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Cool FAV Eric... fun to drive? :cool: e.avery wrote: Not issued a watch, just given a list of watches that are excepted for use, from what I hear.:D |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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Very fun!!!:D Heavy and hard to get unstuck, I prefer the newer model. It does not handle high speeds as well but nothing is perfect. |
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BERG 3T WIS 
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i was watching the news just to see what the military soldier was wearing and never saw a marathon or a luminox , i dont think that a mil-guy will invest alot in a watch . Berg |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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I wear a Kobold Seal, but I am not typical. |
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BERG 3T WIS
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i forgot to mention that some mil guys are WISyourock.gif |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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My bro-in-law wears a Plain G-Shcok dw-5600 all black as most of his unit does....he has bought them all over the worldwatch2.gifI recently gave him a new one with the g-shock adapters on a all black zulu now they all want one! |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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BERG wrote: i forgot to mention that some mil guys are WISyourock.gif Oui ils sont :D |
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Chick Hazzard 3T WIS 
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My stepson is a SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman) - they are the guys that drive the high speed boats and provide support for the SEALS. I of course asked what watches the guys wear. He said the only thing he has ever seen on SWCC's and SEALS's are G-Shocks and Timex Ironmans. |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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All depends on your rank and job. |
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glock24 3T WIS
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I had the opportunity to meet an operating SEAL over in Bahrain a few years ago. I asked him about guns and watches. He told me the guys in his team including himself wear G-Shocks. He said there isn't an "official" SEAL watch that he knew of. |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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With the SF pay increase that was enacted to keep them from going and working for outside security firms, trust me the ones you knew will be upgrading. It is just a matter of what they choose to spend the increase on. |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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My usual watch for drill is a 1989 ss Timex atlantis. |
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dtmbizzle 3T WIS 
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I've heard the ex-SOF guys who do contractor work over in Afghanistan/Iraq/ETC favor the SUUNTO's, and G-Shocks. e.avery - Thats interesting, what you said about an SF pay increase to stop all the talent moving to PSC roles. Do you know if they really make it worth their while to stay in the service? I mean, from what i know (I'm no expert, but im fascinated by that whole PSC Industry), they'd have to give them a hefty increase!! Here's a buddy of mine who did a stint over in Afghanistan a few years ago when he was done with the service. Pretty sure he's wearing a Gshock...  |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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They did give a very hefty increase to combat pay, many variables but close to 90% for some opperational environments. To pay a private operator $700 a pull, the multiple is 2 to 3 so you have to be charging $1400 to $2100 per operator. At that price you need to have a valuable package. |
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KenC Admin 
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BERG wrote: i was watching the news just to see what the military soldier was wearing and never saw a marathon or a luminox , i dont think that a mil-guy will invest alot in a watch . Not necessarily true...those that are responsible for mission coordination, response and execution are acutely aware of the need for not only accuracy, but also reliability. A good watch will save your life! I personally wore a Glycine Airman purchased at the PX for about $50.00....but then again, $50 was a lot of money back in 1964. It served me faithfully and is still keeping accurate time today!...and no, I was not a WIS back then! |
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dtmbizzle 3T WIS
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It's good to hear the Military is doing whatever they can to keep those guys in, and stay competitive with the private sector. No matter what our service men and women get paid, they earn every penny! |
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