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Military Wristwatches and Special Ops Watch

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lordkensal

Discussion Starter · Oct 16, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

I'm putting together an article about the special Ops watch of choice for the Special Forces around the world.
While the Casio G-Shock is does not conform to standahttp://www.military-wristwatches.comrd military wristwatches, it does seem to be popular.
What do Special ops forces wear on their wrist?

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Zoltan

· #21 · Nov 11, 2010

As a security contractor i work with a ton of former spec op guys. Most of the guys wear G-shocks, Suuntos, Pathfinders, Seiko divers, Trasers, Tissots (t-touch) and even a few Timex Expeditions.

G Shock

· #22 · Nov 14, 2010

so the list of the mil watch (brand) that special ops use is...? specific names can someone make it? the final? it could be intresting list

ecalzo

· #23 · Nov 17, 2010

jlow28 said:
I am not a Special Ops expert but from what I know most brands seem to be:

Luminox
Traser
MTM
Marathon
Resco
Tawatec
Suunto
Casio G Shock
Casio Protrek

This way it is better in my opinion:

Casio G Shock
Casio Protrek
Suunto
Marathon
Traser/Luminox
Timex

not used (in my experience):
MTM
Resco
Tawatec

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kaffakid

· #24 · Mar 8, 2011

aside from the obvious G-shock military choices:

DW5600
DW6600
DW6900

does anyone know if the g101 is worn by military people as well?? THANKS! :-s

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mike_123850

· #25 · Mar 10, 2011 (Edited)

Not all G-Shock's but quite a few. There are more pictures than the ones I've listed, just do a forum search for G Shocks in Action.

https://www.watchuseek.com/showthr...ghlight=action

https://www.watchuseek.com/showthr...ghlight=action

https://www.watchuseek.com/showthr...ghlight=action

https://www.watchuseek.com/showthr...ghlight=action

https://www.watchuseek.com/showthr...ghlight=action

https://www.watchuseek.com/showthr...ghlight=action

Mike

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mike_123850

· #26 · Mar 10, 2011

Ok, here are a few more.

https://www.watchuseek.com/f17/g-shock-army-military-pictures-176501.html

https://www.watchuseek.com/f17/g-sh...ex-pathfinders-other-included-too-412161.html

https://www.watchuseek.com/f43/g-shocks-action-part-x-mega-edition-472570.html

Mike

laabstract

· #27 · Mar 11, 2011

2BATTRANGER said:
In my experience it's mainly the G-Shocks and Pathfinders from Casio, also alot of Suunto Vectors, X-Landers and the occasional Core. I've seen a few Luminox/Traser models too!! The Luminox watches were my choice,:-!

Luminox was my choice 2

kaffakid

· #28 · Jun 8, 2011

fyi... I was watching the movie "The Town" and one of the cops was wearing a DW-6600 ---- kewl

DCMonkey

· #29 · Jun 8, 2011

G-Shocks. Not just in SF role, but even in covert roles in regular green Army.

RCM83

· #30 · Jun 9, 2011

I'm not special forces but my next trip out to Afghanistan I plan on taking my Resco, a pathfinder or two, and a g shock or two.

klop32

· #31 · Jun 13, 2011

How about Swiss Military Delta Force

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or Swiss Military Delta Evo
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watchnuts

· #32 · Jun 14, 2011

I don't believe all the BS marketing hype by watch companies being used by and affliated with special forces.

In all the pictures I've seen G-Shocks are the only thing they wear.

CMSgt Bo

· #33 · Jun 15, 2011

watchnuts said:
I don't believe all the BS marketing hype by watch companies being used by and affliated with special forces.

In all the pictures I've seen G-Shocks are the only thing they wear.

You mean US Navy SEALs don't wear this:

When I was an Air Commando in the mid-80s I saw mostly Seiko 6309s (still got mine) and other CBP watches. Into the 90's C-130 flight crews and STS (Special Tactics Squadron members) were issued the Marathon Nav, SandY 650, and G-Shocks. After 2000 the AF went to COTS (commercial off the shelf) unit purchases. This was when the G-Shocks and Suunto's really began to dominate.

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Spit161

· #34 · Jun 15, 2011

The Nite MX10 is my choice:

cheers.

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mike_123850

· #35 · Jun 20, 2011

G shocks in action Part VII

G shocks in action Part VI

More G Shocks In Action Part V (USAF edition)

More G shocks in action Part IV (modem users do not click on this thread).

More G shocks in action Part III

More G shocks in action Part II

G-shock / Army / Military Pictures

G Shocks in Action Part VIII (timex, pathfinders, and other included too).

G shocks in Action Part X (Mega edition)

Mike

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Chris T

· #36 · May 5, 2013

G-shock's are definitely really popular but I also like the Luminox 3051 Blackout. It's a little more expensive than the Casio but also very rugged and the dial illumination is just plain awesome!

Ruzhyo

· #37 · Oct 12, 2013

15 yrs in the Army I've seen all sorts of watches bring worn. Panarai, Tag, Rolex and Omega are common with the officers who are desk bound. The usual NCOs are mostly wearing G shocks.
In the field almost everyone is wearing a black G shock. No particular model.
Timex and luminox are next to non existence.

cal..45

· #38 · Oct 12, 2013

Ruzhyo said:
15 yrs in the Army I've seen all sorts of watches bring worn. Panarai, Tag, Rolex and Omega are common with the officers who are desk bound. The usual NCOs are mostly wearing G shocks.
In the field almost everyone is wearing a black G shock. No particular model.
Timex and luminox are next to non existence.

I agree on the Luminox but definitely not on Timex. In fact I have occasionally seen more Timex's than Casio's, mostly on par though.

cheers

Andreas9

· #39 · Oct 24, 2013

Yeah,mostly gshocks,suuntos,seen some ana-digi diver citizen's on old school personnel.Our LTC wore a seamaster occasionally,i remember him taking it off before the jump.I d go for a gshock anyday though,peace of mind.

cheers

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