At the intersection of W.O.E. and Breitling watches is Erik Prince, a former Navy SEAL turned CEO of Blackwater, history’s most notorious military contractor. After losing members of his team in a plane crash in Afghanistan, Prince commissioned a custom Breitling Emergency with Blackwater’s logo on the dial. More than just a watch, the Blackwater Breitling Emergency contained a potentially life-saving radio beacon. To quote Prince: “Companies give loyalty gifts; this is a loyalty gift that could save their life.”
In our new episode on the W.O.E. YouTube Channel, we share the untold story behind the Blackwater Breitling Emergency while discussing the rise of private military contractors during the Global War on Terror.
Enjoy episode sixteen of W.O.E. TV.
Happy Hunting,
-W.O.E.
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That beacon Breitling, reminds me of a famous advertisement for the Volkswagen Beetle. It´s from the 60s and the european VW Beetle was a small car, a new concept for most americans. The ad shows the lunar landing module along with the text: “It´s ugly, but it get´s you there!” refering to the small bubble like car from Germany.