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The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 75 - Photography, Gear & More with Troy BarmoreSend us a textThis 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 approach to not only capturing watches, but a broader context within which they live. We also get a glimpse into Troy’s approach to collecting watches and what they mean...
2025-08-2254 min
Wrist Check PodEnter the Deep Track: Deep Cuts & Watch Culture with Blake Buettner | Wrist Check Podcast #120On this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with collector, journalist, and podcaster Blake Buettner to talk about his journey in watch journalism and how the media landscape has shifted from the early days to the post-COVID era. We explore the importance of brands creating authentic moments and experiences for watch enthusiasts, the value of community in the watch world, and Blake’s own show The Deep Track, where he celebrates the “deep cuts” that inspire passion—from music to horology and beyond.Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting into watches, this conversation offers ins...
2025-08-2052 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 74 - Finding Style with Justin HastSend us a textThis 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 future of independent watchmaking. He also fills us in on the many projects being juggled at the moment, from the Watch Annual, to future books on the horizon. Justin brings a wo...
2025-08-1551 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 73 - Video Games, Time Mechanics, & More with Liam O'DonnellSend us a textThis 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 video games, watch appearances in video games, and finally, watches that we'd insert into video game franchises. Show notes:Liam O’Donnell on Ins...
2025-08-081h 00The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 72 - Vintage Cars, A New Zeitwerk & More with Wilhelm SchmidSend us a textThis 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 pink gold case and grey dial for the first time in the collection. In this discussion, we chat about Wilhelm’s automotive enthusiasm, his history in an...
2025-07-2550 min
STANDARD H PodcastConversation with Blake Buettner & Wilhelm Schmid (A. Lange & Söhne)This week, my good friend Blake and I are coming to you with a special interview episode! That’s right, we are interrupting our Formula 1 action, and with very good reason, as we welcome Mr. Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of none other than A. Lange & Söhne! Wilhelm is someone I’ve been thoroughly eager to meet, so this conversation was especially exciting for me.Wilhelm is an incredibly engaging guest given the product he oversees, and as some of you may not be aware, he is deep into cars, more specifically as a vintage car enthusiast. As a result, Blake...
2025-07-2551 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 71 - The Future of the FXD, Omega Goes Orange, & More with Justin CoutureSend us a textThis 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 could go with their classic diver. Does it really still need a helium release valve? Finally, Doxa pays tribute to Clive Cussler on what would have...
2025-07-1853 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 70 - Watch Miss GMTSend us a textThis 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 of the watches we discuss, including Erika’s watch ring, as we chat. Finally, we make a few predictions about what we’d li...
2025-07-0448 minSTANDARD H PodcastF1 MOVIE Podcast with Blake BuettnerWelcome back to another F1 podcast with Blake Buettner I’m your co-host, Wesley Smith. I want to welcome you to a recap of the F1 movie! This was a super fun conversation so let’s get into it. Thanks for listening!
2025-06-2955 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 69 - F1 The Movie with Wesley SmithSend us a textIn 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 with Green DialIWC Reference 1832 Short FilmMartin Donelly's 1990 CrashLe Mans ClassicSeinfeld S...
2025-06-2956 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 68 - Hairsprings, Formula 1, & History with Ed Meylan of H. MoserSend us a textThis 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 difficult it is to produce their own hairsprings. We also discuss their relationship with Alpine Motorsports, and how that may develop...
2025-06-2035 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 67 - Omega Enters a New Generation of Bond, Aqualand Turns 40, & MoreSend us a textThis 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 scene from IWC and Oris. Show Notes:The Deep TrackAqualand Turns 40 Omega Features in New Bo...
2025-06-0618 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 66 - Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello WatchesSend us a textThis 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 on IGSpeedmaster Apollo 11 50th AnniversaryJake’s Rolex WorldBreitling Cosmonaute
2025-05-3058 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 65 - New Releases from Omega, Serica, & Girard-PerregauxSend us a textThis 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
2025-05-1623 minSTANDARD H PodcastF1 Podcast w Blake Buettner - Miami 2025Happy Thursday everybody and welcome back to another F1 podcast with me, Wesley Smith as well as Blake Buettner. Blake and I chat about our recent travels - me to Goodwood and he to the Miami Grand Prix. This was a really fun chat. We talk watches a little bit more than usual, which I think might be a thru-line going forward, and then we recap the race there in Miami. These are fun episodes, so I’m excited to share it with you. Stay tuned for more as well as a potential live event - we would love to...
2025-05-081h 04The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 64 - Goodwood, Miami GP, & more with Wesley SmithSend us a textThis 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 'send us a text' button and let me know, or email me at info@thedeeptrack.comShow Notes:
2025-05-081h 05The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 63 - Cars & Watches with Eddie AltermanSend us a textThis 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 A Trailer. There is a surprising amount of overlap between how we think about cars and watches of a certain era, which has defined our enthusiasm for both, and we get into just why that is in...
2025-05-011h 00The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 62 - Impressions of the Pelagos Ultra with Justin CoutureSend us a textThis 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 Black Bay 58 in goldBlack Bay 58 BurgundyPelagos UltraThe original PelagosIWC Aquatimer 2000 GST
2025-04-2556 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 61 - Rolex Dynapulse, Pelagos Ultra, & More with Danny MiltonSend us a textWatches & 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: ...
2025-04-0848 minSTANDARD H Podcast2025 F1 Season Opener with Blake BuettnerToday, the F1 podcasts continue with my good friend, Blake Buettner. Blake and I decided it would be fun to do more than just one or two episodes for this year's racing calendar, and make it feel more like a season's worth of Special Episodes for both of our Podcast listeners.In this episode, we chat about the start of the season, the first two races, and what's to come. I hope you enjoy it!Links:STANDARD Hhttps://standard-h.com/@standardh_...
2025-03-2841 minThe Deep TrackBonus Episode: 2025 Formula 1 Season Opener with Wesley Smith of Standard HSend us a textWelcome 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 TrackRichard Mille 43-01 in Paris with James StaceyYuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson to swap seatsDisqualifications i...
2025-03-2842 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 60 - Richard Mille in Paris, Racing Sims, & More with James StaceySend us a textThis 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...
2025-03-2742 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 59 - Exploring Watch PR with Fernanda ZapataSend us a textThis 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:Gigantem on InstagramGigantemH...
2025-03-1457 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 58 - A New Seiko Marinemaster, King Seiko Vanac, & Collection InspectionSend us a textThis 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...
2025-03-0730 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 57 - Leica EZM12, Sinn 613, & Small Form Factor PCsSend us a textThis 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.
2025-02-2725 minSTANDARD H Podcast2025 F1 Livery Reveal Podcast with Blake BuetterThis episode presents a special conversation with my F1 pal, Blake Buettner. As the 2025 Season fast-approaches, Blake and I discuss the new Liveries which were revealed this week in a manner unlike any year prior - from no less than the O2 Arena in London where all teams were present and the seats were full.Blake and I intend on bringing more F1 chat to you this season, so keep an eye out for these special episodes!Links:STANDARD Hhttps://standard-h.com/@standardh_
2025-02-2048 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 56 - 2025 Formula 1 Car Livery Reveal with Wesley SmithSend us a textThis 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 F...
2025-02-2049 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 55 - Jeremy KirklandSend us a textThis 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...
2025-02-1359 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 54 - Tony TrainaSend us a textThis 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 T...
2025-02-0652 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 53 - Justin Mastine-FrostSend us a textThis 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...
2025-01-2356 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 52 - Kat Shoulders (Vail Adventures with Oris, Photography, & More)Send us a textThis 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. Show Notes. including how you can...
2025-01-161h 01The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 51 - The Return of Quartz Watches & the IWC GST Aquatimer 2000Send us a textThis 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...
2025-01-0924 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 50 - Watches, Movies, & Video Games with Bilal Khan and Danny MiltonSend us a textThis 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. Show Notes:Preston Gibson of SidecarAlex Deaton of...
2025-01-021h 02The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 49 - The Three Watches I Wore in 2024 & The Tudor FXD GMT On-Wrist ImpressionsSend us a textEDIT: 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 year. There won't be a new episode next week as I'll be traveling for the holiday, b...
2024-12-1927 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 48 - 2024 Formula 1 Season Recap with Wesley SmithSend us a textThis 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. Show notes:
2024-12-1259 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 47 - The Watches We Wore in 2024 with The Wristorian, Foglark, & Tom PlaceSend us a textThis 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.
2024-12-0649 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 46 - All Things Dive Watches with Roger RueggerSend us a textThis 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. Show Notes:Roger Ruegger on InstagramDive Into WatchesWatchTime Mag...
2024-11-2756 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 45 - Gabe Reilly of Collective Horology & the Zenith Defy C.XSend us a textThis 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. Show Notes:C...
2024-11-1958 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 44 - Patek Cubitus, Tudor FXD GMT, & Movies with Danny MiltonSend us a textThis 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.
2024-11-1451 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 43 - Tudor FXD GMTSend us a textThis 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 with Eric WindSupport the show
2024-10-3019 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Bonus Episode: 30 Years of A. Lange & Söhne with Wilhelm SchmidSend us a textToday 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. Show notes:A. Lange & Söhne2024 Audrain Newpot Concours & Motor Week30th Anniversary Lange 1 modelsLange 1 Anniversary on Robb...
2024-10-2433 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 42 - James StaceySend us a textThis 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. Show Notes:James St...
2024-10-2256 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 41 - A. Lange & Söhne's Anthony de HaasSend us a textThis 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 R...
2024-10-0947 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 40 - Justin BellSend us a textThis 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...
2024-10-0255 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 39 - Lorca Watches with Jesse MarchantSend us a textThis 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
2024-09-2453 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 38 - Studio Underd0g's Richard BencSend us a textThis 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...
2024-09-1149 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 37 - Geneva Watch Days Roundtable (ft. Danny Milton, Mark Bernardo, & Erin Wilborn)Send us a textThis 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 NotesTeddy Baldassarre BlogErin WilbornDanny Milton on Instagram
2024-09-0453 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 36 - Radwood, Driving While Awesome & More with Lane SkeltonSend us a textWe'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. Show Notes:RadwoodDriving While Awesome
2024-08-2850 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 35 - What's On Her Wrist, Barbara PalumboSend us a textThis 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 jo...
2024-08-141h 01The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 34 - Andrea Furlan of Furlan MarriSend us a textThis 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 seriou...
2024-08-0755 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 33 - Sneakers, Watches, Cars, & More with Nick EngvallSend us a textThis 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.
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HODINKEE PodcastsQ&A And A New Seiko Chronograph With Blake Buettner And James StaceyToday, we're chatting watches with our guest, watch journalist Blake Buettner. Blake's a veteran of watch media, having first contributed to Hodinkee in 2010. After that, he went on to work with StockX before becoming the Managing Editor of Worn & Wound. Nowawadays, you can find his writing in places like the Robb Report as well as his own project, The Deeptrack. We talk a bit about Blake's background, the early days of Hodinkee, and how he got into watches. But since he's old hat at this, James, Blake, and I mostly just kick back and talk watches – the new Seiko Spe...
2024-07-251h 00The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 32 - James LamdinSend us a textThis 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. Show n...
2024-07-241h 07The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 31 - The WristorianSend us a textThis 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...
2024-07-101h 03The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 30 - Danny MiltonSend us a textThis 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...
2024-07-0244 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 29 - Bugatti Taps Into Something Deep with New TourbillonSend us a textThis 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. Show notes:Tudor Pelagos 39
2024-06-2521 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 28 - Andrew McUtchenSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome Andrew McUtchen, founder of Time+Tide, to the podcast. Andrew is a dynamic presence in the industry, with a penchant for all manner of brands, bringing a sorely needed positive perspective to the media space. Time+Tide celebrates 10 years of operation this year, and in this discussion Andrew recounts the journey, and how it has evolved into a truly global exercise today. We also chat about the state of the industry, and the impact of small independent brands on the enthusiasts space, as...
2024-06-1856 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 27 - Kenneth Lam of Arken WatchesSend us a textThe Deep Track is supported by listeners like you on Patreon.This week I’m thrilled to welcome Kenneth Lam of Arken Watches to the podcast. Ken is bringing his unique vision to life through Arken, a project that began as a quest to make the perfect personal watch which has blossomed into a now thriving young micro brand. In this discussion we talk about what it means to design a tool watch, where inspiration comes from, and how to create a distinctive look and feel without relying too heavily on th...
2024-06-1153 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 26 - Guido Terreni Defines FormalwearSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week I'm happy to welcome the CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier, Guido Terreni. Parmigiani is a brand that has released some of the most interesting watches in recent memory across their modern sport-chic Tonda collection, and most recently with the introduction of a new Toric (you can see my initial reaction to the Toric from Geneva right here). In this discussion, Guido shares insights to what it means to create a formal watch, and how Parmigiani thinks a bit differently about the genre as a whole. It's...
2024-06-0432 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 25 - Eric WindSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week I'm happy to welcome Eric Wind to the podcast. Eric is a vintage (and modern) watch expert who you may recognize from Wind Vintage, or any of his contributions to Hodinkee's Reference Points articles. In this discussion, we talk about some current events around Rolex and Patek Philippe, as well as explore the auction world and how it's changed in recent years. I apologize for the less than ideal audio track present here - this is an issue that I'm working to resolve...
2024-05-2837 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 24 - Ben Cook of Ben's WatchesSend us a textThis 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. Show notes:Ben's Watches...
2024-05-2047 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 23 - Stephen PulvirentSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome industry veteran Stephen Pulvirent to the podcast. Stephen is a published author, photographer, and long time personality in the watch media space. These days, Stephen runs his own agency called Rime & Reason, helping brands tell better stories to connect with consumers in more meaningful ways. Stephen has a thoughtful and well considered perspective on how the products we use impact the lives we live, and we reflect on what that means in the world of watches and watch media. Show n...
2024-05-1350 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 22 - F1 & Dive Watches with Thomas CalaraSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome Thomas Calara to the podcast to discuss watches, F1, a bit of diving, and more. Thomas is a friend of the show and is currently working for Analog Shift, curating watches and some amazing content around them. We discuss round 6 of the F1 season in Miami which saw Lando Norris take his first win as an F1 driver, and what that might signal for the rest of the season from here on out. More coverage of our time in Miami is in the...
2024-05-0752 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 21 - The Future of Zenith with Benoit de ClerckSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome the newly appointed CEO of Zenith, Benoit de Clerck to the podcast to discuss, well, the future of Zenith. Benoit inherits a Zenith that is at the top of their game thanks to the efforts of prior CEO, Julien Tornare, who is now serving in that role for TAG Heuer. Zenith has had a mega year already with the release of watches like the new Defy Diver line at Watches & Wonders, and the new triple calendar Chronomaster Original prior to that. How will...
2024-04-3023 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 20 - Photography, Watches, & More with Zach PinaSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week I'm thrilled to welcome my friend Zachary Pina to the show. Zach is a photographer in the watch industry as well as a wildlife photographer with a passion for birding. Zach was also at Watches & Wonders this year so we discuss some of the new releases, how he approaches gear for shows like this, and what he does with his time after the show to relax. Show Notes:Zach Pina on InstagramZach's Wrist Check: Blancpain Bathyscaphe ChronographTudor...
2024-04-231h 00The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 19 - Interview with Prof. Brian Cox + Personal Thoughts on Watches & WondersSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week, Blake Buettner gives some personal thoughts on some of the new releases from Watches & Wonders, with a closer look at new watches from IWC, Zenith, and more. This episode also features a short discussion with Professor Brian Cox, an English physicist who you may recognize from his popular appearances on YouTube, and known for his abilities as a science communicator. Prof. Cox expands on his thoughts on the IWC Eternal Calendar, and how we might perceive it around a black hole. Show Notes:
2024-04-1530 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Bonus Episode: Watches & Wonders 2024 with Bilal KhanSend us a textIn 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. Show Notes:Bilal Khan on Instagram
2024-04-1343 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 18 - Live from Watches & Wonders, Day 1 ReactionsSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis episode of The Deep Track podcast is recorded live from Geneva after day 1 of Watches & Wonders 2024. Blake Buettner gives his initial reactions to releases from Tudor, Rolex, Patek, and Zenith, including the start of the show thus far. Keep an eye out for more hands-on reactions coming to YouTube, and another bonus episode of the podcast later this week. Until then, stay tuned in to The Deep Track for more news. Support the show
2024-04-0926 minSTANDARD H PodcastEp. 127 - Blake Buettner 2 (The Deep Track)Today, Blake Buettner returns to the show to chat watches, F1, and his new business, The Deep Track. I’m excited to share everything he has in store for his new project, the processes for his approach to writing and video, and we even delve into parenthood. Please enjoy my fun catch-up with Blake Buettner.
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2024-04-0256 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 17 - Overlanders, 4x4s, & Vans with Erik Pavelka of Curated BidSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome Erik Pavelka to the podcast to chat about adventure ready overlanders, 4x4s, and vans. Erik is the co-founder of a new website called Curated Bid, which features a curated selection of, well, adventure ready overlanders, 4x4s, and vans. There are some remarkable vehicle represented on the site, from custom Defenders to fully decked out Mercedes Sprinter vans, along with plenty of surprises in between. Best of all, these vehicles are ready to keep up with any adventure you dare throw at...
2024-04-0148 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 16 - Diving for Rolex & Hollywood Stunts with Tom PlaceSend us a textThis 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. Tom is lifelong watch enthusiasts and we discuss his early exposure to the hobby, what kinds of...
2024-03-2147 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 15 - George BamfordSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we’re thrilled to welcome friend George Bamford to the podcast. George has been a mainstay in the industry for over 20 years, known for his unique approach to watch customization and more recently, his own watches from Bamford London. He is also a serious watch nerd and collector. In this episode, we discuss the origins of Bamford Watch Department, how his motivations have evolved over the decades, how he finds inspiration, and how his own collecting and enthusiasm has taken shape. Show no...
2024-03-1843 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 14 - Collecting Motivations with Ryan Caldera of You Don't Even KnowSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome watch enthusiast and fellow podcast Ryan Caldera to the show, where we discuss the motivating factors behind collecting, and how they have shaped our experiences within other enthusiast spaces. Ryan co-hosts a podcast called You Don't Even Know, which explores hidden worlds both large and small, from the police, to the Dunning-Kruger effect, all with a measured helping of humor along the way (with a shout out to co-host Alexis). Join us in this episode about watches, collecting, mechanical keyboards, and more.
2024-03-1154 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 13 - Watches & Wonders Preview with Cait BazemoreSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome watch industry journalist Cait Bazemore to the podcast to look ahead to the upcoming 2024 Watches & Wonders show taking place in Geneva April 7th - 15th. In this discussion, we explore some of the recent trends that have taken hold in recent years, and how we might see new ones unfold this year. There are even a few predictions thrown in for good measure. Show Notes:Watches & Wonders 2024The Deep Track on YouTubeSWATCH x Hodinkee
2024-03-0450 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 12 - New Releases & UpdatesSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week’s episode is an update on upcoming events, and a look back at a few of the most interesting releases of the past month. We’re a bit over a month away from Watches & Wonders, so planning is full swing, as is anticipation. Next week, we’ll be welcoming another watch journalist to discuss the event, and what we hope to see released by the participating brands. We’ll share more details about our coverage in the coming weeks. Additionally, a new Formula 1 season is upon us...
2024-02-2623 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 11 - Filipino Food & Vintage Rolex with Chef Anton DayritSend us a textThis 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. ...
2024-02-1937 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 10 - Zenith Heritage with Laurence BodenmannSend us a textSupport The Deep Track Zenith has already had an exciting 2024, with the release of a titanium Chronomaster Sport, and a full calendar Chronomaster Original - all before Watches & Wonders. Zenith takes a unique approach to preserving their heritage alongside their modern collections, and joining us to discuss this task is the brand’s Head of Heritage, Laurence Bodenmann. In this episode, Laurance gives us a deep dive on Zenith’s history, with a few inspiring stories along the way. Zenith has recently welcomed a new CEO, Benoit de Clerck who is...
2024-02-1248 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 9 - Wine & Spirits with author Brian FreedmanSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis week we welcome author Brian Freedman to the podcast to chat about wine, cocktails, and watches. Brian is a Wine, Spirits, Food & Travel Writer for the likes of Forbes.com, Whiskey Advocate, Food & Wine, and others, as well as a restaurant consultant. Together, we find many parallels between our experiences in both wine and spirits, and the world of using and collecting watches. Brian offers some perspective on when you should be thinking about drinking your wines, and what kinds of things you should be paying...
2024-02-021h 07The Deep TrackBONUS Episode: LVMH Watch WeekSend us a textSupport The Deep TrackThis bonus episode features my thoughts on some of the new releases from LVMH Watch Week, including a few that we'll be working to bring you full reviews of very soon. Watches discussed include the Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, the Hublot SAXEM Green Big Bang, the TAG Heuer Carrera DATO, and more. Keep up to date with more watch news at thedeeptrack.comSupport the show
2024-01-3021 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 8 - Material Science with Black Badger (James Thompson)Send us a textSupport The Deep Track on Patreon.This week we welcome James Thompson, aka Black Badger to the podcast to talk about material science, industrial design, and watches. James specializes in bringing exotic materials to life in interesting ways, and has collaborated with the likes of George Bamford, DeBethune, MB&F, and more. These days, James is developing dials for Arcanaut, with their Arc II Fordite being a main topic of discussion here. We also delve into his past, and how he derives inspiration from the world around him.Show...
2024-01-2355 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 7 - Diving & Dive Watches with Chris SohlSend us a textThis 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 st...
2024-01-2351 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 6 - Mechanical Keyboards with Lightning KeyboardsSend us a textThis 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 av...
2024-01-151h 04The Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 5 - Matt FarahSend us a textThis 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...
2024-01-0754 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 4 - Welcome to 2024Send us a textThe 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. Support the show
2024-01-0223 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 3 - Asher RapkinSend us a textIn 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...
2023-12-2354 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 2 - Dana LiSend us a textIn 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...
2023-12-1954 minThe Deep TrackThe Deep Track, Ep. 1 - Wesley SmithSend us a textIn 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. Finally, Blake and Wesley give their thoughts on the 2023 Formula 1 racing season, and what they hope to see next year. Wesley recounts an adventure at the 2011 race in Montreal, and we look ahead to what might become an annual tradition.
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The Worn & Wound PodcastThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 302: How Do We Feel About Vintage Inspired Designs in 2023?This week on the podcast, Blake welcomes Ricardo Sime and Blake Malin to show to talk about a variety of topics in a freewheeling conversation, including our tendency to flip Tudors for other Tudors, what’s keeping Blake (Buettner) from picking up a Grand Seiko, and importance of a great bracelet on watches at a higher price point. There’s also an extended conversation on all things Seamaster, which took place almost a week before the big news from Omega that dropped recently. Did we conjure these new releases into existence? It’s definitely possible. The main topic t...
2023-06-2855 minThe Worn & Wound PodcastThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 283: Palate Cleansers, Perpetual Calendars, and Paul Rudd’s Grand SeikoThis week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner is joined by Zach Weiss for a good old fashioned watch chat focused on recent releases, what we’re wearing and enjoying now, and all the diversions you’d come to expect. That includes a discussion on the etiquette of a lowball offer on eBay, the notion of a watch as a palate cleanser, and the inherent role of sentimentality in watch collecting. Blake and Zach also dive into a new batch of King Seikos (and a mysterious new Seiko caliber), an even bigger batch of new releases from Audemars Pigu...
2023-02-1554 minSTANDARD H PodcastEp. 93 - Blake Buettner (Managing Editor/Podcast Host at Worn & Wound)Blake Buettner and I connected originally in conjunction with the Worn & Wound Podcast, which he graciously hosted me on back in the Spring. If you haven’t heard that episode, there’s a link to it in the show notes, as well as in the Press section in the footer of the STANDARD H Website. That conversation comprised of all things STANDARD H, watches and Formula 1, which paved the way to the friendship Blake and I would now have. As a result, we marked our calendars for the weekend of the WindUp Watch Fair in Chicago to sit down and...
2022-10-0450 minThe Worn & Wound PodcastThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 211: A GPGH Recap, and Finding Your LaneThis week on the podcast, Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, Zach Kazan, and Ed Jelley have gathered to talk about, among other things, the recently completed Grand Prix Horlogerie d’Geneve, better known as GPHG. Every year, some of the biggest names in watchmaking come together in Geneva to celebrate, well, each other. Some of the awards left us scratching our heads (it was news to us that Louis Vuitton made the best dive watch of the year), but plenty of Worn & Wound favorites took home prizes, including Grand Seiko and MB&F. As is frequently the case when the wh...
2021-11-1055 minThe Worn & Wound PodcastThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 210: Talking Tool WatchesThis week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re talking tool watches. Hot on the heels of the NATO strap kerfuffle, Zach Kazan wrote a piece that says “farewell” to the traditional tool watch, and in today’s episode we go deep into the purpose of tool watches in our lives in 2021 and beyond. Blake Buettner and Thomas Calara join in on the conversation as we try to nail down what it means to be a tool watch fan these days, and we also recap a successful Windup Watch Fair and discuss some recent new releases of note.To sta...
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OT: The PodcastBlake Buettner (Worn & Wound) on value, the micro scene and Grand Seiko’s growing painsToday’s guest is Blake Buettner, watch media veteran and Managing Editor of Worn & Wound. Given his day job at the leading value-driven watch site, we naturally spend a lot of time chatting about what a value watch looks like in 2021 and whether or not a watch with four or more zeros in the price tag can be ‘value’, On a related note we cover off the state of the micro-brand scene, and dive into two of the watch enthusiasts traditional darlings, Seiko and Grand Seiko, and what their rapid growth and changing focus (epitomised by the White Birch) means f...
2021-10-211h 06The Worn & Wound PodcastThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 208: Hot TakesThis week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re talking about some of your favorite unpopular opinions when it comes to watches. We asked listeners for their hottest watch takes, and man oh man did they ever deliver. From Rolex, to date placement (of course) to the very concept of watch spotting, our listeners held nothing back, and it made for some great conversation and good natured debate. Of course, Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, Blake Malin, and Zach Kazan offer their own spicy takes on all things watch related, some of which are guaranteed to shock and surprise....
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Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhen Hobbies Collide - How Sneakers Are Influencing Watch Collecting - A Talk With Blake Buettner, Managing Editor of Worn and WoundOn today's episode of the podcast, Nick Engvall chats with Blake Buettner, managing editor of Worn and Wound. Worn and Wound is the watch equivalent to Sneaker History, a group of people passionate about their hobby without the negativity. Watches and sneakers as hobbies have many similarities, and Blake shares some insights in the way the energy in sneakers is shaping the watch world.Follow Blake: https://www.instagram.com/blake_buettner/?hl=enCheck out Worn and Wound: https://wornandwound.com/Catch Nick Engvall on the Worn and Wound Podcast: https://fave...
2021-08-161h 06The Worn & Wound PodcastThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 194: A Conversation with Ben Clymer, Founder of HodinkeeThis week on the podcast, Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, and Blake Malin are joined by Hodinkee’s Ben Clymer for a wide ranging discussion reflecting on a long, shared history in the watch media landscape. Ben is the founder and Executive Chairman of Hodinkee, and in the thirteen years since he started the website, it’s grown into a leading resource for all things watches, a one-stop retail shop for new, vintage, and pre-owned watches, and a whole lot more. As Worn & Wound celebrates its tenth anniversary, it was a great time to sit down with Ben and talk abou...
2021-07-1450 minThe Worn & Wound PodcastEp. 174: Buying Watches OnlineThis week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner, Blake Malin, and Zach Kazan run down the week that was in watches, and talk about a topic that’s certainly of interest to almost anyone reading this: purchasing watches online. More than ever, many of the biggest watch manufacturers are doing what the small brands have been doing for years: selling directly to consumers. We talk about how that’s impacting the hobby, the changing landscape of buying watches online, and our own experiences buying watches in almost every way you can imagine. We also discuss the culture of the...
2021-02-241h 06The Worn & Wound PodcastEp. 173: Change One Thing to Make it Perfect, and this Week's Watch NewsThis week on the Worn & Wound podcast, we’re asking a simple question: If you could change one thing about any particular watch to make it perfect, what would it be? Even watches that we love have little quirks and imperfections that we’d love to change, and today Zach Weiss, Blake Buettner, and Zach Kazan are attacking the small details that we’d fix if we could. Odd lug widths, bracelet quibbles, and some inexplicable finishing choices are all on the table here. There might even be a date window discussion. How could there not be? We also...
2021-02-171h 07The Worn & Wound PodcastEp. 148: Talking Super Compressors with Mike France of Christopher WardToday on the Worn & Wound podcast, Blake Buettner talks to Christopher Ward’s co-founder Mike France. Christopher Ward just released their new C65 Super Compressor dive watch, and in this conversation Mike takes us through the process of bringing this watch to market – the first genuine super compressor to be made in decades. Blake and Mike cover a ton of ground here, including the tech behind super compressors, the debate over whether or not to include a display case back, and the reasoning behind the C65 Super Compressor’s cushion case design (another first for Christopher Ward). But it’s not al...
2020-09-0900 minThe Worn & Wound PodcastEp. 144: Meet Blake Buettner, Worn & Wound’s New Managing EditorBlake’s been in the watch game for years, has a lot of great stories to tell, and brings a unique and focused perspective to his work that we think is going to result in a lot of great content. This is a fun, loose conversation, and we hope you find it to be a great way to get to know the newest member of the Worn & Wound editorial team. This week’s episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast is brought to you by Seiko and their iconic Seiko 5 Sports line of watches. Seiko has released a diver...
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