The Watches Of A Navy SEAL
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- The watches of a Navy SEAL. Our first look at the watch collection of a real Navy SEAL, from training through to graduation.
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Honestly, one of the most interesting and engaging watch/SEAL conversations I’ve seen on YT. Really looking forward to part 2.
Being a teen in the 80's , my "crew" and I did a lot. Camping (winter) rock climbing, repelling, zip-lining, mud runs, hiking, etc,
and I can't imagine the determination it takes to become a SEAL. Tremendous respect and admiration for those individuals. Great piece by Watchfinder !
I wear a classic Casio daily. It isn't a G-Shock, but a F91. The reason why I wear it is that it reminds me of my childhood when I really wanted a digital watch and I can't wear a metal watch because I work on high current battery banks. The network I work on is outside and it gets down to -29C and up to 45C. I also can't wear a chunky watch because I stick my hands in tight spaces. Before working on the battery banks, I could wear larger metal watches. I wore a Marathon CSAR for three years straight. Hammer drilling and in the same temperatures as now. Seiko Land Monster resin strap just snapped on me on a very cold day while I was walking. Anyway, the regular Casio so far is indestructable.
You can tell how much it meant to receive that watch from his parents. Signifying more than graduating budds. What a great video.
I had the opportunity to try out for SEALs in boot camp (San Diego so, yeah, a while ago!) and they explained the training. At one point it was "...for breakfast, you're dropped into the ocean, you swim a mile to shore, run a mile along the shore, eat your 2 or 3 hard-boiled eggs, then run back down the beach, and swim back out to the rendezvous where the helo picks you up. If you don't make it there in time you tread water until the next helo comes."
Yeah...eff that! Needless to say I didn't join because I knew I would be ringing that "I quit" bell, LOL.
It's a very mental job. The Teams are amazing and humble. Go Navy! Note: Distances said above are not exact because this was back in the late '80s & my memory is poor, but they are close.
I was just an ordinary Soldier, I started out with the Casio Pathfinder and later went with the G-Shock watches. The Pathfinder never let me down, it is also very tough.
Never put yourself down by calling yourself an "ordinary" soldier. 😊
@@BAF605 thank you, I didn't mean it as a put down. Ordinary everyday people make the world go round, and it's honorable.
To be fair, a G-Shock is all the watch you ever really need.
But imagine wearing a G shock to your wedding...
+batteries
Nope - tough solar never needs a battery!@@angshoken
True, unless you are getting married undersea while scuba diving!@@alectang1614
@@alwayspooh1588 tough solar watches have a rechargeable battery in them... will need to be replaced in probably around 10 years.
What a great segment. I'm prior service myself, so this interview is appreciated. And yes, watch enthusiasts are legion in the military.
I listened to a SEAL guy who has a Gun Channel. He was active from the 80's to the late 2000's. He claimed the only official issue watch he was given was G-Shocks. He did say one time he came across a box of broken Tudors that could be had and took one that he repaired himself for use. He was forced to give it back even though he spent his own cash to fix it. After retirement he bought the same model for himself as a memento.
No TAGs or Luminox or Rolex or Omega or Marathon, etc.
I find it funny the various "Official" SEAL watches over the years have absolutely nothing to do with SEALs. Total BS marketing.
Today I hear they use wrist dive computers and G-Shocks.
I own a CWC Diver. I am not a Brit but hear they do the same. Most buy their own G-Shocks for use. It is hard to get a CWC issued as they tend to get "lost" and missing property reports are filed.
A guy with a good taste in watches and in headphones.
I love being able to see your faces vs your older style. Screw all the haters.
Well now we need to see watches of SAS and SBS operators, deadly serious
wore my Casio Gulfman during Kapooka then started wearing my Breitling B55 towards the end of my Officer commissioning course. still wear the g shock during PT or during any swimming related activities
Not only is this an amazing collection of watches, and stories attached to them. I love that Rob is also a bit of an audiophile, rocking those Hifiman headphones.
A work colleague of mine's sister is married to a guy who works in Hereford. He is on his second semi-issued Rolex. They have to pay for them but because they are inscribed with their service numbers they instantly triple in value. On the ground floor when on the job I think most guys use a G-Shock these days.
This is amazing content! Just when I think that you can’t possibly achieve any higher excellence, you go right on and do it! Very well done! 🥃
This is one of the best interviews you have done. Real people doing really dangerous stuff. Fantastic and thank you. Now for Bear Grylls eh?
The DW-6600 is my favorite G-Shock
Older friend of mine wore a Seiko Dive watch during his service. Younger friend of mine, who recently retired, last wore a G-Shock.
I am LOVING the headphones on Rob!! Hifiman Ayra... You have some impeccable taste!
Congrats on 1M subscribers!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
What a great guy, so modest about what he achieved!
I thought they are born with pixelated faces 🫣
Right! 😂🤣😂🤣
puberty....ptsd....flashbacks....
YEAH!
😂
They do ,,all armed special forces have pixilated faces , it happens overnight once they've passed the test , boom, pixy faced , that's what they're called pixy faced
This is an incredible show. You guys are great and always watch every one without fail. But being a USA watch junkie, this rings clear. Thanks so much for every issue. WATCHFINDER rocks!!
Can’t wait for Part 2 ❤
Thanks for this wonderful and inspiring interview !
The 6600 is an incredible tough and humble watch , as well as the seals ,, very well represented here
For us , the watch lovers , there is always a great story behind
Thanks for sharing yours !
Great interview. The Seamaster was a wonderful gift from your folks.
Our company w/9,000+ employees recently procured the Zero Eyes technology. Great to see a face behind the brand!
Once upon a time I saw a bum punch a pigeon out of the sky, that inspired me to dedicate my life to collecting watches.
This guy is good people.
Not every Navy Seal is Rolex material.
Whatever is the opposite of succinct, this guy is it.....
The video seems like it ends early?
Great interview, thank you, Andrew 🙂👍
I actually liked when you had the photos of the mics. lol.
I like these kind of videos, keep ‘m coming
I've seen this guy a couple of time. Seems like a nice dude.
I have a curren watch m8063. It is a metal strap watch. Can i replace this into leather strap. Please answer
Absolutely the largest set of headphones to ever grace my computer screen
Right!? Why is that not the topic of this video more than the watches?
he must be an audiophile - those look like Hifiman Arya
Great thing about wearing a Rola on operations is that should you get lost and desperate, you can trade it.😅
Why aren’t Casio taking orders? They say unexpected difficulties
Love this interview
I remember when I waited for my MoonSwatch. For hours I waited. My Frappuccino grew as cold as my heart when I realized I might have to settle for a Uranus watch. I thought of the horrors I would face if such an abomination were strapped to my 5-inch wrist. When I recovered from my swoon, it was all over.
Never ask me about that time again.
Great stuff guys.
Thank you for your service!!
Thank you, so interesting, i'm looking forward to Part 2 👍 Au
Id love to know what sort of watches the SAS and SBS soldiers go for.
This was super cool though
Often CWC ,omega and G shocks .
This was a great episode with a very down to earth SEAL, but still...BEAT NAVY!
great im wearin also my 6640
Awesome video !!!! You didn’t watch the National Geographic for the watches Cmon man
12:26 the first appearance of a watch in this interview... the rest is stories, non watch related.
Thanks dude, you saved me from wasting time.
I thought that’s Mr Ballen
Hahaha
Dammit Tom! Stop upsetting Andrew! 😢
I have family that were frogmen during WWII and even now a few recently retired Seals. In WWII they wore the canteen watches. In the Korean War they wore the same. Vietnam they wore Rolex and Tudor Subs. In the 80s they wore squares and in the 90s the DW-6600 and DW-6900 all the way up to early 2000s. As they move up they get subs or GMTs. This is what I was told by those guys.
This is now my favorite episode. Thank you fellas and keep at it. Looking forward to the next.
I’m wearing my omega SMP 300 right now and not only do I feel like James Bond but also a navy seal…lol
That seemed to end abruptly.
Really miss the talking hands videos from the early days
They still do those twice a week!
@@hullabamoo you're right, but they don't feel the same to me at all.
@@frankylennonlinyeah, effort has gone down the drain.
I have not watched most of their new release as this channel doesn't really feel the same anymore. Is it that compulsory for them to show their faces?
@@mustaphasabli1985 my issue with the channel is that it has lost its USP. The writing, video editing and music was what made the Watchfinder videos unique. Compare those videos from 4 years ago to the videos they make now...
I still enjoy seeing Andrew and Tom discuss, don't get me wrong, but I think the content has become ordinary now - if I want to watch similar content, there are innumerable other channels that offer the same thing.
I miss the masterpiece of video editing from the early years of watchfinder, like, search up any of those early Lange videos.... 👌🏼Perfection.
You need a watch that has the capability to carry out the functions you need, but not cost mega money.
On average I went through one watch every two years from one getting smashed when jumping out helicopter to broken into two pieces on a assault course.
Do not mention the life expectancy of a head mounted flashlight !
I've always liked G-shock watches because I gave watches some rough treatment both at work and hobbies, tough as old boots and last for a long time. On the first one I wore out the button covers that kept it watertight to 30m, but I put some buttons from a different (and dead) watch in the spaces and it was still OK to 5m. Eventually I wore out the protective case. I've now got a solar powered, radio controlled one that automatically sets itself in any area with a time transmission service, and now Ive retired I expect it to last the rest of my life.
He has an awesome video with Tim Mosso too!
Sometimes I think there are more SEALS than seals. 😂😂
The us navy seals are the best man...,,, America has to offer...
Beloved by special forces operatives and Walts everywhere!!
Why the guy wears ventilators
nice!!
Do you shout out ‘Rolex’ in your sleep?
特戰人員手錶 g shock
Yes, back to hands.
Wow
I liked them better when they were sentient microphones
Correct - de handen waren leuker
kya pakau baata karre , ghadi ke baare me baarah minat ke baad chalu karre
I survive severe nerve pain 90 hours from time to time for 9 years. I think I could have been a seal.
Face reveal is almost never a good thing because never look like you imagine them. At least for me that's true
Was he wearing that watch while shooting kids and civilians?
I saw his interview with tim at watchbox a few months back. Great guy. 🫡
Your training story reminds me of the time i had in basic training for the army. Although obviously mine was not as intense but the "fun" that was felt at the time was relatable😂