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| 11 Dec 2023 | The Deep Track, Ep. 1 - Wesley Smith | 00:51:07 | |
In this episode Blake Buettner sits down with our good friend Wesley Smith of Standard H. The discussion covers watches new and old, including our responsibilities to the next generation of watch enthusiasts. Other topics include sources of inspiration, and how that crosses over into the world of watches and cars. | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | The Deep Track, Ep. 2 - Dana Li | 00:54:48 | |
In this episode of The Deep Track Podcast, we welcome Dana Li of Tell the Time to discuss the trends and cultural moments of 2023 that still have weight. We reflect on a hectic year of releases, news, growth in some areas, decline in others, and a few hidden gems we think are worth a second look. This past year has been a monumental one in many ways, thanks to a market that's settling back into normalcy after the surge of the Covid era. But it's not all doom and gloom, as we find plenty of things to be excited about as we look ahead to 2024. | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | The Deep Track, Ep. 3 - Asher Rapkin | 00:54:05 | |
In this episode of The Deep Track podcast, we welcome Asher Rapkin of Collective Horology to discuss some of the 2023 trends and themes that we think will have an impact on 2024. Collective Horology is a retailer of 9 watch brands, and is known for the inventive collaborations from watch brands such as Zenith, Oris, Urwerk, and others. Asher is an enthusiast and collector with a wide ranging collection, which has taken a turn toward smaller independents and micro-brands of late. We also discuss the somewhat surprising year that Rolex had, and what that mean moving ahead. | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 4 - Welcome to 2024 | 00:23:18 | |
The Deep Track welcomes you to 2024, and in this first episode of the new year we look back at some of the watches that are still lingering from 2023. This is a solo episode that takes a brief look at some of the watches and trends that we're paying attention to from 2023 and what we hope they will mean for 2024. | |||
| 07 Jan 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 5 - Matt Farah | 00:54:32 | |
This week we're excited to welcome Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire to The Deep Track podcast. Matt has just released a new collaboration watch with our friends at Nodus, a second iteration of their Canyon watch, this time with a sunset orange dial. We chat with Matt about the design process of this collaboration, including many of the important details that make this watch unique. Of course, there's plenty of car talk along the way, and even some of Matt's thoughts about the new Porsche 911 S/T and how it compares to his own custom 718 Spyder. | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 6 - Mechanical Keyboards with Lightning Keyboards | 01:04:58 | |
This week we’re thrilled to welcome Diego of Lightning Keyboards to the podcast to talk about the world of mechanical keyboards. This is a space that goes surprisingly deep, and we tackle just how far the hobby has come in the past 6 years alone, and what the current state of the hobby is. We also recall some of our favorite boards, our favorite keycap sets, and how we like to set up our layouts. Now is a great time to be entering the space, and the quality of boards and kits available has brought some parity to designers and brands looking to bring their vision to life. | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 7 - Diving & Dive Watches with Chris Sohl | 00:51:23 | |
This week, we welcome friend of the show Chris Sohl to the podcast to chat about diving, watches, (and dive watches), and what it’s like to get open water dive certified and beyond. Chris has played an instrumental role in bringing many watch enthusiasts into the dive space, including myself, and is a fantastic resource for all things diving. This is a gear intensive sport so we get into the nitty gritty of what to expect when just getting started, as well as spend some time exploring some of the more advanced stages which Chris is currently working through. Velcro strap from Diver’s Direct Advanced Open Water Certification | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 8 - Material Science with Black Badger (James Thompson) | 00:55:14 | |
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| 30 Jan 2024 | BONUS Episode: LVMH Watch Week | 00:21:09 | |
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| 02 Feb 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 9 - Wine & Spirits with author Brian Freedman | 01:07:08 | |
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| 12 Feb 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 10 - Zenith Heritage with Laurence Bodenmann | 00:48:58 | |
Support The Deep Track Zenith has recently welcomed a new CEO, Benoit de Clerck who is replacing the outgoing Julien Tornare (who is heading over to TAG Heuer). How this will affect their approach remains to be seen, but most importantly, people like Bodemann remain serving as the foundation to their modern approach to preserving their history. Show notes: Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Chronograph Zenith A3821 (Laurence Wrist Check) | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 11 - Filipino Food & Vintage Rolex with Chef Anton Dayrit | 00:37:55 | |
This week, we welcome chef and restaurateur, Anton Dayrit to the podcast. Anton is the proprietor of New York’s Tradisyon restaurant located in Hell’s Kitchen, which is known for their authentic and approachable Filipino cuisine. Chef Anton also happens to be a watch enthusiast with a serious passion for vintage dive watches. In this discussion, Blake and Anton discuss what it was like opening a restaurant in New York a week prior to the COVID lockdown, what makes Filipino food so special, and of course, plenty of vintage Rolex. Show notes: Tradisyon New York | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 12 - New Releases & Updates | 00:23:27 | |
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| 04 Mar 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 13 - Watches & Wonders Preview with Cait Bazemore | 00:50:56 | |
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| 11 Mar 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 14 - Collecting Motivations with Ryan Caldera of You Don't Even Know | 00:54:41 | |
Support The Deep Track Tudor Black Bay Chronograph (two-toned) New Prospex Dive Watches from Seiko Rolex Yacht-Master RLX Titanium Tudor Black Bay 36 (original version) Talking Mechanical Keyboards with Lightning Keyboards You Don’t Even Know on Instagram | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 15 - George Bamford | 00:43:57 | |
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| 21 Mar 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 16 - Diving for Rolex & Hollywood Stunts with Tom Place | 00:47:22 | |
This week we welcome Emmy nominated stunt man Tom Place to the podcast. Tom has been doing stunts and coordinating stunts for the film and television industry for over 20 years, and has worked on films such I Am Legend, The Dark Knight, and many others. In the watch world, we know Tom as Expedition16610, so named for his continued search for a lost Submariner ref 16610 at the bottom of a lake in upstate NY. The Stealth Tudor Pelagos FXD MN Bezel Swap Between FXD MN and FXD Black | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 17 - Overlanders, 4x4s, & Vans with Erik Pavelka of Curated Bid | 00:48:41 | |
Support The Deep Track IWC Petronas Pilot Chronograph 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 RHD (in bright green) | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 18 - Live from Watches & Wonders, Day 1 Reactions | 00:26:55 | |
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| 12 Apr 2024 | The Deep Track, Bonus Episode: Watches & Wonders 2024 with Bilal Khan | 00:43:32 | |
In this special episode of The Deep Track podcast we welcome watch industry journalist, Bilal Khan. Bilal is a veteran of the industry, and currently wrist for Watch Time magazine, who also throw the most prestigious watch event in New York each year, Watch Time New York. In this episode, Bilal and Blake discuss some of the key moments and watches of Watches & Wonders 2024, including some early favorites, and a few of the talking points that may take some time to work out. | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 19 - Interview with Prof. Brian Cox + Personal Thoughts on Watches & Wonders | 00:30:13 | |
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| 22 Apr 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 20 - Photography, Watches, & More with Zach Pina | 01:00:05 | |
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| 30 Apr 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 21 - The Future of Zenith with Benoit de Clerck | 00:23:08 | |
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| 07 May 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 22 - F1 & Dive Watches with Thomas Calara | 00:52:40 | |
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| 13 May 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 23 - Stephen Pulvirent | 00:50:55 | |
Support The Deep Track Stephen Pulvirent on Instagram Stephen’s Wrist Check (Rolex Explorer 1016) Watches & Wonders 2024 Releases | |||
| 20 May 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 24 - Ben Cook of Ben's Watches | 00:47:48 | |
This week we welcome Ben Cook, aka Ben's Watches to the podcast. Ben is a new voice in the watch media space making near real time content across social media channels, connecting with a new generation of enthusiasts. In this episode, we discuss Ben's journey into watches, and his overall approach to creating watch content. As a younger generation phases into this space, it's important to have voices that represent them in watch media, and Ben's Watches reaches both them and existing enthusiasts regularly. | |||
| 28 May 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 25 - Eric Wind | 00:37:28 | |
Support The Deep Track Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 9240 | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 26 - Guido Terreni Defines Formalwear | 00:32:49 | |
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| 11 Jun 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 27 - Kenneth Lam of Arken Watches | 00:53:10 | |
The Deep Track is supported by listeners like you on Patreon. Show Notes: Omega Seamaster 300 (British Army Issued) | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 28 - Andrew McUtchen | 00:56:56 | |
Support The Deep Track Hublot White Ceramic Big Bang Chronograph Zenith x Time+Tide Night Surfer Interview with Benoit de Clerk | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 29 - Bugatti Taps Into Something Deep with New Tourbillon | 00:21:35 | |
This week is a solo cast from Blake Buettner discussing some new changes to the YouTube channel, as well as a closer look at the new Bugatti Tourbillon (which is a car, not a watch). This car has many parallels with the watch world, and automotive journalist Henry Catchpole does an excellent job of highlighting this in a video for Hagerty, which you should watch right here. In this episode, we add some further context around the car from the perspective of the watch industry. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 30 - Danny Milton | 00:44:40 | |
This week we welcome the new VP of Content for Teddy Baldassarre, Danny Milton to the podcast. Danny has a wealth of experience around watches from his time as Managing Editor at Hodinkee, and brings a cultural perspective to new releases alongside examinations of historical elements that impact how we view watches today. In this episode, we discuss the current state of the enthusiast space, the MoonSwatch and its impact a few years after release, and the state of Grand Seiko. We also find time to chat a bit about movies, as well. You can find more of Danny’s content over at Teddy Baldassarre, where he’s currently building a new editorial team. Show Notes Danny’s A Week On The Wrist of the MoonSwatch Grand Seiko at Watches & Wonders | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 31 - The Wristorian | 01:03:24 | |
This week we welcome Justin, aka The Wristorian to the podcast. Justin is an amateur sleuth helping tell the real world stories behind the known and unknown watches through history. The Wristorian Instagram account documents moments in history with archival photos and documentation placing certain watches on the wrists of often influential or important figures. This work brings a rich context to these watches (and their stories) that is often missing from popular culture, and serves to bring awareness to the underrepresented or unrecognized. In this discussion, we talk about the work that goes into his research, and how it has shifted his perspective on watch enthusiasm. | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 32 - James Lamdin | 01:07:01 | |
This week we welcome the founder of Analog Shift, James Lamdin, to the podcast. We discuss the booming analog world, the current state of the collector and enthusiast space, and the automotive space for good measure. James is an avid collector with decades of experience around all manner of timepieces, but retains a deep love for a few niche areas that we get into in this chat. There's good stuff at both ends of the spectrum here, and we find space for all types of enthusiasts, both new and old. The Future Is Analog by David Sax A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story Episode 22 with Thomas Calara | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 33 - Sneakers, Watches, Cars, & More with Nick Engvall | 01:04:29 | |
This week we welcome Nick Engvall, veteran of the sneaker industry media space, and founder of Sneaker History. Nick also co-hosts a number of podcasts about sneakers, cars, and Formula 1 in particular, all of which are discussed in this episode. The sneaker space has many parallels with the watch enthusiast space, and has experienced many of the same highs and lows in recent years, and we talk about what makes each unique. There's also plenty of nostalgia here, as well car talk. You can find more of Nick at the links below. | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 34 - Andrea Furlan of Furlan Marri | 00:55:15 | |
This week we welcome Andrea Furlan to the podcast, the co-founder of Furlan Marri. This is a young brand that’s operating well beyond their years, and Andrea’s approach to presenting the brand and their designs is a big reason for that. In this episode, we discuss the origins of the brand, their approach to design, inspiration, and mechanics, and what’s on the horizon for their catalog. We also talk about their stunning Only Watch creation that will set the tone for an upcoming collection. Furlan Marri is working with some serious talent to develop their original ideas, which are closer than you might imagine. | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 35 - What's On Her Wrist, Barbara Palumbo | 01:01:09 | |
This week we welcome watch and jewelry industry veteran Barbara Palumbo, aka What’s On Her Wrist to the podcast. Barbara brings a refreshing perspective on the industry that acknowledges the breadth of the market, and the forces that drive retail decisions. Deeper still, Barbara has a unique ability to make connections, and find the bigger story beyond the small mechanical details. In the process, she brings some much needed levity to the space, and serves as an important reminder of keeping the bigger picture in mind. In this discussion, she shares her journey into the watch space, and how her connections have shaped her perspective of the industry. Show Notes: Episode 28 with Andrew McUtchen | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 36 - Radwood, Driving While Awesome & More with Lane Skelton | 00:50:55 | |
We're back from a short summer break with a new episode featuring a discussion with Lane Skelton. From events like Radwood, to podcasts like Driving While Awesome, Lane has made his name creating some iconic enthusiast driven spaces. He's a wonderful photographer, and he happens to be a watch guy as well. We jump into all of it in this episode, from the origins of Radwood, to what makes watches from the '90s so special to us. Porsche Design x IWC Titan Chronograph Omega Speedmaster White | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 37 - Geneva Watch Days Roundtable (ft. Danny Milton, Mark Bernardo, & Erin Wilborn) | 00:53:59 | |
This week we welcome the editorial staff of Teddy Baldassarre to have a roundtable discussion about the new watches from Geneva Watch Days. We talk about new watches from H. Moser and Studio Underd0g, Doxa, Oris, Tudor, Bulgari, and many more. We also find some time for an existential crisis over writing about watches, and what it means to wear a watch on the right wrist. Danny Milton’s Rolex Submariner 5513 Tudor Black Bay Chronograph in Blue H. Moser x Studio Underd0g Passion Fruit Larry, his brother Darryl, and his other brother, Darryl Which Hand Do I Wear My Watch On? There’s No Wrong Answer by Mark Bernardo | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 38 - Studio Underd0g's Richard Benc | 00:49:00 | |
This week we welcome the founder of Studio Underd0g, Richard Benc to the podcast. Studio Underd0g is a relatively young brand which got its start just a few years ago, but has made a relatively large impact on the micro-brand space. The brand has been defined by their vibrant take on the hand wound chronograph, using colors inspired by fruits and other foods, as well as iconic sneakers. In this episode, we discuss the origins of the brands, those unique sources of inspiration, and of course, their latest collaboration with H. Moser. Richard is full of wonderful insights and has a very reasonable take on their decision to offer the collaboration watch as a pair. Show notes: | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 39 - Lorca Watches with Jesse Marchant | 00:53:22 | |
This week we welcome Jesse Marchant of Lorca Watches to the show to discuss the new Model 02 Chronograph being released October 1st. | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 40 - Justin Bell | 00:55:55 | |
This week we’re thrilled to welcome former race car driver and current media personality Justin Bell to the podcast. Fair warning, this week’s episode features a lot of F1 and racing talk, with very little in the way about watches. Justin Bell is full of incredible stories after a life as a championship winning race car driver, including a class win at the 1998 24 hours of LeMans in the legendary Team ORECA Viper GTS-R. In this episode, we discuss the current F1 season, how things have gotten surprisingly competitive, and what to make of the blossoming rookie drivers leaving their mark on the season. We also chat about Justin’s racing career, including advice from his dad, racing at Le Mans, and more. Show Notes: Justin Bell’s TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Justin Bell’s F1 Podcast: Drive To Wynn Justin’s Picture of Richard Petty The Story of the 1995 McLaren F1 GTR The Story of Mercedes Flipping at Le Mans | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 41 - A. Lange & Söhne's Anthony de Haas | 00:47:37 | |
This week we record with the head of product development for A. Lange & Söhne, Anthony de Haas. Anthony has been with Lange for 20 years, and offers some incredible insight to how the brand operates, what motivates them, and how they try to keep enthusiasts and customers surprised. This year is the 25th anniversary of the Datograph, and we discuss its evolution in that time, including the 2012 transition, and the latest Datograph Handwerkskunst. Keep an eye out for more coverage of the Audrain Motor Show coming soon to The Deep Track and to Robb Report. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 42 - James Stacey | 00:56:49 | |
This week I’m happy to welcome James Stacey to the podcast. James is the lead editor for Hodinkee, and co-host of the podcast The Gray Nato. In this discussion, we recount our experiences in Newport with A. Lange & Sohne, where we had the opportunity to experience the Audrain Concours & Motor Week. This week, we chat about car culture, and how it dovetails with some of our thoughts on the watch world. We also briefly cover our thoughts on the new Cubitus launch from Patek Philippe. | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | The Deep Track, Bonus Episode: 30 Years of A. Lange & Söhne with Wilhelm Schmid | 00:33:06 | |
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the reinvention of A. Lange & Söhne, and the brand is celebrating with the release of four new Lange 1 references in two different configurations. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to view the watches and sit with the German brand’s CEO, Wilhelm Schmid to discuss the current state of the brand, the anniversary, and the cars seen at Audrain Newport. | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 43 - Tudor FXD GMT | 00:19:41 | |
This week is a solo podcast covering the newly released FXD GMT from Tudor. This is a realtime first reaction to the release, which has been high on the wishlist of many tool watch enthusiast, but is it everything we hoped for? | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 44 - Patek Cubitus, Tudor FXD GMT, & Movies with Danny Milton | 00:51:29 | |
This week we welcome Danny Milton back to the podcast to discuss the Patek Philippe Cubitus, the Tudor FXD GMT, and have a chat about movies. Danny is the VP of Content for Teddy Baldassarre, and brings a wealth of perspective on the new releases, what they mean to the industry, and how we should be processing them as enthusiasts. These new releases have had a chance to sink over the past few weeks, and in this episode we take a deeper look and confront our true feelings about Tudor and Patek. Danny Milton and Teddy Baldassarre visit the Tudor Manufacture Watches & Wonders Bonus episode with Bilal Khan | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 45 - Gabe Reilly of Collective Horology & the Zenith Defy C.X | 00:58:33 | |
This week we welcome Collective Horology co-founder Gabe Reilly to the podcast to discuss the brand’s 10th collaborative watch releasing today, the Zenith Defy Skyline C.X. The new watch is the second collaboration between Collective Horology and Zenith, and the first since 2019 and their initial product offering, the C.01. Gabe offers a wealth of insight not only to the process, but to the industry as a whole, and to how Collective Horology fits into that bigger picture by way of a focus on independent watchmaking. The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 3 - Asher Rapkin The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 21 - Benoit de Clerck The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 10 - Laurance Bodenmann The Creative Act by Rick Rubin The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 23 - Stephen Pulvirent The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 8 - James Thompson | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 46 - All Things Dive Watches with Roger Ruegger | 00:56:07 | |
This week we welcome watch industry veteran Roger Ruegger to the podcast. Roger is the editor in chief of WatchTime Magazine, and the proprietor of Dive Into Watches. In this episode, we discuss the state of the dive watch genre, our experiences within it, and where we’d like to see it go from here. Please note, the release of the new Seamaster 300M models happened after we recorded this. Roger’s Video of our dive in Florida with the FXD IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar | |||
| 06 Dec 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 47 - The Watches We Wore in 2024 with The Wristorian, Foglark, & Tom Place | 00:49:54 | |
This week we welcome brothers Devin (Foglark) and Justin (The Wristorian) as well as Tom Place to the podcast to chat about the watches we wore and enjoyed in 2024. We also look ahead to 2025 and make a few predictions of what we hope to see from some of our favorite brands. We also discuss other products we've picked up or used over the course of the year that made life a little better to pass on some recommendations. There's plenty more end of year content to come so stay tuned for more. The Wristorian The Observer Collection Sea Bag | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 48 - 2024 Formula 1 Season Recap with Wesley Smith | 00:59:10 | |
This week we welcome Wesley Smith back to the podcast. Wesley runs the clothing and accessory brand Standard H, and hosts the podcast of the same name. With the 2024 Formula 1 season behind us, Wesley and I recap our thoughts on the season as a whole, and look ahead to 2025 and beyond. The grid will see plenty of changes going into next season, just ahead of the new regulation set going into effect in 2026. Wesley also shares his biggest watch purchase of 2024, so stay tuned until the end. Bernie Ecclestone Selling His Car Collection | |||
| 19 Dec 2024 | The Deep Track, Ep. 49 - The Three Watches I Wore in 2024 & The Tudor FXD GMT On-Wrist Impressions | 00:27:20 | |
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| 02 Jan 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 50 - Watches, Movies, & Video Games with Bilal Khan and Danny Milton | 01:02:35 | |
This week, friends Danny Milton and Bilal Khan return to the show to chat about the new year, Rolex price increases, holiday movies, and even a few video games. We recap some of our favorites watches of the year and look ahead to 2025. We also discover that none of us are big on resolutions. Catch more end of year content over at Teddy Baldassarre and keep it parked here for much more to come in 2025. Detailing the ‘red’ Submariner Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Teddy Baldassarre: Fantasy Watches of 2024 | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 51 - The Return of Quartz Watches & the IWC GST Aquatimer 2000 | 00:24:07 | |
This week is a solo episode with a discussion around the reemergence of quartz watches as depicted in a recent article by the New York Times, a home brew project that brings a red aluminum heat shield to the MoonSwatch, and the titanium IWC GST Aquatimer 2000. There's also a deeper look at what the Aquatimer has become, and where it could potentially go from here, through the lens of its past. This is a great dive watch collection that could use some love, but thankfully, there are still plenty of interesting examples available from its history. | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 52 - Kat Shoulders (Vail Adventures with Oris, Photography, & More) | 01:01:37 | |
This week we welcome Kat Shoulders to the podcast to chat about the newly released Oris Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition, which we both traveled to Vail, Colorado to see. We discuss our adventures on the trip, our thoughts on the watch, as well as the overall state of dive watch enthusiasm hitting a fatigue point. Kat is an accomplished photographer, and we also talk about our shared love of cameras and how we can work in more non-watch photography to our schedules this year. | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 53 - Justin Mastine-Frost | 00:56:31 | |
This week we welcome Justin Mastine-Frost to the podcast. Justin is a Canadian based veteran journalist of the watch and automotive spaces working for SHARP Magazine. We share a love of some rather unusual watches and under-the-radar brands, from Linde Werdelin to Sarpaneva Watches, and in this episode we talk about what makes them so special today, and what the current state of the industry is missing as a result. Justin also provides some insights to the differences in covering the watch industry to the automotive industry, and what the watch industry could learn when it comes to launching new products. TAG Heuer Glassbox Carrera in Purple | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 54 - Tony Traina | 00:52:32 | |
This week we welcome watch industry veteran, and creator of the Unpolished newsletter, Tony Traina. In this episode we discuss Tony's journey into the space, the kinds of watches that drive his curiosity and passion, and the nature of our responsibilities in fostering a new generation of enthusiasts. A few unexpected watches make an appearance in this episode, including an MDM Hublot, and a re-issue before re-issues were all the rage. Don't miss Tony's newsletter, Unpolished, which you can subscribe to below. Show Notes: Follow Tony Traina on Instagram TAG Heuer Carrera Reissue ref. CS3111 Omega Seamaster Milano Cortina Crazykirbyh (Vintage Hannah) on Instagram | |||
| 13 Feb 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 55 - Jeremy Kirkland | 00:59:45 | |
This week’s episode features a discussion with Jeremy Kirkland of the Blamo! Podcast. Jeremy is a veteran of the fashion space, and also happens to be a serious watch enthusiast. In this episode, we discuss his sartorial origins, how his motivations have evolved, and how watches fit into that equation. We also confront the idea of ergonomics in trend cycles and how they impact the market broadly, as well as for enthusiasts on a more personal level. Our approach to clothing runs parallel to our approach to watches in many ways, and we explore this ground to compare and contrast ideas that work for us. Show Notes: Barbour Classic Beadnell Wax Jacket | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 56 - 2025 Formula 1 Car Livery Reveal with Wesley Smith | 00:49:41 | |
This week, Wesley Smith returns to the podcast to discuss the Formula 1 2025 season liveries, which were all revealed this week in London. We talk about favorites, as well as what to expect from the actual cars hitting the track in Bahrain at the end of this month. Additionally, we highlight some of the recent watch releases from F1 team partners such as IWC and Girard-Perregaux, and how the exotic dial trend has taken hold of the industry. Wesley and I will be working to produce a series of episodes around the 2025 Formula 1 season this year. This is a project we’re excited to share more details about soon. Please note that this won’t replace the regular podcast schedule with news and figures from the watch industry and beyond. We welcome any feedback at info@thedeeptrack.com. Show Notes: Are F1 Cars Painted or Wrapped? IWC Pilot’s Watch XPL Shock Absorber & Mark XX Titanium AMG PETRONAS Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition TAG Heuer Takes Over Title Sponsorship of F1 | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 57 - Leica EZM12, Sinn 613, & Small Form Factor PCs | 00:25:14 | |
This is a solo episode featuring my thoughts on some of the new releases from Leica, Sinn, Audemars Piguet, and more. I also take a look back at my time with the magnificent A Lange & Sohne Lange 1 ref. 101.027 and ponder its meaning in the context of my own collection. Finally, I've got a new PC build project in the works, right in the midst of a new generation of GPUs being introduced. I talk about that process and how I'm looking to move into a small form factor for this latest project. Show Notes: Audemars Piguet 150th Anniversary Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar A Lange & Sohne Lange 1 101.027 Bonus Episode with Wilhelm Schmid Episode 6 with Lightning Keyboards | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 58 - A New Seiko Marinemaster, King Seiko Vanac, & Collection Inspection | 00:30:10 | |
This week we take a look at new divers from Seiko celebrating 60 years since the 62MAS, which includes a new monobloc Marinemaster. Seiko also introduced a new King Seiko Vanac collection, recalling a short lived name from the early '70s. Additionally, I talk about pairing down my collection recently, and how I'm looking to bring my focus to the watches I buy moving ahead, and remove redundancies in the process. There's also a commentary about bonding with a few watches rather than hoarding many. Finally, there's an update on my small form factor PC build, and what is motivating the process. Show Notes: | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 59 - Exploring Watch PR with Fernanda Zapata | 00:57:35 | |
This week I'm joined by watch industry PR veteran, Fernanda Zapata. Fernanda is the founder of Gigantem, currently representing Zenith, Parmigiani Fleurier, H. Moser, and Girard-Perregaux. In this episode, we discuss the current climate behind the scenes as we head into the biggest show of the year, Watches & Wonders. We also chat about the changes she's seen in the industry, moving from Basel to Geneva, and we recount some of our favorite moments and what makes these shows special. Show Notes: | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 60 - Richard Mille in Paris, Racing Sims, & More with James Stacey | 00:42:03 | |
This week I'm thrilled to welcome James Stacey back to the podcast. James and I have just returned from a trip to Paris with Richard Mille and Ferrari to get a first hand look at the new 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph. In this episode, we react to the watch, and chat about some of the other highlights of the trip, including time in a racing simulator set up (and how we might go about replicating such a set up in our own homes). Additionally, we look ahead to Watches & Wonders and ponder what's in store for us, including which Rolex watch would make the most sense in RLX titanium. Show Notes:
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| 28 Mar 2025 | Bonus Episode: 2025 Formula 1 Season Opener with Wesley Smith of Standard H | 00:42:13 | |
Welcome to bonus coverage of the 2025 Formula 1 season done in collaboration with Wesley Smith of Standard H. In this episode, we discuss the first two races of the season, including an examination of the rookie performances, and some of the unexpected driver moves already taking place. Keep an eye out for more episodes as the season progresses. Show notes: Richard Mille 43-01 in Paris with James Stacey Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson to swap seats Piastri beats Norris, setting up competitive season for McLaren | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | The Deep Track, Ep. 61 - Rolex Dynapulse, Pelagos Ultra, & More with Danny Milton | 00:48:17 | |
Watches & Wonders 2025 is in the books, and in this episode I'm joined by Danny Milton to recall some of the biggest releases and news from the show. We talk about the new Land-Dweller from Rolex, and its unique Dynapulse escapement, which Danny had unique access to prior to the show. There was also plenty of other interesting releases this year in what turned out to be a pretty solid Watches & Wonders all around. Keep an eye out for more coverage of the new watches in the coming months. Show notes: The Deep Track Coverage of the Land-Dweller SJX Explains the Rolex Caliber 7135 George Daniels Natural Escapement in the Space Traveler Rolex GMT-Master II 126729VTNR Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme Preview Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantieme Perpetuel | |||
