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Official watch of the Navy Seals?
I saw a recent ad stating LeCoultre made the official watch for the Navy Seals.
It reminded me of the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf. When I first got into watches in the early 90's, I remembered it was advertised as the official watch of the Navy Seals. It just so happened that I had a friend from High School, who entered the Naval Academy, then went into the Seals, after graduating. So, when he came back to our hometown for Christmas break,( I believe 1994), I had to ask him. "What watch do you guys use when you dive?" I was hoping he could get me a deal on the Zodiac, but I was a little disappointed when he replied, "A Timex Indiglo". I read on another forum that the Casio G-Shock was in use now. Just thought this was an interesting story. |
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Yes JLC made a "Navy SEALs" watch a few years back. It was a good looking watch but the tie-in was a bit silly. You are probably right that those guys wear G-shocks.
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I have a friend who is a seal. He had mentioned once before to me how funny it is that many say the make this or that for seals and Seals never see them. If I learned anything about them, they are pretty functional and utilitarian in their approach to equipment.
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Hahahaha talk about false advertisement, like Patek saying all their watches keep or gain their value, yeah the owners of grey dial 5960p might not agree 100%. I know that the italian divers used Panerai and the french divers used Blancpain, but that was a long time ago, and I can totally see that a G-shock wouldmbe much more useful for them, they have compass, light, chrono, countdown and god knows what else when a normal dive watch has time and date, no professional diver, army or civilian uses what we refer to as dive watches, they either use special equipment made for diving, usually digital, or things like g-shocks, tomthink that some still dive with a Blancpain, Pam, JLC or Rolex is really funny, they did but that was a long time ago, now technology has provided them with watches which are much better suited for their needs. Was a funny thread though, thanks
Here is what the timex indiglo looks like, yeah, not our idea of the cool dive watch ![]() image.jpeg Quote:
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While I know these Seal types are highly trained and super professional, I can't help but wonder if they would be a bit more cautious if you put a fine timepiece on their wrist. I'd tend to think a good watch for these guys is one that can take a beating and easy to replace.
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The ones I have known are all West Coast-based, and they frequently own RESCOs because the owner of Resco is a former SEAL and his shop is based in Coronado. There is no 'official Nacy SEAL watch,' the Navy isn't even compensated when companies use their name and logos because it cannot be trademarked. Same goes for the Blue Angels. Companies just request permission to use their logos and what-have-you.
Military folks frequently wear G-Shocks, Marathons, and cheap quartz watches. Some Aviators wear Breitlings. Suuntos are also rising in popularity. |
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Most SF guys including SEALS use g-Shock's.
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I just checked out a few Resco watches. Is there anyone here that would spend $500+ on a battery watch? I wouldn't.
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OMG that Resco rip-off ad. The only thing that is missing is: "If you were parachuting behind enemy lines tomorrow..."
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what ever is on the issue sheet ,, why break your own kit , when you can loose or break some one elses.
issue kit is usually pretty good , yep , there is the odd exception. |
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I own a Hooper. It's definitely a niche brand.
More about the company: http://www.itstactical.com/gearcom/e...e-or-downtown/ |
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And you have to go to Tourneau to get one. Bad service and a budget buster, doesn't that sound like a great time?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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watches often tended to be bought from the chogie shop ,,, i remember clearly using the phrase ,,
they lie, like a cheap chogie watch ,,, now theres a blast from the past. |
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The Navy SEAL Trident symbol can be used on products where the company licenses the logo from the Navy Trademark Licensing Program Office. That's all.
No product is an 'official' Navy SEAL product. If you look at that ad, it actually says, "The Office Watch of the Navel Special Warfare's Underwater Demolition Team - SEAL Association." Emphasis added to SEAL Association. The Navy SEALs as a part of the USN cannot endorse a product. They might even use specific items, but in no way do they specifically endorse the use of that given product. As far as watches used by SEALs, I don't personally know any, but I run into NSW folks at MCBCP every once in a while, and there's no standard that I've seen. It's whatever these guys happen to buy on their own or someone gave to them. They're not issued this stuff.
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My Boss for the last 7 years was a Navy SEAL,(SEAL Team 8, saw some action in the Balkans War), and his father was UDT. He told me when he was in, early 90's, other than firearms and dedicated equipment, each SEAL chose their own personal equipment. Web gear, watch, etc.
My Boss liked G-Shocks Interesting footnote: My Boss was in high school when Marcinko and "Red Cell" occurred. His father,(UDT history with Marcinko), was contracted to video tape their incursions. My Boss went along on several of these to help. I think this legacy is part of what lead him to the SEAL's. His father was also one of the "UDT Frogmen" who recovered a Gemini Capsule, this later got him on live TV with Walter Cronkite describing the live recovery of another capsule. My Boss quit about a month ago, he started his own company in the financial sector. |
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I can't comment on what the SEALs use, but sometimes SAS, SBR and SBS in the UK do still buy in batches of Submariners, SD's and Explorer II's when being deployed overseas. This is also because they can be used as blood chits if they are compromised and need local help. These aren't standard issue to all troops, and they have to hand them back when returning. It's a Court Marshall offence to 'lose' them unless they have an exceptional excuse. This was after the majority of troops kept 'losing' them :-D
Rolex aren't contracted to supply them, and there is no official supply route through MOD stores. Amazingly, the individual regiments quite often approach local AD's to supply them. I guess the same may be true of the SEALs as they operate pretty much the same way, and are close when it comes to sharing tactics, training and theatres of war. |
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I highly doubt any modern military force is using a mechanical watch. I saw a photo of Seal all jacked up with gear and it looked like he was wearing a Garmin Fenix.
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Spent all summer last year deployed with SF. Not one had a mechanical watch. Garmin and G-Shock. I rocked my Sinn 857. Rolex is common in garrison though.
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Luminox?
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