It’s not every day you find a watch that can feasibly kill a man. The Rogue Warrior Red Cell is just such a watch.
The watch, designed by Richard “Dick” Marcinko AKA the Rogue Warrior, chairman of Red Cell International Corp., a security consulting firm. Mr. Marcinko (you call this guy “Mister” and “Sir”) has a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat, and founded SEAL Team SIX, the Navy’s counter terrorist command and Red Cell, a group that could… heck. I’ll just paste this from his website:
Marcinko later was named commanding officer and founder of a second counter-terrorism unit, Red Cell. Commanding Red Cell, Marcinko was directed to use his team to test the Navy’s anti-terrorist capabilities. As a result he was able to infiltrate seemingly impenetrable, highly-secured bases, nuclear submarines, ships and other purported “secure areas”, including the U.S. Presidential plane Air Force One. In doing so he reportedly embarrassed several superior officers, whom he accuses of involvement in his subsequent conviction for misappropriation of funds and resources under his command.
Homeboy could sneak on board Air Force One. That is badass.
So what does a man who can throttle enemies in their sleep wear on his wrist? The Rogue Warrior Red Cell. This is one of the best quartz GMTs I’ve seen in years. It’s made of brushed steel and contains Krypton gas to ensure luminance and reduces internal condensation. It uses a Japanese GMT movement with separate date, second time zone, and time setting functions and also includes something called d3o. D3o is a non-Newtonian liquid that goes from soft to rigid in seconds on impact. The entire movement is contained in d3o ensures that your movement won’t break when you, say, are attacked by a team of zombie terrorists.
The style is purely functional. The two bars protect the crystal and the bezel is bolted down. The crown screws down for water-fastness and the watch comes with a leather or steel band along with a nylon strap and, get this, a night ops cover for the watch to ensure you aren’t seen while infiltrating the corner bodega for a late-night box of Crunch ‘n’ Munch and sixes of Miller Lite.
The back of the watch has a freaking gun on it.
The watch comes in two styles, matte black and brushed silver (they also have a chrono model called the Avenger) and, best of all, they cost $400 on a leather or rubber band and $550 for a steel band. That’s right: this thing is much less than a nicer Swatch and it can seriously do some damage.
As I said before I’m not a quartz guy but I’ve worn this for a few days straight and I’m in love with it. The company wanted to create a watch anyone could feasibly service so they went quartz. $400 for a monster like this, even in quartz, isn’t that much.
I would say this piece is on par with the Chase-Durer Special Forces 1000XL piece that was popular a few years ago in terms of styling and is definitely more noticeable than a Fossil. Plus it was made by a guy who can feasibly sneak up behind you, Solid Snake style, and rip out your throat. Always a plus.
Come on Biggs. If you tell me that you can kill a man with a watch I need to see some blow darts shooting out of the thing, or something.
I can’t even sneak in my own bedroom let alone onto AF One…
ok but whats better red cell or the avenger cause there the same price i know ther a little different. but what ones better.
If you’re into travel, the Red Cell is your best bet. Chronos are fun if you need to time things.
does the 3do go back to soft??? cause if it doesnt then might as well let the watch break right
It goes from soft to hard to soft in 1/1000th of a second. Check out youtube vidio “Hit over the head with a shovel d30″
ya thank a lot i saw the vid that stuff is great i even called the toll free number talked to mike i think he was really helpful. you were too.thanks
never heard of this watch, but i love it.. where can i find one, besides the internet?
Well the reason you can only get it off the net is so that it doesnt cost you 1000$ because of some middle man that feels like you should pay 450-600$ more for the time he spends selling it to you i think its a great idea. In germany im not sure but i think the watch goes for 700 euros.
If I may just jump in here for a moment and Adam that Rogue Warrior is a Global Brand selling multiple products worldwide. The watch line was something Cmdr Marcinko was excited about introducing first since he is a watch lover. Send me an email Adam as I will be in Germany next week and may be able to help if you’d like to buy a watch . eventually we will have a distributor in Germany and throughout different territories in the EU.
Thanks for the interest.
Jim
Global Brand Manager
Rogue Warrior
Hey Jim, I just ordered the Red Cell Black rubber strap on Mon.23, I had the article in IWmag’s previous issue and was enamored with it. Thank’s to Ariel and John I could not wait any longer! It will be a nice early Xmas gift for Me (I have a AWESOME WIFE). I’m hopping I recieve by the end of next week. Thank’s again Gent’s and Happy Thanksgiving, Sincerly, Frank K.
Happy Thanks Giving Frank & enjoy your new xmas present.
Jim
Global Brand Manager
Rogue Warrior