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The Deep Track

The Deep Track

Blake Buettner 108 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

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. 106 - Analog Lifestyle and Hot Takes from Reddit Jul 2, 2026 1972 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 Jun 25, 2026 1920 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 Jun 11, 2026 3346 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 Jun 3, 2026 3942 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 May 21, 2026 3337 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 May 15, 2026 1619 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 May 7, 2026 4728 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 Apr 15, 2026 2511 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 Apr 9, 2026 1936 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 Mar 27, 2026 1762 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 Mar 13, 2026 3770 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) Mar 2, 2026 2894 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

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