Community Stories
Submitted By: Alejandro Vargas @terms_of.enrampagement
"Maybe the only photo ever taken of an original Sangin, in Sangin. K1 worn during combat operations in 2018-2019 in Afghanistan. This photo was taken while 2nd BN, 7th SFG (A) was conducting a highly kinetic clearance operation of Sangin DC"
Timepiece Shown: Kinetic I (Grit)
Submitted: Timothy Smith @tjswolfman
"From countless nights on the ambulance to the courtroom, the fire ground, and hiking trips in between, it has been there. In 2021 I took it to Zion National Park for a week's worth of non-stop hiking. In 2023 it survived my first GoRuck 12-miler, and a month later, while on patrol for my PD, it endured a night from hell when my shift partner, Chris, was killed. Each time it was still on my wrist, holding up to whatever life has thrown at it and me."
Timepiece Shown: Atlas DLC
Submitted By: Sam Alonso @samgalonso
"During the harshest snowstorm instructors have seen, everything broke. 60mph winds in freezing temperatures, my snowshoes straps snapped, kerosene slow burning, Garmin batteries lasted an hour, maybe... but I could always count on my Sangin."
Timepiece Shown: Midnight Pacifico
Submitted By: Thomas Ke
First time visiting the motherland (Cambodia). This was taken on a boat ride in the canals outside Angkor Wat with my family. The Neptune is my second Sangin. I started with an Atlas I passed to a Marine buddy. Lots of memories with that one, too. With you.
Timepiece Shown: Neptune
Submitted By: Christian Rodriguez @12odriguez6
"Found out about Sangin a few months into my Fire/EMS career in early 2022. It’s been with me through the birth of two of my three kids, my baptism, marriage, Fire Academy, EMT class, teaching new academies and EMT prospects, and countless high-acuity situations. Never missed a beat. Pictured is my Merlin alongside a partner I introduced to Sangin with his Fire Neptune 🤙"
Timepiece Shown: Merlin
Submitted By: Joseph Valdez @joseph_hpesoj
"A buddy got me into Sangin watches. My first was this DLC Overlord. I texted him a photo the day it arrived, and he was excited for me. He took his life on February 15, 2025. Every time I wear this watch, I remember him and the Sangin mantra “With you”… in this life and the next."
Timepiece Shown: Overlord
Submitted By: Jesse Brazeal @jbrizzeal0319
"My wife got me the Professional for Father’s Day and my daughter gave me the W.O.E. strap. We took our first family trip to the Grand Canyon last week. I got my 7-year-old her first watch and her face lit up. I can’t wait to build memories with mine and one day pass it down to her as a family heirloom."
Timepiece Shown: Professional
Submitted By: Matt Olsen @olsens_outdoors
"Hunting zebra is challenging... they stick together and stay out of range. After several failed stalks, I finally got one in my sights, made a successful 500-yard shot, and was able to lay my hands on it. Gonna make a beautiful rug and a great story piece."
Timepiece Shown: Kinetic II SOG
Submitted By: Nathaniel Zignego @nzignego
"I work in construction, and the cement dust and concrete loves to eat away at watches, straps, etc... I was able to snag a Kinetic II and have not taken it off for work since. It can survive all the dirt and grime and general punishment that it (and myself) receive in the field."
Timepiece Shown: Kinetic II (GMT)
Submitted By: Colby Finley