The Deep Track
The Deep Track is a podcast about watches, covering everything from affordable to high-end luxury timepieces. Hosted by watch industry veteran Blake Buettner, it explores watches through culture, adventure, and personalities, discussing how curiosity drives enthusiasm and pushes boundaries.
Episodes
The Deep Track, Ep. 110 - First Impressions of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39
Send us Fan MailThis week, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 has finally arrived for a hands-on look, and while the full review is still in the works, I offer first impressions about all the small details that excite me about this watch. Okay, so the yellow still isn't hitting, but many of the other details are, and they open the door for a watch I've been asking for for a very, very long ti
The Deep Track, Ep. 109 - Gear that Prioritizes Substance Over Style with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis week, Wesley Smith returns to the podcast to chat about summer travel, the gear we’re using, and how some of us have taken a step back from social media and why. This episode contains insights on the how and why of the content and products we produce, and what motivates each of us. The gear oftentimes isn’t as important as the doing. There are still a few hats left for purchas
The Deep Track, Ep. 108 - Film Photography, and Misunderstanding Nostalgia
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is a solo discussion about why we find nostalgia so compelling, and why that might ultimately be holding us back. Sometimes, capturing the look of the past doesn’t quite cut it, and taking the time to find period-correct pieces can reveal the full intent and experience. Film cameras offer a nice analogy for this discussion. Show Notes:The Deep Track ShopLongines
The Deep Track, Ep. 107 - Watches Built for Space Exploration with Barrelhand's Karel Bachand
Send us Fan MailThis week, Karel Bachand of Barrelhand joins the podcast to discuss all things space watches, and the brand’s Monolith, a modern take on the genre. We tackle the history of developing watches for space, and the challenges that come with it, as well as how that history was wielded in the development of the Monolith. Additionally, we ponder the modern identity of the tool watch, and
The Deep Track, Ep. 106 - Analog Lifestyle and Hot Takes from Reddit
Send us Fan MailReddit is full of hot takes, and while most will elicit a dangerously deep eye roll, some of them hide some nuggets of wisdom, and it is here that we explore in this week's episode. Also discussed is a shift back to analog photography, and how that influences an appreciation for mechanical watches. But first, a look back at the Autodromo Group B Chronograph. Show Notes:Autodro
The Deep Track, Ep. 105 - Watches Sold, But Not Forgotten, Plus Grand Seiko & Parmigiani
Send us Fan MailSometimes, you let a watch go, and you quickly realize you may come to regret the decision. In this episode, four watches are highlighted that fall into that category. Let's not call it regret, but these are certainly watches that linger for one reason or another. Additionally, new watches from Grand Seiko are explored, and hands-on impressions of new Parmigiani watches are of
The Deep Track, Ep. 104 - Daytona, Le Mans, F1, & Getting Old with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis week, Wesley Smith returns to the podcast to chat F1, Le Mans, and of course, a few watches. We also look at modern and neo vintage Daytona references and reveal how they’ve come and gone from our own collections. Additionally, we confront the pitfalls of getting old and struggling to take care of ourselves post fatherhood. Yes, we cover a lot of ground in this episode. Show N
The Deep Track, Ep. 103 - Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39, Vacheron Dual Time Cardinal Points, Barrelhand Monolith & More
Send us Fan MailThis week, Devin Pennypacker returns to the podcast to dig into all the somewhat controversial releases of the past week. We chat about the Barrelhand Monolith, the Vacheron Constantin Dual Time Cardinal Points, the Tudor Chrono 39, and more. Did Tudor finally find the right formula for their chronograph? Turns out, it’s complicated. We also touch on the 007: First Light video game
The Deep Track, Ep. 102 - Hidden Gems, Rough Royal Pop Rollout, & More ft. Producer Josh
Send us Fan MailThis week producer Josh joins the show to tackle the fallout from the AP x Swatch Royal Pop release, and assess what the pocketwatch says about the broader enthusiast space. We also chat about the influence of “luxury” in how watches are presented to us, and how our experiences in the independent and micro brand scene tell the real story of the industry. Finally, we ponder the effe
The Deep Track, Ep. 101 - Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop, CWC Ti300 Diver, & More
Send us Fan MailThis episode takes a look back at an eventful week that included the surprise release of the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop. I offer my views on the collaboration and what it says about the broader enthusiast space and conjecture around watches. Additionally, the CWC Ti 300 Dive watch gets a closer look, especially as it relates to the Tudor FXD. Through this lens, I also tackl
The Deep Track, Ep. 100 - Midwest Mindset, IWC, & F1 with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailIn episode 100 of the podcast Wesley Smith of Standard H returns to chat about all manner of life, watch, and automotive culture. Wesley also shares his experience of attending Watches & Wonders in Geneva for the first time, and we pick a few watches that left impressions on us. Additionally, we talk about pricing strategy from IWC, and what makes a perpetual calendar so compel
The Deep Track, Ep. 99 - Watches & Wonders 2026 First Impressions Ft. Tudor, Rolex, & More
Send us Fan MailThis week's discussion offers a first reaction to new releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, from 50 years of the Nautilus, to whatever Tudor is thinking for their 100th anniversary. There are loads of new watches to go over, and while initial reactions are drab, I think there's plenty worth celebrating. Here, I offer my first thoughts on Tudor, Rolex, and more, includ
The Deep Track, Ep. 98 - Watches & Wonders Update, Universal Genève Returns, & More
Send us Fan MailThis week, I provide an update about Watches & Wonders coverage coming next week, and having to pull out of attending the show due to an unforeseen health issue. You can still expect coverage through the week, though it will not be live. Additionally, the launch of Universal Genève is discussed, including the breadth of watches released, and their pricing structure. Bonus chat
The Deep Track, Ep. 97 - Accuracy, Originality, and More ft. Longines, Omega, and Citizen
Send us Fan MailThis week's episode explores accuracy and its impact on value through the lens of the new Omega Constellation Observatory, as well as the devolution of watch design with the Longines Hydroconquest. New releases this week have inspired some existential reflection, which is explored here. Additionally, there's a brief reaction to the new Citizen Photon, and the CWC Ti300. S
The Deep Track, Ep. 96 - Strange & Unexpected Complications with Justin Couture
Send us Fan MailThis week, Justin Couture, aka The Wristorian returns to the podcast to discuss odd, unusual, or otherwise niche complications and features. The review of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer, and its tide indication sub dial inspired us to think about some other outside-of-the-box complications and features, from the often discussed HEV, to more obscure ideas, like a hand-cr
The Deep Track, Ep. 95 - Watches & Wonders Previews/Predictions with Time Well Spent (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailThis week, Devin Pennypacker of the Time Well Spent podcast returns to preview the upcoming Watches & Wonder 2026 taking place in Geneva this April. We chat about our expectations and even make a few predictions along the way. This is a two part episode, and to hear part two you'll have to head over to the Time Well Spent podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Additional
The Deep Track, Ep. 94 - What's Up with Zenith, Jean-Claude Killy, and a New COSC Standard
Send us Fan MailThis week is a solo episode discussing topics ranging from the Breitling / Aston Martin partnership, to a new COSC chronometry standard set to go into effect this year. A recent review of the Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli has me thinking about the bigger picture with Zenith, and it also reminds me a bit of another famous reference from Rolex, the 6236 Da
The Deep Track, Ep. 93 - Rashawn Smith & Perri Dash
Send us Fan MailThis week, Rashawn Smith and Perri Dash, aka Wrist Check Pod (aka Super Niche) join the podcast to chat about culture, watches, trends, and much more. Rashawn and Perri bring a wealth of perspective from their years in adjacent spaces, and apply their knowledge in refreshing, even unexpected ways when it comes to their coverage of the watch industry. In this episode, we look ahead
The Deep Track, Ep. 92 - 2026 Formula 1, Watches & Wonders, & More with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis week, Wesley Smith of Standard H returns to the podcast to look ahead to the coming Formula 1 season, Watches & Wonders 2026, and more. This season represents a big change to the regulations in Formula 1, meaning we'll get very different power units and aero packages to look forward to, as well as of course, new liveries. We chat about some of our favorite looks thus
The Deep Track, Ep. 91 - Reconsidering the Dive Watch, A New Speedy, & 100 Yrs of Tudor with Devin Pennypacker
Send us Fan MailThis week, watch editor and producer Devin Pennypacker joins the podcast to chat about new releases from Omega, VPC, and ponder what Tudor might do for their 100th anniversary. With these new releases, there are some deeper issues brought to bear that we get into in this episode, from releasing an LE colorway into regular production, to tackling a tricky sophomore release. We even
The Deep Track, Ep. 90 - Post Hype, Sneakers, and Watches with Nick Engvall
Send us Fan MailThis week, sneaker industry veteran Nick Engvall returns to the podcast to discuss the state of the enthusiast community. The sneaker world has seen plenty of change in recent years, and there's plenty of similarities to the world of watches, including a few lessons to be learned. In this episode, we chat about the state of enthusiasm across both watches and sneakers, and how
The Deep Track, Ep. 89 - Recapping 2025 Highlights with Bilal Khan
Send us Fan MailThis week I'm joined by Bilal Khan, watch media veteran and current Editor-in-Chief of Teddy Baldassarre, to discuss some highlights of 2025 as the year draws to a close. We chat about the watches from our own collection that got the most wear, as well as watches that left a lasting impression on us. Bilal also gives his impressions of Dubai Watch Week, and we manage to slip i
The Deep Track, Ep. 88 - Inside Look at the GPHG Awards with Barbara Palumbo, Plus Dubai Watch Week Recap
Send us Fan MailThis week, watch and jewelry industry veteran Barbara Palumbo joins the show to recount her experience as a GPHG member of the jury. From how the watches are considered behind the scenes, to taking the stage at the ceremony itself, Barbara offers some welcome insight to how the show comes to life. Additionally, we look back at Dubai Watch Week, which Barbara attended with her teena
The Deep Track, Ep. 87 - Christopher Ward Twelve 660 Impressions, Plus Breguet and Oris
Send us Fan MailThis week, I'm taking some time to reflect on the past few months of releases, and offer some thoughts on Breguet and Oris in particular as they are carrying a lot of momentum into the end of the year. I also take discuss my initial impressions of the Christopher Ward Twelve 660 after getting some hands-on time with a full review to follow. Show Notes:Sinn U50Rolex Sea-Dweller
The Deep Track, Ep. 86 - Las Vegas Formula 1 Recap with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis week Wesley Smith joins the podcast to recap the current Formula 1 season, and the latest race in Las Vegas. This season's Driver's Championship has become far more competitive than anticipated, with Max Verstappen now fully in the picture within 24 points of the lead held by Lando Norris. In this episode, we talk about how the season has unfolded, and what rookies h
The Deep Track, Ep. 85 - Reacting to the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, Tudor Ranger, & Oris ProPilot Date
Send us Fan MailRecapping a busy week of releases from the likes of Omega, Tudor, Oris, and more in this week's episode. There are plenty more watches and events to discuss in the coming weeks, including Dubai Watch Week, and the GPHG awards so stay tuned for more. In this episode, I react to the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, and try to make sense of the emerging world of the luxury diver
The Deep Track, Ep. 84 - Surviving Stormy Seas to Jan Mayen with Straum & Rob Nudds
Send us Fan MailThis week, Rub Nudds of The Real Time Show joins the podcast along with Øystein Helle Husby, the co-founder of Straum watches. These two recount a harrowing journey on the Arctic seas from Svalbard to Jan Mayen island, and the collaborative watch that it resulted in. The watch is fittingly called the Stormy Seas, and the dial captures the energy and color of the storm whipped water
The Deep Track, Ep. 83 - Live from San Francisco with IWC and Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailLast week, Wesley Smith of STANDARD H and myself had the pleasure of hosting an event with IWC in San Francisco to talk about the new Ingenieur, and what makes for good watch design. The Bay Area turned out, and we welcomed a host of questions which come at the end of this episode. Keep an eye out for future events, and be sure to sign up for The Deep Track newsletter to stay in th
The Deep Track, Ep. 82 - Christopher Ward Goes All-In On Globolight, Breguet Celebrates 250 Years, & More
Send us Fan MailThis week, we look ahead to an upcoming event with IWC and ponder just how well the modern Ingenieur is getting along. There are also plenty of new releases to discuss, from a pair of beautiful Breguet Classique references, to extreme divers from Oris, and a new GMT from Christopher Ward. There's plenty to chat about from what has been a surprisingly productive season for the
The Deep Track, Ep. 81 - Value in Exotic Materials, Laureato Fifty, & More with Cait Bazemore
Send us Fan MailThis week, watch journalist Cait Bazemore returns to the podcast to chat about new releases and trends in the industry. We discuss exotic materials of the case and the dial, and explore just how much value customers may find here, as well as how brands market against it. There are a few book recs thrown in for good measure. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter on thedeeptrack.com
The Deep Track, Ep. 80 - Nomos Night Navigation, AP Chronograph Innovation, & Tudor Cycling Experience Recap
Send us Fan MailThis week is a solo episode featuring reactions to some of the exciting new releases over the past week, including the vibrant Nomos Club neomatic Worldtimer Night Navigation series, the Baltic Aquascaphe II, the Audemars Piguet RD#5, and more. Additionally, there's a recap of the Tudor Pro Cycling team race in Quebec City, including a brief overview of what makes the sport ti
The Deep Track, Ep. 79 - Watchmaking Education & Horological Innovations with Watchmaker Vincent Robert
Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m excited to welcome Vincent Robert to the podcast. Vincent is a Switzerland based watchmaker with ties to the FHH and the HSNY’s traveling education series. In this episode, we discuss his route into watchmaking, interesting new releases and their technical innovations, and independent servicing and watchmaking in the coming generation. We also talk about the unforese
The Deep Track, Ep. 78 - Geneva Watch Days, Independent Watchmaking, & More with Asher Rapkin
Send us Fan MailThis week, Asher Rapkin returns to the show to talk about all things Geneva Watch Days, and independent watchmaking. Asher is the co-founder of Collective Horology, and co-host of the Openworked podcast. Collective Horology is an independently owned retailer that deals exclusively with independent watch brands, from Ming and Fears, to Czapek and Zeitwinkel. Asher and co-founder Gab
The Deep Track, Ep. 77 - F1 Present & Future with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis week, Wesley Smith returns to the podcast to take an overview of the current Formula 1 season coming out of the summer break. It’s been McLaren’s season thus far, but there’s a lot of highly competitive action throughout the tight midfield. We talk about all of it, including the rookies, the changes we’d like to see in the cars, and even a few tracks we’d like to see make a co
The Deep Track, Ep. 76 - Christopher Ward, Albishorn, & Hat Collecting
Send us Fan MailThis week, producer Josh and I chat about a variety of new releases from the week from the likes of Christopher Ward, Albishorn, and more. Josh, who runs the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, has a new project cooking that will focus on his collecting habits around hats, watches, and sneakers. We talk about collecting hats, and what the enthusiast scene is focused on in that realm, which
The Deep Track, Ep. 75 - Photography, Gear & More with Troy Barmore
Send us Fan MailThis week, we welcome Troy Barmore to the podcast. Troy is an exceptional photographer and media personality, as well as a veteran of the luxury product space. In this episode, we talk about Aspen Watch Week and Troy’s experiences photographing the event, the art and challenges of photography, and perhaps most importantly, the why of photography. Troy brings a unique insight to his
The Deep Track, Ep. 74 - Finding Style with Justin Hast
Send us Fan MailThis week I’m thrilled to welcome Justin Hast to the podcast. Justin is a prolific content creator and something of a style influencer with a wonderfully refined, if chaotic approach to watches. Justin is the co-host and co-founder of The Enthusiasts along with friend Stephen Pulvirent. In this episode, we talk about Justin's history in watches, his evolving tastes, and the fu
The Deep Track, Ep. 73 - Video Games, Time Mechanics, & More with Liam O'Donnell
Send us Fan MailThis week we welcome Liam O'Donnell to the podcast to chat about tech, video games, time mechanics and more. Liam is a veteran of the watch industry and experienced photographer and videographer, and he also happens to be very tech savvy. In this episode, we talk about the video game industry, what it could learn from the watch industry (and vice versa), time mechanics in vide
The Deep Track, Ep. 72 - Vintage Cars, A New Zeitwerk & More with Wilhelm Schmid
Send us Fan MailThis week, Wesley Smith joins the podcast to chat with Wilhelm Schmid, the CEO of A. Lange & Söhne. This weekend marks the second edition of the Concours of Elengace Germany, and A. Lange & Söhne continues their partnership with the event in a celebration of the cars, and of course, watches. The German brand is releasing a new Zeitwerk Date alongside the event, utilizing a
The Deep Track, Ep. 71 - The Future of the FXD, Omega Goes Orange, & More with Justin Couture
Send us Fan MailThis week, Justin Couture, aka The Wristorian returns to the podcast to discuss new dive watch releases, and to ponder the future of Tudor divers. In this episode, we discuss the FXD GMT, and take a broader view of how the FXD collection as a whole moved forward from here. Additionally, we look at the new Seamaster 300M with orange accents and ponder what other directions Omega cou
The Deep Track, Ep. 70 - Watch Miss GMT
Send us Fan MailThis week, we welcome Erika, aka Watch Miss GMT to the podcast to chat about watches, cars, and news from the industry. We also talk about what makes a watch comfortable beyond just a set of measurements, and how we like to put our watches to use. This episode was recorded in Brooklyn Podcast Studios, and features a video component that will be live on YouTube, so you can see some
The Deep Track, Ep. 69 - F1 The Movie with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we're joined by Wesley Smith of Standard H to talk about Joseph Kosinski's F1 The Movie. The movie launches worldwide this weekend and here, we offer our initial reactions about what works, what doesn't and where it might from here. There's plenty of great watch spotting along the way. Show Notes:Standard HPatrick LongLuftgekuhltIWC Ingenieur wi
The Deep Track, Ep. 68 - Hairsprings, Formula 1, & History with Ed Meylan of H. Moser
Send us Fan MailThis week we welcome the CEO of H. Moser, Ed Meylan to the podcast. H. Moser has been a fascinating brand to follow in recent years as one of the few historic Swiss watch brands that seems to march to their own beat. In this episode, we chat about how the brand has evolved and matured over the past decade, the impact of the Streamliner that was released in 2020, and just how diffic
The Deep Track, Ep. 67 - Omega Enters a New Generation of Bond, Aqualand Turns 40, & More
Send us Fan MailThis week, we're getting a first look at a new generation of James Bond, but not where you might expect. A new video gamed called 007 First Light has been announced, offering a fresh origin story of our favorite British spy, and a new watch from Omega featured heavily in the trailer. In other news, the Citizen Aqualand turns 40 in style, and a pair of new pilot watches hit the
The Deep Track, Ep. 66 - Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello Watches
Send us Fan MailThis week, Robert-Jan Broer joins the podcast to chat Omega, Speedy Tuesday, and the state of the industry as a whole. RJ is the founder of Netherlands based media outlet, Fratello Watches, and the instigator of #SpeedyTuesday. Here, talk about the first two SpeedyTuesday Speedmaster collaborations, the prospect of a third, and much more. Show Notes:Fratello WatchesRobert-Jan Broer
The Deep Track, Ep. 65 - New Releases from Omega, Serica, & Girard-Perregaux
Send us Fan MailThis week is a solo cast with a closer look at new releases from Omega, Serica, and Girard-Perregaux. Also discussed is the funky awesome Seiko 5H23-6030 that was recently reviewed on The Deep Track. Show Notes:Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600Seiko 5H23-6030CribbageOmega RailmasterSerica 5303 PLDGirard-Perregaux Deep DiverEpisode 15 with George BamfordSupport the show
The Deep Track, Ep. 64 - Goodwood, Miami GP, & more with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis week, Wesley Smith and I recap our recent travels with IWC to Goodwood outside of London, and the Miami GP outside of, well, Miami. We chat watch spotting, new releases (and some old ones) from IWC, and of course, race cars. These trips held a few surprises even for us, which we share our experiences around. If you're interested in a Q&A episode or a live episode, hit
The Deep Track, Ep. 63 - Cars & Watches with Eddie Alterman
Send us Fan MailThis week, the show welcomes automotive media veteran Eddie Alterman to chat about cars, the automotive industry, and watches. Eddie served as the Editor in Chief of Car & Driver for 10 years, and now finds himself leading automotive editorial for Hearst, overseeing properties like Car & Driver, Road & Track, Motortrend, Hot Rod, Autoweek, and a personal favorite, Bring
The Deep Track, Ep. 62 - Impressions of the Pelagos Ultra with Justin Couture
Send us Fan MailThis week, Justin Couture, aka the Wristorian returns to the podcast to discuss all things Tudor dive watches after Watches & Wonders 2025. The new Pelagos Ultra has been on the wrist, and we discuss our impressions of the watch, and just how it fits into Tudor's expansive dive watch catalog, as well as where it might go from here. Show Notes:The WristorianJustin's Bl
The Deep Track, Ep. 61 - Rolex Dynapulse, Pelagos Ultra, & More with Danny Milton
Send us Fan MailWatches & 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
Bonus Episode: 2025 Formula 1 Season Opener with Wesley Smith of Standard H
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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:Standard HThe Deep TrackR
The Deep Track, Ep. 60 - Richard Mille in Paris, Racing Sims, & More with James Stacey
Send us Fan MailThis 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 ho
The Deep Track, Ep. 59 - Exploring Watch PR with Fernanda Zapata
Send us Fan MailThis 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 i
The Deep Track, Ep. 58 - A New Seiko Marinemaster, King Seiko Vanac, & Collection Inspection
Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Deep Track, Ep. 57 - Leica EZM12, Sinn 613, & Small Form Factor PCs
Send us Fan MailThis 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 be
The Deep Track, Ep. 56 - 2025 Formula 1 Car Livery Reveal with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis 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, a
The Deep Track, Ep. 55 - Jeremy Kirkland
Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Deep Track, Ep. 54 - Tony Traina
Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Deep Track, Ep. 53 - Justin Mastine-Frost
Send us Fan MailThis 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 th
The Deep Track, Ep. 52 - Kat Shoulders (Vail Adventures with Oris, Photography, & More)
Send us Fan MailThis 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 abou
The Deep Track, Ep. 51 - The Return of Quartz Watches & the IWC GST Aquatimer 2000
Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Deep Track, Ep. 50 - Watches, Movies, & Video Games with Bilal Khan and Danny Milton
Send us Fan MailThis 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 m
The Deep Track, Ep. 49 - The Three Watches I Wore in 2024 & The Tudor FXD GMT On-Wrist Impressions
Send us Fan MailEDIT: Updated with the correct, edited audio. This week is a solo episode of the podcast where I bring you the three watches I wore the most this year, as well as some deeper thoughts on the Tudor FXD GMT after having spent some time with it in use. Thank you for listening to the podcast this year, I appreciate each and every one of you - please have a lovely holiday season and new
The Deep Track, Ep. 48 - 2024 Formula 1 Season Recap with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Deep Track, Ep. 47 - The Watches We Wore in 2024 with The Wristorian, Foglark, & Tom Place
Send us Fan MailThis 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 lit
The Deep Track, Ep. 46 - All Things Dive Watches with Roger Ruegger
Send us Fan MailThis 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 recorde
The Deep Track, Ep. 45 - Gabe Reilly of Collective Horology & the Zenith Defy C.X
Send us Fan MailThis 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, b
The Deep Track, Ep. 44 - Patek Cubitus, Tudor FXD GMT, & Movies with Danny Milton
Send us Fan MailThis 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 t
The Deep Track, Ep. 43 - Tudor FXD GMT
Send us Fan MailThis 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? Show Notes:Tudor FXD GMT on The Deep TrackTudor FXD GMT on Teddy BaldassarreThree Years with the FXDKollokium Projekt 01 ReviewUniversal GeneveEpisode 25 wi
The Deep Track, Bonus Episode: 30 Years of A. Lange & Söhne with Wilhelm Schmid
Send us Fan MailToday 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 Au
The Deep Track, Ep. 42 - James Stacey
Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Deep Track, Ep. 41 - A. Lange & Söhne's Anthony de Haas
Send us Fan MailThis 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, in
The Deep Track, Ep. 40 - Justin Bell
Send us Fan MailThis 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 i
The Deep Track, Ep. 39 - Lorca Watches with Jesse Marchant
Send us Fan MailThis week we welcome Jesse Marchant of Lorca Watches to the show to discuss the new Model 02 Chronograph being released October 1st. Show NotesLorca WatchesJesse MarchantLorca Model 01 GMTLorca Model 02 ChronographJesse Marchant on SpotifyRolex Datejust ref. 6609Teddy Baldassarre EditorialSupport the show
The Deep Track, Ep. 38 - Studio Underd0g's Richard Benc
Send us Fan MailThis 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 snea
The Deep Track, Ep. 37 - Geneva Watch Days Roundtable (ft. Danny Milton, Mark Bernardo, & Erin Wilborn)
Send us Fan MailThis 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. Show Note
The Deep Track, Ep. 36 - Radwood, Driving While Awesome & More with Lane Skelton
Send us Fan MailWe'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
The Deep Track, Ep. 35 - What's On Her Wrist, Barbara Palumbo
Send us Fan MailThis 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.
The Deep Track, Ep. 34 - Andrea Furlan of Furlan Marri
Send us Fan MailThis 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 cat
The Deep Track, Ep. 33 - Sneakers, Watches, Cars, & More with Nick Engvall
Send us Fan MailThis 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
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