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 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.
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.
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.
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
I was in the military when the first G Shock was introduced. You could see everybody switch to G Shocks and they still do. I'm a survival instructor in civilian life now and it's the same. All my fellow instructors have G Shocks. You don't see Rolex or Seamasters but all G Shocks. Also the SAS is an inspiration for Special Forces on land (army). When it comes to navy it was the Dutch that formed the Marine Corps.
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.
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 !
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!!
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.
@@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.
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.
**A Brief History of Special Forces: Key Dates and Developments** 1. **German Fallschirmjäger (Paratroopers)** - **1935**: The Fallschirmjäger were established as Germany's airborne troops and were among the first units specifically trained for airborne assaults. 2. **British Special Air Service (SAS)** - **1941**: Formed during World War II, the SAS was created to conduct raids behind enemy lines, focusing on unconventional warfare tactics. 3. **U.S. Army Rangers** - **1942**: Although the Rangers have roots dating back to the French and Indian War, the modern Ranger unit was established during World War II, focusing on direct action and raids. 4. **U.S. Navy SEALs** - **1962**: The SEALs (Sea, Air, and Land) were officially established to conduct unconventional warfare and special operations in maritime environments. 5. **British Special Boat Service (SBS)** - **1943**: Created as a counterpart to the SAS, the SBS focuses primarily on maritime operations. 6. **U.S. Special Forces (Green Berets)** - **1952**: The Green Berets were officially formed to specialize in unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, and counterinsurgency. 7. **Delta Force (1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta)** - **1977**: This elite unit of the U.S. Army was formed to conduct counter-terrorism operations and high-stakes missions. 8. **Navy SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU)** - **1980**: Established after the failed Iran hostage rescue attempt, this unit specializes in counter-terrorism and direct action missions. 9. **Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)** - **1980**: Formed to oversee and coordinate special operations forces from different branches of the U.S. military. 10. **British Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU)** - **1974**: Established in response to rising terrorism, primarily focused on domestic counter-terrorism operations.
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 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'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.
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😂
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 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.
What a great segment. I'm prior service myself, so this interview is appreciated. And yes, watch enthusiasts are legion in the military.
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!@@A.T.148-Scot-HK
@@alwayspooh1588 tough solar watches have a rechargeable battery in them... will need to be replaced in probably around 10 years.
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.
His in person conversation with Tim Masso is so much more wholesome.
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
I am LOVING the headphones on Rob!! Hifiman Ayra... You have some impeccable taste!
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
That would be really cool to have a series on this.
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.
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?
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
The DW-6600 is my favorite G-Shock
What a great guy, so modest about what he achieved!
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 was in the military when the first G Shock was introduced. You could see everybody switch to G Shocks and they still do. I'm a survival instructor in civilian life now and it's the same. All my fellow instructors have G Shocks. You don't see Rolex or Seamasters but all G Shocks. Also the SAS is an inspiration for Special Forces on land (army). When it comes to navy it was the Dutch that formed the Marine Corps.
Which g shocks donyou recommend
Good guy. I wish we could have seen more watches.
I have a curren watch m8063. It is a metal strap watch. Can i replace this into leather strap. Please answer
Congrats on 1M subscribers!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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.
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 !
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! 🥃
Best summary ever!!
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.
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
I actually liked when you had the photos of the mics. lol.
A guy with a good taste in watches and in headphones.
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!!
I'm proud to have a G Shock Watch
Our company w/9,000+ employees recently procured the Zero Eyes technology. Great to see a face behind the brand!
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.
Can’t wait for Part 2 ❤
Not every Navy Seal is Rolex material.
The video seems like it ends early?
Whatever is the opposite of succinct, this guy is it.....
Great interview, thank you, Andrew 🙂👍
Why aren’t Casio taking orders? They say unexpected difficulties
I've seen this guy a couple of time. Seems like a nice dude.
Love this interview
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 .
Great stuff guys.
I like these kind of videos, keep ‘m coming
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.
Thanks, Rob, for both your service and your insightful comments on watches worn by Navy Seals.
Great thing about wearing a Rola on operations is that should you get lost and desperate, you can trade it.😅
Wait, is him Mr. Ballen?
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.
Thank you, so interesting, i'm looking forward to Part 2 👍 Au
**A Brief History of Special Forces: Key Dates and Developments**
1. **German Fallschirmjäger (Paratroopers)** - **1935**: The Fallschirmjäger were established as Germany's airborne troops and were among the first units specifically trained for airborne assaults.
2. **British Special Air Service (SAS)** - **1941**: Formed during World War II, the SAS was created to conduct raids behind enemy lines, focusing on unconventional warfare tactics.
3. **U.S. Army Rangers** - **1942**: Although the Rangers have roots dating back to the French and Indian War, the modern Ranger unit was established during World War II, focusing on direct action and raids.
4. **U.S. Navy SEALs** - **1962**: The SEALs (Sea, Air, and Land) were officially established to conduct unconventional warfare and special operations in maritime environments.
5. **British Special Boat Service (SBS)** - **1943**: Created as a counterpart to the SAS, the SBS focuses primarily on maritime operations.
6. **U.S. Special Forces (Green Berets)** - **1952**: The Green Berets were officially formed to specialize in unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, and counterinsurgency.
7. **Delta Force (1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta)** - **1977**: This elite unit of the U.S. Army was formed to conduct counter-terrorism operations and high-stakes missions.
8. **Navy SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU)** - **1980**: Established after the failed Iran hostage rescue attempt, this unit specializes in counter-terrorism and direct action missions.
9. **Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)** - **1980**: Formed to oversee and coordinate special operations forces from different branches of the U.S. military.
10. **British Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU)** - **1974**: Established in response to rising terrorism, primarily focused on domestic counter-terrorism operations.
Thank you for your service!!
This was a great episode with a very down to earth SEAL, but still...BEAT NAVY!
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.
Dammit Tom! Stop upsetting Andrew! 😢
great im wearin also my 6640
That seemed to end abruptly.
I thought that’s Mr Ballen
Hahaha
I’m wearing my omega SMP 300 right now and not only do I feel like James Bond but also a navy seal…lol
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 !
He has an awesome video with Tim Mosso too!
Sometimes I think there are more SEALS than seals. 😂😂
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.
Why the guy wears ventilators
Beloved by special forces operatives and Walts everywhere!!
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.
I thought this was about watches
The us navy seals are the best man...,,, America has to offer...
Do you shout out ‘Rolex’ in your sleep?
Correct - de handen waren leuker
nice!!
I liked them better when they were sentient microphones
特戰人員手錶 g shock
Wow
Yes, back to hands.
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?
This guy is good people.
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😂