Why Do SpecOps Wear Their Watches Like That?
Ever noticed the tactical types wear their watches inside-out? Here’s why.
Last updated: August 22, 2026 · Originally published May 29, 2020
If you’re a fan of how-to tactical videos—and who isnt’?—then you’ve probably noticed that many of the instructors make a seemingly odd fashion choice when it comes to their wristwear: They usually wear their watches face-in, on the insides of their wrists. As it turns out, that’s not just a trendy way to wear a timepiece. As this video from famed YouTuber BlackScoutSurvival teaches, tactical operators have a couple of very good reasons to wear their watches that way…and those reasons might apply to you, too. Even if they don’t, here’s the simple reason the SEALs and Spec-Ops guys keep time the way they do
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