
Aaron Carson Vaughn
SOC • SEAL TEAM VI


Custom Trident Hand
Round out the customization of your watch with the gold trident hand - designed for the automatic movement to deliver that smooth sweeping seconds hand motion.










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This is the official Operation 300 timepiece to honor Aaron Carson Vaughn.
The watch is our 42mm Classic model with choice of black / blue / red / green bezel-ring. The case is constructed of 316L surgical-grade stainless steel case with scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, and is water depth rated to 300 meters / 1,000 feet.
The caseback comes in two variants: the official Aaron Vaughn commemorative caseback design honoring his career and legacy. Or upgrade to a fully custom caseback to highlight your patches and journey.
The hands shown are for the Swiss quartz movement; if you choose to upgrade your watch to the Swiss automatic (self winding) movement [same style as found in Rolex, Omega, Breitling], then we offer a few different styles including the Mercedes, Sword and Modern hands (we will send you visuals of each style when we're creating your caseback graphics).
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SOC ( Seal) Aaron Vaughn
Elite Navy SEAL, Aaron Carson Vaughn, was killed August 6, 2011, when a Chinook helicopter carrying 30 American troops was shot down in Afghanistan. Aaron had just celebrated his 30th birthday.
After serving with SEAL Team One for many years, Special Operations Chief Vaughn, in May of 2010, began rigorous selection and training with Naval Special Warfare Development Group . He endured several months of the most rigorous training offered in the military and upon successful completion reported to Development and Evaluation Squadron Three in December 2010. Aaron completed many deployments around the world, including several combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.
He was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous awards including the Joint Service Achievement Medal with Valor, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism (Service) Medal, Global War on Terrorism (Expeditionary) Medal, and numerous other personal and unit decoration. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze Star Medal with Valor.
Aaron's story, life, and legacy inspired the creation of Operation 300.
The AV logo was developed to represent and stand for SOC (SEAL) Aaron Vaughn. This logo is used throughout the foundation to never forget why this organization was founded and to pay respect to Aaron’s ultimate sacrifice. This is represented by the gold star within the logo. You will see this logo used throughout Op300 on merchandise, signage, and stickers.
In memory of the Fallen Soldiers of Extortion 17
August 6, 2021 marks 10 years since Extortion 17. On this day one decade ago, 30 American military servicemen and a U.S. military dog were killed when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter – call sign Extortion 17 – was shot down in Afghanistan.
This remains the greatest single loss of life to Naval Special Warfare since the Afghan War started in 2001.
• Case Size: 42mm (46mm with crown)
• Case Thickness: 14.20mm
• Lug to Lug: 50mm
• Lug Width: 22mm
• Case Weight: 178 grams
• Depth Rating: 300m / 1,000 ft
• Sapphire Crystal Glass
• Screw-in Crown
• Caseback with Screws
• Swappable Bezel System (unidirectional)
• Bracelet with pins and safety clasp


In Memory Of
August 6, 2021 marks 10 years since Extortion 17. On this day one decade ago, 30 American military servicemen and a U.S. military dog were killed when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter – call sign Extortion 17 – was shot down in Afghanistan. This remains the greatest single loss of life to Naval Special Warfare since the Afghan War started in 2001.



























The following sailors assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed:
Lt Cmdr (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, 32, of Shreveport, Louisiana
MCPO (SEAL) Louis J. Langlais, 44, of Santa Barbara, California
SCPO (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff, 34, of Green Forest, Arkansas
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Kraig M. Vickers 36, of Kokomo, Hawaii
CPO (SEAL) Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford, Connecticut
CPO (SEAL) John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
CPO (SEAL) Kevin A. Houston, 35, of West Hyannisport, Massachusetts
CPO (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, 37, of Kansas City, Missouri
CPO (SEAL) Stephen M. Mills, 35, of Fort Worth, Texas
CPO Nicholas H. Null, 30, of Washington, West Virginia
CPO (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves, 32, of Shreveport, Louisiana
CPO (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson, 34, of Detroit, Michigan
PO1 (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson, 28, of Angwin, California
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Parachutist) Christopher G. Campbell, 36, of Jacksonville, North Carolina
PO1 Jared W. Day, 28, of Taylorsville, Utah
PO1 John Douangdara, 26, of South Sioux City, Nebraska
PO1 Michael J. Strange, 25, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) Jon T. Tumilson, 35, of Rockford, Iowa
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL)Aaron C. Vaughn, 30, of Stuart, Florida
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL)Jason R. Workman, 32, of Blanding, Utah
The following sailors assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed:
PO1 (SEAL)Jesse D. Pittman, 27, of Ukiah, California
PO2 (SEAL)Nicholas P. Spehar, 24, of Saint Paul, Minnesota
The soldiers killed were:
CWO David R. Carter, 47, of Centennial, Colo. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Aurora, Colorado
CWO Bryan J. Nichols, 31, of Hays, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment(General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kansas
S.Sg. Patrick D. Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Neb. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Grand Island, Nebraska
* Sergeant Hamburger was posthumously promoted to Staff Sergeant
Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett, 24, of Tacoma, Wash. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kansas
Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, 21, of Olathe, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kansas
The airmen killed were:
Tech. Sgt. John W. Brown, 33, of Tallahassee, Florida
S. Sgt. Andrew W. Harvell, 26, of Long Beach, California
Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, 28, of York, Pennsylvania
All three airmen were assigned to the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Field, North Carolina.
Seven Afghan National Army commandos and one Afghan civilian interpreter were also killed in the crash.

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
Isaiah 6:8


Handcrafted Watches
Tell Your Story
Each timepiece is made to order, designed to reflect your milestones.

METAL BRACELET
The 22mm metal bracelet for the 42mm Classic watch is comprised of solid links and is secured to the watch with solid end-pieces. The links use pins, and the buckle is equipped with a safety clasp.

WATER DEPTH RATING
The Classic watch features a screw-down crown and caseback which seals the watch and enables a water depth rating of 300 meters (1,000 feet) and secures the inside of the watch from the elements.

MOVEMENT / ENGINE
The movement driving your timepiece is a Swiss engine. Power your watch with your choice of quartz-analog 2-yr battery movement, included in base price, or upgrade to 10-yr Quartz movement, or the automatic self-winding mechanical movement with 25 jewels (shown here).

CASE MATERIAL
The 316L steel material is ideally resistant to environmental corrosion and provides an optimum hypoallergenic function for contact with your skin. So regardless if you have a desk job, are engaged in covert spec-ops missions, or you’re just an avid sportsman, your timepiece will survive whatever you throw at it.

DIAL FABRICATION
The dial fabrication is done in-house; produced either in a metallic gold application, or in color using a traditional manual Swiss dial printing machine building up one color at a time to create the design. Your watch is handcrafted and made-to-order.

BEZEL RING
The watch features a swappable bezel system (uni-directional), secured with 4 retention screws. Select from 4 standard bezel ring colors; or upgrade to Custom Bezel in your choice of cerakote coating color and engraved numbers & graphics.