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The Deep Track
by Blake Buettner
The place for watch talk, from affordable watches to high end luxury watches and everything in between. The home for humble, honest watch enthusiasm. Exploring watches and more through culture, adventure, and personalities. This is a discussion of how curiosity drives enthusiasm, pushing us to explore and even confront our own boundaries. Interests explored will cover a deep field, Hosted by watch industry veteran, Blake Buettner.
Episodes
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The Deep Track, Ep. 114 - New York Watch Week Preview, Lifestyle Tool Watches
Send us Fan Mail This week, producer Josh joins the show to chat about New York Watch Week and some of the new releases that come with it. Additionally, we chat about the difference between a watch’s capabilities and its eventual reality on the wrist, and how brand messaging has evolved to…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 113 - New Gear/Old Gear Pick Ups, Inge 50th, Rolex Padellone
Send us Fan Mail This week I spotlight some new gear that I've picked up (which includes some very old gear) and talk about some gear that's stood the test of time. This is not meant to be a consumer-centric discussion, but rather a thoughtful look at what gets used over the long haul, and making…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 112 - Geneva Watch Days, Christopher Ward Drama, & Tudor Northflag
Send us Fan Mail This week, I recap my time in Geneva with Collective Horology, and talk about a few of the standout releases from the show. Even Tudor got in on the action with the release of a new Northflag, a watch we've been waiting and hoping to see return. There's also hands-on thoughts on...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 111 - The Future of The Deep Track, Ming 57.05, & Straum Expedition
Send us Fan Mail This week, I discuss some changes that will be taking place at The Deep Track, and what my new role at Collective Horology will mean moving ahead. In short, it will allow for a greater focus on the adventures and gear that inform my journey around watches. Also discussed are new...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 110 - First Impressions of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 109 - Gear that Prioritizes Substance Over Style with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 108 - Film Photography, and Misunderstanding Nostalgia
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 107 - Watches Built for Space Exploration with Barrelhand's Karel Bachand
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 106 - Analog Lifestyle and Hot Takes from Reddit
Send us Fan Mail Reddit 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 105 - Watches Sold, But Not Forgotten, Plus Grand Seiko & Parmigiani
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 104 - Daytona, Le Mans, F1, & Getting Old with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 103 - Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39, Vacheron Dual Time Cardinal Points, Barrelhand Monolith & More
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 102 - Hidden Gems, Rough Royal Pop Rollout, & More ft. Producer Josh
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 101 - Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop, CWC Ti300 Diver, & More
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 100 - Midwest Mindset, IWC, & F1 with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail In 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....
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The Deep Track, Ep. 99 - Watches & Wonders 2026 First Impressions Ft. Tudor, Rolex, & More
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 98 - Watches & Wonders Update, Universal Genève Returns, & More
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 97 - Accuracy, Originality, and More ft. Longines, Omega, and Citizen
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 96 - Strange & Unexpected Complications with Justin Couture
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 95 - Watches & Wonders Previews/Predictions with Time Well Spent (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 94 - What's Up with Zenith, Jean-Claude Killy, and a New COSC Standard
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 93 - Rashawn Smith & Perri Dash
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 92 - 2026 Formula 1, Watches & Wonders, & More with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 91 - Reconsidering the Dive Watch, A New Speedy, & 100 Yrs of Tudor with Devin Pennypacker
Send us Fan Mail This 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,...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 90 - Post Hype, Sneakers, and Watches with Nick Engvall
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 89 - Recapping 2025 Highlights with Bilal Khan
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 88 - Inside Look at the GPHG Awards with Barbara Palumbo, Plus Dubai Watch Week Recap
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 87 - Christopher Ward Twelve 660 Impressions, Plus Breguet and Oris
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 86 - Las Vegas Formula 1 Recap with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 85 - Reacting to the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, Tudor Ranger, & Oris ProPilot Date
Send us Fan Mail Recapping 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 84 - Surviving Stormy Seas to Jan Mayen with Straum & Rob Nudds
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 83 - Live from San Francisco with IWC and Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail Last 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 82 - Christopher Ward Goes All-In On Globolight, Breguet Celebrates 250 Years, & More
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 81 - Value in Exotic Materials, Laureato Fifty, & More with Cait Bazemore
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 80 - Nomos Night Navigation, AP Chronograph Innovation, & Tudor Cycling Experience Recap
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 79 - Watchmaking Education & Horological Innovations with Watchmaker Vincent Robert
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 78 - Geneva Watch Days, Independent Watchmaking, & More with Asher Rapkin
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 77 - F1 Present & Future with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 76 - Christopher Ward, Albishorn, & Hat Collecting
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 75 - Photography, Gear & More with Troy Barmore
Send us Fan Mail This 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…
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The Deep Track, Ep. 74 - Finding Style with Justin Hast
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 73 - Video Games, Time Mechanics, & More with Liam O'Donnell
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 72 - Vintage Cars, A New Zeitwerk & More with Wilhelm Schmid
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 71 - The Future of the FXD, Omega Goes Orange, & More with Justin Couture
Send us Fan Mail This 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....
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The Deep Track, Ep. 70 - Watch Miss GMT
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 69 - F1 The Movie with Wesley Smith
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 68 - Hairsprings, Formula 1, & History with Ed Meylan of H. Moser
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 67 - Omega Enters a New Generation of Bond, Aqualand Turns 40, & More
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 66 - Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello Watches
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
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The Deep Track, Ep. 65 - New Releases from Omega, Serica, & Girard-Perregaux
Send us Fan Mail This 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 16600 Seiko 5H23-6030 Cribbage Omega Railmaster...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The place for watch talk, from affordable watches to high end luxury watches and everything in between. The home for humble, honest watch enthusiasm.
Exploring watches and more through culture, adventure, and personalities. This is a discussion of how curiosity drives enthusiasm, pushing us to explore and even confront our own boundaries. Interests explored will cover a deep field, Hosted by watch industry veteran, Blake Buettner.
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The place for watch talk, from affordable watches to high end luxury watches and everything in between. The home for humble, honest watch enthusiasm. Exploring watches and more through culture, adventure, and personalities. This is a discussion of how curiosity drives enthusiasm, pushing us to...
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