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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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This 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 for upcoming episodes.
Show Notes:
Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph
IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 9240
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 enthusiasts regularly.
Show notes:
Ben's Watches
Ben's Wrist Check - Christopher Ward Bel Canto
Nodus x Raven TrailTrekker
Nodus
Aquastar Benthos 500
MoonSwatch
WindVintage
Bark & Jack
Mike Nouveau
Miami x Alpine F1 x H. Moser
Brew Metric
Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675
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This 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 notes:
Stephen Pulvirent on Instagram
Stephen’s Wrist Check (Rolex Explorer 1016)
Watches & Wonders 2024 Releases
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This 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, and we've partnered with Robb Report to bring you a special report from the race, coming soon.
Show Notes:
Thomas' Doxa 300 (and Explorer)
Blake's Wrist Check: Nodus / Raven TrailTrekker
H. Moser Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms double signed
Thomas Calara on Instagram
Seiko 62MAS
Omega Seamaster 300 Military
Analog Shift
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This 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 Benoit keep the momentum in full swing while making his own mark? For starters, not try to fix what isn't broken.
Show Notes:
Zenith Watches
Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph
Zenith Rainbow Flyback
Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar
Episode 10 with Laurence Bodenmann
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This 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 Instagram
Zach's Wrist Check: Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronograph
Tudor Black Bay 41
Aquastar Benthos 500 Chronograph
Bremont
Chopard Alpine Eagle
Zach Pina's Website
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This 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:
Formex Essence Legerra
IWC Eternal Calendar
Hermes Cut
TAG Heuer Glassbox Panda
Zenith Defy Extreme Diver
Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox on Instagram
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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:
Bilal Khan on Instagram
WatchTime Magazine
Bilal's Wrist Check (Chopard at Right)
Watches & Wonders 2024 Coverage
Oren Hartov
Zach Blass on Instagram
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This 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.
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This 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 them, these are no garage queens.
Show Notes:
Curated Bid
IWC Petronas Pilot Chronograph
1998 Land Rover Defender 90 RHD (in bright green)
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