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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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Support 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 re...
This week we welcome Ben Cook, aka Ben's Watches to the podcast. Ben is a new voice in the watch media space making near real time content across social media channels, connecting with a new generation of enthusiasts. In this episode, we discuss Ben's journey into watches, and his overall approach to creating watch content. As a younger generation phases into this space, it's important to have voices that represent them in watch media, and Ben's Watches reaches both them and existing enthusia...
Support 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 wor...
Support 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 works so keep an eye out...
Support 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 wil...
Support 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 Black Bay 41Aqua...
1Support 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...
In this special episode of The Deep Track podcast we welcome watch industry journalist, Bilal Khan. Bilal is a veteran of the industry, and currently wrist for Watch Time magazine, who also throw the most prestigious watch event in New York each year, Watch Time New York. In this episode, Bilal and Blake discuss some of the key moments and watches of Watches & Wonders 2024, including some early favorites, and a few of the talking points that may take some time to work out. Show Notes:Bila...
Support 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 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 ...
This week we welcome Emmy nominated stunt man Tom Place to the podcast. Tom has been doing stunts and coordinating stunts for the film and television industry for over 20 years, and has worked on films such I Am Legend, The Dark Knight, and many others. In the watch world, we know Tom as Expedition16610, so named for his continued search for a lost Submariner ref 16610 at the bottom of a lake in upstate NY. Tom is lifelong watch enthusiasts and we discuss his early exposure to the hobby, wha...
Support 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 enthus...
Support 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 episo...
Support 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 HodinkeeOmega Sp...
Support 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...
This week, we welcome chef and restaurateur, Anton Dayrit to the podcast. Anton is the proprietor of New York’s Tradisyon restaurant located in Hell’s Kitchen, which is known for their authentic and approachable Filipino cuisine. Chef Anton also happens to be a watch enthusiast with a serious passion for vintage dive watches. In this discussion, Blake and Anton discuss what it was like opening a restaurant in New York a week prior to the COVID lockdown, what makes Filipino food so special, an...
Support 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.&nb...
Support 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...
Support 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.com
Support 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 ins...
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