W.O.E. Dispatch
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W.O.E. YouTube: A Case Officer’s Everyday Carry (EDC)
In this video, we’ll offer unique insights into an intelligence officer's EDC. From pocket knives and notebooks to flashlights and watches, analyzing...
Read moreIn this video, we’ll offer unique insights into an intelligence officer's EDC. From pocket knives and notebooks to flashlights and watches, analyzing...
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Watch Industry SITREP - November 2025
This month has been a big one, with Swiss and US officials finally reaching a much-needed tariff agreement that sucks less than...
Read moreThis month has been a big one, with Swiss and US officials finally reaching a much-needed tariff agreement that sucks less than...
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Professional Diver Explains How To Use A Dive Watch
Despite its prominence, the dive watch is surprisingly misunderstood, especially as it relates to actual diving. Backed by my experiences in commercial...
Read moreDespite its prominence, the dive watch is surprisingly misunderstood, especially as it relates to actual diving. Backed by my experiences in commercial...
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What’s Your Grail Watch? W.O.E. Asks the Experts
If cost and scarcity didn’t matter, which watches would former intelligence officers, watch industry pros, firefighters, and Navy SEALs want for their...
Read moreIf cost and scarcity didn’t matter, which watches would former intelligence officers, watch industry pros, firefighters, and Navy SEALs want for their...
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W.O.E. YouTube: Top Military Watch Brands
From Tudor Submariners worn in the jungles of Vietnam to Casio G-Shocks and Seikos used as tools in the Global War on...
Read moreFrom Tudor Submariners worn in the jungles of Vietnam to Casio G-Shocks and Seikos used as tools in the Global War on...
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W.O.E. Partner Profile: Leather Works Minnesota
One of our earliest partners, Leather Works Minnesota, has been making leather goods by hand in the United States since 1999.
Read moreOne of our earliest partners, Leather Works Minnesota, has been making leather goods by hand in the United States since 1999.
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Our Story
W.O.E.® is run by a former Case Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with a passion for timepieces. The job of a Case Officer is to recruit spies and steal secrets to collect strategic intelligence. While the location and the mission changed over the years, the one thing that remained the same was the presence of a reliable timepiece on the wrist.
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Special Operations Focused
Read All Spec Ops ArticlesThis section is dedicated to exploring the world of watches through the lens of military and tactical operations. With a focus on durability, functionality, and precision, this section offers in-depth reviews, analysis, and insider knowledge watches and special missions.
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Intelligence Focused
Read All Intel ArticlesThis section is dedicated to the messaging and unique influence watches have in the Intelligence Community, and on the world that they effect. This intelligence section offers expert insights and analysis on the role of watches in intelligence operations and espionage.
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Culture Focused
Read All Culture ArticlesThis section is a global exploration of watches and their cultural significance across different regions and communities around the world. From traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge technology, this explore section showcases the diversity and richness of the world of watches.
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