Why Special Forces Soldiers Wear Rolex Watches

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[@Acdiesel1]

That dude is 100% Shawn Ryan's Asian doppelganger.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

Shawn's actually part Japanese Samurai....Ninja in the blood

[@t.bickle]

doooooooooood i c it

[@Acdiesel1]

@@t.bickle Haha

[@EyeLukMusic]

Came to see if anyone else thought that... 🤣👊🏼‼️

[@captain_orange]

Jewish is the common theme between them

[@dustynpierson5924]

Saw a video where a Vietnam veteran bought a brand new Rolex in 1974 and shipped it home. It sat in the box with all the papers never worn. Appraised for $345k

[@firefox3539]

I think I saw that too, I think it was on Antiques Roadshow. Guy was in the Navy when he got it and was downsizing. When the guy told him how much it was worth he literally laid down on the floor in disbelief, the appraiser thought he was having a heart attack 😅

[@joshnichols3565]

I saw that, too. Antique Roadshow. I was happy for the vet.

[@Anonymous8317]

If it was the same vet that I’m thinking of then it actually went to auction and pulled in about $1.2 million

[@danfleming9303]

Saw that too

[@leonmills4545]

I think I seen that too was one of the first submariner or oyster style Rolex’s in perfect condition with the receipt and everything

[@Teerifficgolf]

“A Rolex is your ticket home” is the phrase I believe

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

😮❤

[@thunderbolt8267]

which State's accent is it?

[@iam1smiley1]

I've worn a gold chain for the same purpose.

[@bradleydennis1263]

To this day, that's why Shawn Ryan wears a Rolex He's said this numerous times.

[@myhandle90]

Sure that sounds good, but the real actual reason he wears it is because he likes it and he’s one of us crazy watch nuts.

[@Lycan683]

I once saw a video of him, where he showed his EDC and explained why he wears Rolex..

[@devdecker7812]

But he said it himself ​@@myhandle90

[@drjones762]

AFAIK, it’s true. I’ve heard this legend before about Green Berets / SOF & their Rolexes. I think it’s in a book one of them wrote. If you ever pay attention, you’ll see many, many (dare I say most) real SOF dudes wear Rolexes. Like Shawn. I think Tu does?

[@azules9780]

​@@drjones762 My dad wears one and they used to get a really fancy/super functional one after graduation. It's a dive watch that recharges itself by movement. He's had it since graduating the Q-course about 35 years ago. His wife had it rebuilt for him in that time as well.

[@AdamJWM]

When I was in commercial dive school we were all told to buy a Rolex when we started making good money because if you were stranded in some foreign land you could always sell or trade your Rolex for a plane ticket. I actually ended up cashing it in on that very thing.

[@robertross45]

Is the story declassified? I'd like to hear it.

[@mikuspalmis]

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[@therealnickynurotic8930]

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[@flight2k5]

Almost as if you listened to the video.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

Commercial Divers get into some "deep" shit

[@Ben-xf7uy]

My grandpa called it his "Anywhere in the world watch." Because he could sell it anywhere in the world and get home. He was army and in Vietnam. Miss him everyday

[@CiviTac]

The idea of using a Rolex as currency while traveling is still a common theme for international travelers today. I also know ppl who use them because they’re not allowed to bring 20k in cash to whatever country they’re flying to

[@TNTS8105]

What about my g shock

[@SScott-kp3lc]

@@TNTS8105it might get you a cup of coffee, but that’s it!

[@arizonatea3734]

​@@TNTS8105the most expensive g shock is probably less then the cheapest Rolex.

[@bsherman8236]

i'll take a zippo or rolex for cheap any day, you'll lose money but your life is priceless

[@napalmdotnet]

@@arizonatea3734 There is a solid gold g-shock that originally sold for $70k but commands much more now since there were only 35 ever made.

[@ntutill]

British SAS have gold sovereigns sewed into clothing. Same kind of idea

[@user-up6hu8lm4k]

Yupp

[@tekiwi]

Looking for this comment!! Reason is it's well under the radar. It's rediculous to wear anything that brings attention to you when you're balls deep in a third world shit hole!! Mericans struggle with low key.

[@SparkleSurprise-nv5di]

British SAS are like seal sisters. Beta males

[@tekiwi]

@@user-fb5uz3zc2t They're still able to customize their kits.

[@jamiestewart48]

@@user-fb5uz3zc2t Wrong wrong wrong wrong, wrong wrong wrong wrong, you're wrong. You're wrong. you're wrong. "[...] in the run up to the Gulf War in 1991, Britain’s Ministry of Defence purchased 60,000 Gold Sovereigns from the Bank of England, and then issued Special Air Service (SAS) troops and pilots with 20 gold sovereigns each which they then stitched and concealed in their clothing.

[@Sukhumvit1]

A lot of the pilots in Vietnam also had gold chains for the same reason.

[@DavidNefelimSlayer]

SAC crews had gold coins in their survival kits as well as chocolate bars, prophylactics, and nylons stockings.

[@John-mf6ky]

Yup, A gold chain would be my go-to. You can't hide a watch underneath a shirt. I guess you could, if you want to wear long sleeves 24/7. Plus you can always break a chain into smaller pieces. I guess you could do the same if you had an all gold Rolex, Just pop off a few links.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

😮❤

[@martinvanburen4578]

and heroin....

[@tomcaffall8512]

Thai baht chains. They are like 24k gold and in various sizes.

[@JD-HatCreekCattleCo]

I was a Special Agent with Diplomatic Security…yes most of us wore Rolex. For that exact reason and because it was cool 😎. Actually mine is in the shop now after 35 years. Still cool, but for the money a G-Shock is the best value around.

[@dennisharold9342]

Yes, I still wear my G-Shock.

[@stewartfield1386]

Both are super cool in their own right, but there's something very James Bond-esque about a Rolex 😂

[@johnlocke_1]

Lol you're nobody. Spacial Agent. Lmao

[@jesse6760]

Same with the contractor world🎉

[@FirstLast-gl2lw]

@@jesse6760I’m a civilian, I wear Casios because…I won’t get robbed for it :( dudes take me contracting with you. I need a Rolex, for…escaping reasons.

[@blueyedevil3479]

Rolex will get you a plane ticket home. Look into the story of the man who was a WWII POW and ORDERED a ROLEX WHILE IMPRISONED, had them send the bill to his father in Texas, and ship the watch TO HIM IN THE GERMAN POW CAMP. This man would later become the inspiration for Hogans Hero’s and the watch WITH ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS and a LETTER FROM ROLEX, was sold at auction a few months back…

[@santtu5594]

So germans wasnt so Bad as they say 😮

[@NoFaceINoCase]

@@santtu5594really…

[@campandcook3118]

Sounds fake, the Mail into pow camps was opened and read, the watch would have been confiscated. Any names/places to that story

[@curedham2963]

Thats awesome

[@freethinkingamerican80]

That's a wild story!

[@kensbarbeau6224]

Was stationed in Panama 77-79, assigned to the 475th Trans Co. after making E4 I was detached and sent to the 7th SF for a short while. They needed a driver apparently. I noticed everyone wore a watch and I didn’t. I asked one of the guys about it and he told me the story. Though I don’t wear a Rolex, I do wear a dive watch to this day.

[@AidenBraydenPodcast]

What was the reason?

[@John-gg6op]

@@AidenBraydenPodcastliterally what the Asian guy was saying in this video: It’s international currency

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

😮❤

[@DallasBurgher]

My brother was a GB in Viet Nam in 1965 and I remember he came home with a Rolex. I had never seen one and thought is was very cool.

[@stemtostern7611]

I became good friends with a guy after he got back from Viet Nam. We both had been going to a local collage, we damn near looked like each other enough people thought we were brothers. It is ok by me since I never had a brother I was from Panama city and he was from Cestview Fl. I asked Bill one day what kind of watch he had on? A Nice Rolex dive watch which had a trident on the band best I remember?. Where you get that? The Seal Teams. Back then no one even really knew much about those guys like today. So, I guess the story checks out that he was given that Rolex. Bill B was just a great guy had a couple pieces of shrapnel in his rear. Is all the damage he got in Viet Nam only to be killed in a plane crash, One night. Wish he was still with us.

[@J-Mac8]

@@stemtostern7611seriously, and to die in a plane crash! Which is kind of a odd way to die

[@captain_orange]

Rolex is Jewish. This is product placement and essentially an ad.

[@JulienSorelEatsSabras]

Wacha smokin' cowboy? The marque is owned by the Foundation named for Rolex's founder. Wilsdorf was a Protestant.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

😮❤

[@CrookDanny]

The Milus Snow star was included in a “life barter kit” that the U.S. gave to pilots if they went down in WW2. The watch, some gold, all to try and trade what you have for safe passage. Rolex makes a lot of sense today.

[@Mikegastaldo]

Special forces aren't the only ones who wear em...I wear a submariner stainless steel sapphire Chrystal black bezel/face..I wear it every day im 57 years old..it was on my wrist in Kuwait and Iraq in 1990..I will wear it till my last day...

[@milknmydreadzpodcast8622]

Like a fuckin savage 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

​@@dmobius23u ain't lying! Going to the porta potty was LITERALLY like going into a Finish Sauna lol 😆

[@domespo4048]

fuck yea!! thank you for service god bless

[@mindful6095]

That’s a really good point about the currency of Rolex watches. And knowing is half the battle.

[@DirtBallPaul]

" in the movie kill me

[@DirtBallPaul]

What??( the fff!!!??? Not "me!!"that was spellcheck!!!!!

[@DirtBallPaul]

I quit . These fones are BS.

[@quilope]

G.I. JOEEEEEE!!

[@YuriVelcroripper]

​@@DirtBallPaul lol Dirtball "fat-fingers" Paul is your new name lmao. Calm down boomer lol

[@poppyneese1811]

Shawn is such a great interviewer! Just makes you feel like old friends sitting around chatting, probably the best I’ve ever seen!

[@dmailaddress25]

Right

[@John-mf6ky]

It's one reason I like wearing a gold chain. Plus, with a chain, you can always break it into smaller pieces.

[@Immigrantlovesamerica]

Necklaces are gay

[@paulattaboyatreides6414]

And make you a target

[@cryptojuicer]

smart

[@Gottiline_Ace]

​@StE2155 plenty of concealed cash is not always an option in foreign countries or trying to get through airports.

[@John-mf6ky]

​@@paulattaboyatreides6414 I didn't know people have x-ray vision where they can see underneath my shirt and clothing these days 😂

[@kaczynski2333]

'A Submariner Daytona" A real watch fan here.

[@Beefry222]

I'm not blaming him, he just twisted it up. It'd be like if you were talking about your Chevy Tahoe and then your Silverado, and that you knew someone with a "Tahoe Silverado"

[@scon1425]

Thought the same thing

[@darthvillarious]

Agreed, it's one or the other, but not both. lol

[@TheVeeginator]

​@@Beefry222My favourite place to visit is Barcelona, France and I usually book tickets using my Dell Mac book Pro

[@eatsmylifeYT]

I caught that, too.

[@user-xw8ne1xl6o]

My dad was Green Beret at the time and he bought a GMT Pepsi and brought it back with him. He passed and left it to me so I still have it. God bless Veterans.

[@JC-xg5os]

Casio, digital, rubber wristband, the one with the calculator and the rubber key pad popular in the early 90’s. It’s got me laid numerous times

[@wes3527]

LOL!! I traded my Casio calculator watch for a fake Rolex. My mother was pissed but my dad was impressed

[@SpringerOwl]

Dude. That was currency in the 8th grade!

[@jacobrommel3112]

😂 shit son that’s some bad assery right there! I wish my watch got me laid lol

[@juanguerrero9128]

Denzel's voice, "My man. Playa to play, pimp to pimp."

[@carlbedwell8635]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cyber5677]

Rolex is king..but back then they were more affordable..now you need to save a good chunk of cash just to afford the entry level one. Worth the price doe

[@truevision4027]

There's a clip of a veitnam special forces ret soldier taking his Rolex into a auction. He paid like 1200 dollars back then. He had everything, even the receipt and that Rolex appraisal was 120,000 us dollars

[@blainwilson7937]

Later sold for 1.2 million

[@pimhls]

He probably would have paid closer to $120 given them prices of Rolex's at the PX back then. They can still sell for good money though

[@renatolaranja52]

"Submariner Daytona" 🤣🤣🤣 The Daytona in Kill Bill 2 is a terrible fake as well

[@user-kq8wr3ly3p]

Right? Isn't it either or not both in one? A Sub is a Sub and a Daytona is a Daytona. I'm confused

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Yea he just misspoke

[@snapascrew]

@@user-kq8wr3ly3pya I believe he meant to say Rolex Daytona not submariner Daytona haha

[@user-kq8wr3ly3p]

@@snapascrew It sent me down a rabbit hole for sure

[@dukes70]

I’m on the list at my AD for one! Lol 😂😂😂😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@stephanarizona9094]

Antiques Road Show, old Vietnam Vet bought a brand new Rolex from the PX in 1967's for like $700, NEVER took it out of the box, had all paperwork and certificates, had it appraised and come to find it it was a very rare low volume model, I don't remember the value but the dude almost past out, I want to say it was $200K-$500K. Rolex definitely has the name recognition but honestly there is better watches for less. Navy Seals are famous for being watch lovers too and some of the watches I have seen Seals wearing are big money too!

[@popomomo12]

He had an OG Daytona with all papers and receipts, love that episode

[@HyphyJuice916]

I saw that one. It was crazy

[@stevehilton4052]

SAS troops in Iraq had gold coins ( Kruger rands I believe) stitched into their uniform..... there is a well known incident Bravo 2 Zero recon unit searching for the scud missiles being fired at Israel....had several contacts with the Iraqi forces, one contact caused two guys to be separated from the unit. two quickly became one as one was discovered and captured. Being alone and no chance of finding the others the decision to head for Syria was the only option. 8 days later and several enemy dead Chris Ryan was close to death form exhaustion and dehydration and stumbled on a settlement and hoped it was in Syria, to get help and avoid being taken he produced a solid gold coin to bribe the local man.....he tried to make a deal that he would get another coin when help came, he said it got a little sketchy when the man was insisting on a second coin to make earrings for his wife.. So wether it's a gold coin or a Rolex the idea is the same

[@ballyod]

That whole story has been shown to be B.S. A fantasy to sell a book. The real story is far less dramatic. And not even a little bit heroic.

[@ha3zim]

From the fiction based section aka it never happened

[@ExSTPD]

I would bring my G-Shock into any battle! I could get at least $75 used! One way ticket on spirit!

[@larrylightfoot8738]

That’s what I wore when I was in the Marines as a rifleman lol, all black waterproof g shock baby

[@emptynester9241]

😂😂

[@rickrizzo3194]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤣 just $ 75

[@Jguthro]

No carry on lol

[@TheBadTrad]

After watching “Magnum P.I.” (the original) as a teen, I swore as soon as I could, I’d buy a Rolex, and I did. I love it!

[@marklovelace297]

Hate to brake your heart but it was a Sea Quartz 30 and trust me I have searched and they are no longer available!

[@TheBadTrad]

@@marklovelace297 Hate to break your heart, but he wore a Rolex GMT Master. Find the episode entitled “Home From The Sea” (season 4, episode 1). It’s clearly visible as he checks it regularly throughout his ordeal while having to tread water. And yes-I bought the same watch years later.

[@TheBadTrad]

@@marklovelace297 You can find still photos of that episode where a child actor is playing the young Thomas Magnum who is saluting during his father’s funeral. The watch is clearly visible in that scene as well as when the adult Thomas is treading water. While he may have worn the Sea Quartz as well in other episodes, I was referring to the Rolex GMT.

[@BergoglioBadLung]

@@TheBadTradYou are correct! “Magnum” wore the GMT in several episodes. Funny thing about the The GMT, it became known as “The Pepsi Watch” due to the red and blue coloring on the dial. @marklovelace297 has no idea what he’s talking about. There’s always one in every comments section, isn’t there?

[@bourbonlover2713]

Congrats.

[@choyayahyah]

Favorite time piece is definitely a Patek Philippe and would be one of the minute repeaters

[@bourbonlover2713]

Now we are talking about a serious timepiece. The Holy Grail of fine watches.

[@see-rious-ley]

There are tons that have intricate complications. A favorite of mine is VC (Vacheron Constantin).

[@KaijuBiologist]

That actually makes sense. I've read several biographies of SOF veterans who said they always had American 100 bills with them because they are recognized and used by people every where.

[@philipwilson4440]

My old man was in the teams and wore a submariner or gmt master on every one of his deployments. Definitely a thing.

[@BigFerg-hf6uv]

SAS and SBS have Omega special editions issued to both back in the 2000's. Omega SMP were presented to SAS Planet Ocean to SBS.

[@ethanT6710]

Breitling and Rolex have also made watches for them too

[@Frank-uw5xq]

Panerai was originally made for The Italian Frogmen

[@lawdog369]

So that's why Daniel Craig's James Bond wore one to indicate he was former SAS/SBS before going to MI6 and becoming a 00. Cool stuff.

[@BigFerg-hf6uv]

@@Frank-uw5xq The Italian Navy Divers also wore the Citizen Fugu as well at one stage.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

@@BigFerg-hf6uv cool.. didn't know that one...

[@Jsig552]

Not SF, but a former infantryman. I prefer Omega. The Sea Master is my all time favorite. If it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s good enough for me.

[@johnmajor3524]

Submariner and Daytona are two different Rolex, but the Daytona is fire. Daytona Panda.

[@rjmcfly202]

Greatstuff... #®️®️Daytona... Mr Jacob & co: " Hmmm interesting🤔...sounds 🆒...👨‍🔧🏁" ✊👏

[@chasexchaos9392]

Actually the Daytona in Kill Bill was fake. The bezel was even upside down 😂 🙃

[@terrytran7127]

Rolex = currency in sticky situation got it..!🙌😅

[@sledge7583]

And thats why I always wore it as a GRS agent.

[@Kilgzzz]

lol whatever bro

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

I prefer Omega, personally... not like ive got the money for one, mind you 😂

[@thomasfox0629]

Omega Michael Schumacher

[@traex8325]

When drunk conversations are had sober

[@natedizzah5877]

He really liked that leather black strap

[@Frank-uw5xq]

Watches go back with Special Operations,from Panerai making them for The Italian Frogmen To Seikos given to SF in Nam, Rolexs being acquired overseas,& gifted by Kings, Sheiks,Heads of State, The SAS/SBS are known to have Omegas & Breitling

[@thomasmatthew7759]

Watches of Espionage did a piece on this. Rolexes aren't use as a medium of exchange like this anymore. A USD $100 is a lot more portable, less traceable, and lot more liquid.

[@samuliceo]

Submariner is worth $10k. And incredibly portable, not really traceable and very liquid across the world

[@samuliceo]

High end watches ($100k+) are also one of the easiest way to transfer wealth physically from one country to another. No one asks a thing but gold + cash will be questioned and heavily

[@Username-ze1ux]

@@samuliceo100%

[@JaredLetoSelfSuck]

@@samuliceotrue but there’s no such thing as a submariner Daytona lol

[@remylebeau2357]

​@@JaredLetoSelfSuck True, but clearly he misspoke and got his words mixed up.

[@shaftomite007]

Nicholas Cage's watch in Leaving Las Vegas... (To the pawn shop owner): "You're offering me $500 for a 1995 Rolex DAYTONA?!?" Classic stuff.

[@differentlystill1846]

Rolex most complex movement was done better by someone else 100 years ago. They play a good game but they aren’t top ranking watches

[@20thcenturyspirit]

Who is that

[@differentlystill1846]

U can look at the sky dweller and walk it backwards. How bout Switzerland being a tax haven or that Rolex is a charity. Bruh they play a good game but they all cap

[@Dissacharide]

​@@differentlystill1846 Which watch was 100 years early to the mechanical ahility of the Rolex? Which one are you talking about?

[@narcismo2474]

Full of $h1T!

[@differentlystill1846]

Which one?

[@kurtayau231]

I taught at VMI for 22 years. The class rings cadets wear are insanely big (so that they are bigger than the rings of any other military academy)and made of gold. Cadets also buy their 'combat rings' so that these can be worn while deployed. I remember telling my classes they might want to rethink that strategy bc their rings would be their ticket home if they somehow through some circumstance found themselves in some deep, remote, and incommunicado type of bullshit.

[@IbnRushd-mv3fp]

I'm waiting for someone to say this was *driplomacy* 😂

[@seannconnelly1264]

My dad was a cnd clearance diver eod tech he had a rolex dive watch with a velcro band so it wouldn't just fall off. Pretty cool.

[@tommy_gunn3895]

Wow! Not only is this episode a lesson on draining out negative energy. It is also a crash course on branding and marketing 😂😂 awesome episode! I was not suprised

[@biscaynesupercars]

What was the watch that the guys dad stashed for 7 years in Pulp Fiction?

[@michaelw4787]

that uncomfortable hunk of metal was a Lancet trench watch from 1918-swiss manual wind movement

[@Dan016]

Jesus it’s like Ryan’s brother from another mother, his voice and even some mannerisms 😮

[@stevenfalconer7015]

Glad you said it, was thinking the exact same.

[@tonymozzarella]

I was to 😂

[@YuriVelcroripper]

​​@pissedpajamas5718 true, but I think it's more bc they're bald, suit-wearing, squinty eye guys who carry themselves in a very stoic manner.

[@Supern0va_01]

Very nice. Kinda like how people used to wear gold small hoop earrings or gold bangles and other jewelry. In case you find yourself in a circumstance where you have to find your way home or anywhere else, you could trade whatever you have (gold is valued just about anywhere) in exchange for passage or services

[@nathanielmacelroy1988]

Don’t forget pulp fiction… your father kiestered this watch? He wanted you to have it? The eagles : those shoes….where yuu been? What’s your worry? What’s your hurry?

[@fjb4932]

Better be Water ( not Resistant ! ) PROOF ! Bought a Sieko watch about 19-70, $75 which was good money back then. Ended up in CBMU-302 Subic Bay, Philippines. Bridge was washed out between Subic and the communication station at San Miguel during typhoon season. We were tasked with repairing it. Continually soaked. Rained for 23 days / nights straight ( rain, drizzle, drenching, misting, whipped, downpours, torrential ). A week in my Sieko stopped (drowned ..."drownt" ?) went to NEX and got a Timex ( $10 ? ). Took a lickin' / Kept on tickin'. Lesson learned... ☆

[@HeavyD79r]

Ronin + Shawn Ryan = Epic

[@14goldmedals]

The Daytona watch GOAT will always be Paul Neuman. His wife actress Joanne Woodward bought him a black faced Daytona with "Drive Slowly" Joanne engraved on the back when Neuman started racing and his race team. That lady is 94 now and was married to Paul from 1958 until he died in 2008. Classy woman.

[@tmo8320]

Submariner Daytona 🤣🤣☠️☠️👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸 “That’s right, folks! We ‘Muricad the FOXTROT outta that one.” Your videos are solid gold, sir. Many thanks for what you do 🙏

[@YouBetterCallSaul]

The Daytona with an Oysterflex is a hell of a watch to give up to get out of the country lol

[@escott3829]

In Pulp Fiction.. Bruce Willis Character Had His Watch On Classic Boxing Kangaroo.. I Have My Dad's, He Used In 1960s, 70s, 80s 90s All The Way To His Death In 2001 Packed Away And One I Bought Off Of eBay I Use.

[@Blahblahyah]

There’s no such thing as a submariner Daytona lol

[@richardjay3427]

Thank you!

[@utopiaOKC]

I saw this somewhere. Its wild. Cowboys used to do something similar, theyd always have enough to bury themselves. Something to that effect

[@Soldier1287]

Can’t relate. I was the average broke ass, barracks living, conventional, lower enlisted

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

The way he tells it (Tu tells lotsa stories, lol) they basically issue it to all the Green Berets lol.

[@X85283]

@@SemperFi_EDC_Guy USED to. In the Vietnam Era a Rolex was a nice watch but not a luxury item like today, by any means.

[@jordan_velasquez]

Not close to a rolex but carried some type of currency as a grunt in Iraq (2000's) and learned that from the book Bravo Two Zero 🙌

[@garyp6395]

We all used Gshocks

[@sirg-had8821]

Still do.

[@robbiemiller2334]

Well Ronin did not, and he's an absolute savage

[@DerDudelino]

Rolex is likely more used as an off-duty watch. They are not very precise and especially Special Forces will need something that is precise to the second or you fuck up the mission :D

[@hanzo3188]

Shawn actually said this himself in a very old video pre podcast days. He was referring to being in any type of denied area and having a universal currency. Good on him for not saying " yeah I've actually said this before" .

[@calvinclark6076]

Never knew any of this about Rolex ,and definitely missed that in kill Bill lol ,that’s a badass reason to like the watch lol .

[@WhoThisMonkey]

I once owned a watch that cost £10 I wore it for 8 years, I did all sorts of jobs with it on. It never broke, it never stopped working. It simply disappeared on me one day. It didn't have a brand name, and I bought it in a small gift shop that closed down a long time ago. That watch, is way more valuable to me than any Rolex. I don't wear a watch anymore, that was my watch, I wasn't wearing it for the time, but as a part of myself.

[@junoypi]

Submariner Daytona?

[@User-gd5un]

I don’t know anything about watches and googled that name out of curiosity. Pretty sure those are two different watches right? lol

[@YuriVelcroripper]

Ya. He probably just misspoke

[@bradrohrs7748]

“Rolex is your plane ticket home” is a story Some marketing guy planted decades ago. You’re in the middle of a covert operation and while the enemy is on your trail, you go down to the local luxury watch store to exchange your Rolex timepiece then you buy a plane ticket… or some local you’re trying to bribe just so happens to know how to authenticate a Rolex submariner, which is the most accurately replicated watch in the world. Hats off to the marketing team of Rolex

[@Wade-1]

Its true but they were first used for quality by military.

[@northwestgaming4049]

Yup a teacher of mine who was a retired S.F. was first to tell me this. He put it as the rolex was a guaranteed ride home.

[@scottvanderschaaf6031]

Rolex “submariner Daytona” nice watch except there’s no such thing lol

[@vasiovasio]

Yeah! It is like Casuo G-Shock Crane edition! 😂😂😂

[@bebop4874]

He never said submariner Daytona there Scotty boy

[@hughjair133]

@@bebop4874huh? Watch the video

[@bmunson76]

@@bebop4874then what did he say?…Sure sounded like that’s what he said at the end.

[@michaelkeathley3672]

@@bebop4874It’s literally the exact words he said, girly daughter.

[@IAmBeingSilenced]

"A warrior should not have a favorite Rolex." - Miyamoto Musashi, probably

[@dswofford22]

A "Submariner Daytona"? Must be a new model.😂😂😂😂

[@Ddouble3308]

Thank you I thought I was going mad

[@joshschneider9766]

in the early 2000s i lived next to what was then parkside cafe, on state street, in harrisburg pa, it was a vietnam veterans club. and also quietly the headquarters of SF Association Chapter 64. You always knew who the legit guys were from those rolexes. even decades later as retirees, those watches mean a heck of a lot to them.

[@raymondluna3187]

The way he said "leather black strap" haha

[@TheSinisterMinister666]

I thought I was the only one that noticed that.

[@aaronbutler8061]

This reminds me of a tip given in a survival manual. Don’t carry gold coins, carry gold rings. If you’re in a situation where you need to bribe someone and you give them a gold coin, it May run through their head that you have more. However, if you offer them the “wedding ring” off your finger, it appears that you’re giving something very dear to you.

[@Reviews4fun1]

Super duper Submariner Daytona Patek. Very rare.

[@ms.annthrope415]

When i was in army ROTC in college in 1980, the LTC (Professor of Military Science) was a 5th SF green beanie and he wore a stainless steel Rolex Submariner. He even had the De Oppresso Libre emblem silver soldered on the clasp. It looked so cool. I knew i just had to have a Sub some day regardless what i got into as my army MOS. A few years later, i bought myself a Sub to reward myself for 3 miserable years in the army. Many years later, I bought a gold and steel Rolex Daytona. My dream watch. Some years later i also bought a stainles steel GMT II. Sold the Sub years ago. The same advice goes for the CIA officers overseas. Get a Sub or GMT. Instant currency to get out of the country.

[@kanaljarka]

Submariner Daytona? 😆

[@Surfcityham]

My dad had a Rolex GMT (Pepsi Cola). He was the navigator on a number 5 or 6 Transpacific yacht races (Los Angeles to Honolulu).

[@benturner4352]

Love me some timepieces. Not huge on Rolex though...too hypey. More Omega and Longines.

[@falamensia-3454]

Can also be used as a refractive lens 🧿, to act as a prism measure 📐, so that it’s double sided mirror internally will reflect the glistening light produced 🪬, as an enemy scope focuses and zooms in your direction 👁️‍🗨️, regardless of the time of day, depending on glass composition and quality, once an individual hones in on your location, the rolex will basically send a beam off the watch and reflect it back into the originating glass scope thus disorienting them and while aiming down 🕶️ your range finder picking up their position for artillery shelling.

[@brianc0019]

Sky Dweller is the absolute best Rolex along with a Celini or 1908. ✅

[@user-hu6uu8pi2q]

I’ve had a few Rolex’s in my day…never heard of a Submariner Daytona. It’s either one or the other.

[@arrancaal]

Why this guy speaks like he narrating history channel

[@vincek8405]

Because he used to be on a couple shows there

[@kendrom]

When my dad was in Vietnam, he bought a Rolex from a civilian American. He said the man wore a suit, carried a pistol, and a briefcase that he had handcuffed to his wrist. My dad had it appraised when he got home, and it turned out to be real. No idea who the mysterious civilian was.

[@Grayman58]

I've got a timex ...I gess iam going to spend time with abdoul the towel boy

[@snoraida29]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bryanrackard9268]

They used to sell ROLEX in Exchange also . I think antiques road show had a dude with a Rolex he paid 345.97 cents for .He bought a Rolex Oyster Cosmograph., or Daytona. never worn , all papers , box , receipts with 10 percent discount .Guy had it appraised for 500-700k.........

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

007’s Omega - the Brosnan’s era-

[@WhitexFeatherx]

Good ol desk pop

[@dogestranding5047]

Watches are overrated af.

[@revhelvete]

Yea. Stupid watches. Telling me the time and shit. Can just use a sundial

[@ifacecamp717]

@@revhelvete Or look at a clock, a stove, a microwave, your phone, your car stereo, computer. Or I guess look at your $10000 watch

[@dogestranding5047]

@@revhelvete Low IQ reply

[@philchickenfingers1190]

@@ifacecamp717work harder and get a job. Maybe you could buy one then

[@steelsteez6118]

That's not the point of these watches. They are the man's last and only fashion accessory. Rolexes also appreciates in value pretty ridiculously. In some cases, depending on the model, even much better than gold. Rolexes from the 1980s retailed for $925 USD. Those same watches now sell for $8- $10K. These are heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation after you've worn them. A Rolex will outlive you, your son, and your son's son. It's a small token that your son can remember you by when you pass it down to him. A watch that you wore everyday to work, used it in all your travels, in house projects, etc. When you pass, your son or daughter gets it. He or she wears it for the rest of their life and when they look down at their wrist, it provides a bit of a reflection period for them. This is the case for later descadants of your family as well. Four generations from now, with adjustment to inflation, that $10k watch will be worth $60-70k; easily. History repeats itself. It's exactly what's happened with Rolex since the early 70s. These are obviously NOT purchased to tell the time. That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Why would you spend 10k to tell the time. 😂 Ridiculous.

[@emptynester9241]

I remember a few NCO’s wearing Rolexes for the same reason when I was in 1st Ranger Bat in the early 80s

[@danieldonegan6914]

What kind of watch the Christopher Walken give butch in Pulp Fiction?

[@MichaelMassie]

Uncomfortable Hunk of Metal brand.

[@wiseonwords]

@@MichaelMassie And quite smelly too, unfortunately.

[@popomomo12]

It's a Lancet WW1 watch

[@wigger99457]

Shawn always called it a get outta jail free card, but Tu's insight into its history is wonderful. Also found it funny Shawn doesnt like the Daytona. He's always wore a GMT as long as I can remember. 116710LN.

[@yavin99]

Its a shame you cant go to the AD anymore and just buy a Rolex, today you have no choice but to buy one second hand unless your a big celebrity. Daytona is an amazing watch.

[@DerDudelino]

You can, but at the airport. If you want to buy a Rolex, do it at the airport after security check-in while waiting for boarding. There are official Rolex stores and they just sell you what you want, instead of all the nonsense the others are pulling.

[@kgcane5195]

I’m one of those that was never a big Rolex fan. For my 50th I went to a Breitling store and bought me their Aerospace watch. Just loved the look and how light that titanium watch felt. I know Rolex goes up in value and what a good investment it is. I’m just saying personally I like Breitling more.

[@steelsteez6118]

A submariner Daytona????? Um yeah, this guy doesn't know s*** about watches 😂.

[@Dexster916]

I had to google it just to make sure i wasn't stupid... nope this dude is stupid.

[@jessedavis7555]

I think he meant to say Rolex not Submariner Daytona 😂😂

[@remylebeau2357]

​@@jessedavis7555 yea it's obvious that he clearly mixed up his words and misspoke. All these people picking on him for it seem to be using a form of virtue signaling to draw attention to themselves to point out their own knowledge because they're so socially inept that it is the only way they know of to do this. Sad really, all they would've had to do to better accomplish this without looking like a jack@$$ would be to politely point out the mistake, for example ("Did anybody else notice he named a watch that doesn't exist?😂") but that would require better social skills lol

[@jessedavis7555]

@@remylebeau2357 I guess it’s easier to say he doesn’t know anything about watches instead of just saying he got his words twisted.🤦🏼‍♂️ I agree with you Dude is a warrior not a robot. Take care

[@stephenpena7813]

Dude is a killer not some rich twat who cares that much about stupid shit lmao

[@adamjgb]

Always been an Omega and Breitling fan, but this story has me rethinking my next watch choice.

[@JordanTaylor8u]

The two most American chinamen of all time

[@wes3527]

I thought Shawn was part Japanese but could be wrong. I thought he and Glover talked about it and thats what he said

[@JordanTaylor8u]

@@wes3527 I was just using the deragotory term chinamen for Asians in general, because funnyS

[@fkin8shyt]

​@@wes3527 Think he's part Korean

[@YuriVelcroripper]

​​@@wes3527 we know. He said that bc, them dam Chinamin' be the squinty eyed ones.

[@MichaelSavage-zq6gv]

"Submariner daytona" is like double clutching and granny shifting