Explore every episode of the podcast The Deep Track
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| The Deep Track, Ep. 83 - Live from San Francisco with IWC and Wesley Smith | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:57:39 | |
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 episode. Keep an eye out for future events, and be sure to sign up for The Deep Track newsletter to stay in the loop. Show notes: IWC Ingenieur Gerald Genta Video Lane Skelton's Photos from the Event | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 82 - Christopher Ward Goes All-In On Globolight, Breguet Celebrates 250 Years, & More | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:29:49 | |
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 Christopher Ward. There's plenty to chat about from what has been a surprisingly productive season for the industry. Show Notes: Christopher Ward C63 Extreme GMT | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 73 - Video Games, Time Mechanics, & More with Liam O'Donnell | 08 Aug 2025 | 01:00:30 | |
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 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: | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 72 - Vintage Cars, A New Zeitwerk & More with Wilhelm Schmid | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:50:50 | |
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 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 and around cars (including a stint traveling with the BMW F1 team), and how it influences his work at A. Lange & Söhne. We also chat about the new Zeitwerk, and what it means for the collection. Show Notes: Wilhelm’s 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 71 - The Future of the FXD, Omega Goes Orange, & More with Justin Couture | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:53:15 | |
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. 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 been his 94th birthday with a new SUB 750T, and it might be the best Cussler LE from the brand yet. Show Notes: | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 70 - Watch Miss GMT | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:48:01 | |
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 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 like to see released in the back half of the year. Show Notes: History of Ulysse Nardin Freak A Great Case is More than Just Numbers Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso in Gold with Milanese bracelet | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 69 - F1 The Movie with Wesley Smith | 28 Jun 2025 | 00:56:17 | |
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 spotting along the way. Show Notes: | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 68 - Hairsprings, Formula 1, & History with Ed Meylan of H. Moser | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:35:54 | |
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 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 into the future. Show notes: H. Moser Streamliner for Alpine F1 Team H. Moser & Alpine Release Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton in Miami H. Moser Pioneer Spiced Aqua Collection | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 67 - Omega Enters a New Generation of Bond, Aqualand Turns 40, & More | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:18:12 | |
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 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 Track, Ep. 66 - Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello Watches | 30 May 2025 | 00:58:04 | |
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 Speedmaster collaborations, the prospect of a third, and much more. Show Notes: Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 65 - New Releases from Omega, Serica, & Girard-Perregaux | 16 May 2025 | 00:23:03 | |
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: Episode 15 with George Bamford | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 64 - Goodwood, Miami GP, & more with Wesley Smith | 08 May 2025 | 01:05:32 | |
This 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.com Show Notes: IWC DaVinci Perpetual Calendar Episode 15 with George Bamford | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 81 - Value in Exotic Materials, Laureato Fifty, & More with Cait Bazemore | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:58:28 | |
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 are a few book recs thrown in for good measure. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter on thedeeptrack.com for more information on an upcoming event in San Francisco with IWC. Show Notes: Louis Erard x Sylvie Fleury Regulator Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 63 - Cars & Watches with Eddie Alterman | 01 May 2025 | 01:00:18 | |
This 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 this episode. Show Notes: Ep. 60 with James Stacey recapping our trip to Paris with Richard Mille Best Motoring Three Lap Battle around Tsukuba Circuit | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 62 - Impressions of the Pelagos Ultra with Justin Couture | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:56:07 | |
This 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: All Watches & Wonders 2025 Coverage | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 61 - Rolex Dynapulse, Pelagos Ultra, & More with Danny Milton | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:48:17 | |
Watches & 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: The Deep Track Coverage of the Land-Dweller SJX Explains the Rolex Caliber 7135 George Daniels Natural Escapement in the Space Traveler Rolex GMT-Master II 126729VTNR Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme Preview Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantieme Perpetuel | |||
| Bonus Episode: 2025 Formula 1 Season Opener with Wesley Smith of Standard H | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:42:13 | |
Welcome 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: Richard Mille 43-01 in Paris with James Stacey Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson to swap seats Piastri beats Norris, setting up competitive season for McLaren | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 60 - Richard Mille in Paris, Racing Sims, & More with James Stacey | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:42:03 | |
This 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 in store for us, including which Rolex watch would make the most sense in RLX titanium. Show Notes:
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| The Deep Track, Ep. 59 - Exploring Watch PR with Fernanda Zapata | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:57:35 | |
This 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: | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 58 - A New Seiko Marinemaster, King Seiko Vanac, & Collection Inspection | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:30:10 | |
This 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 factor PC build, and what is motivating the process. Show Notes: | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 57 - Leica EZM12, Sinn 613, & Small Form Factor PCs | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:25:14 | |
This 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. Show Notes: Audemars Piguet 150th Anniversary Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar A Lange & Sohne Lange 1 101.027 Bonus Episode with Wilhelm Schmid Episode 6 with Lightning Keyboards | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 56 - 2025 Formula 1 Car Livery Reveal with Wesley Smith | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:49:41 | |
This 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 Formula 1 season this year. This is a project we’re excited to share more details about soon. Please note that this won’t replace the regular podcast schedule with news and figures from the watch industry and beyond. We welcome any feedback at info@thedeeptrack.com. Show Notes: Are F1 Cars Painted or Wrapped? IWC Pilot’s Watch XPL Shock Absorber & Mark XX Titanium AMG PETRONAS Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition TAG Heuer Takes Over Title Sponsorship of F1 | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 55 - Jeremy Kirkland | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:59:45 | |
This 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 explore this ground to compare and contrast ideas that work for us. Show Notes: Barbour Classic Beadnell Wax Jacket | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 80 - Nomos Night Navigation, AP Chronograph Innovation, & Tudor Cycling Experience Recap | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:20:15 | |
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 the Tudor Pro Cycling team race in Quebec City, including a brief overview of what makes the sport tick. Show Notes: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Nomos Club neomatic Worldtime Night Navigation Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#5 | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 54 - Tony Traina | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:52:32 | |
This 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 Traina on Instagram TAG Heuer Carrera Reissue ref. CS3111 Omega Seamaster Milano Cortina Crazykirbyh (Vintage Hannah) on Instagram | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 53 - Justin Mastine-Frost | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:56:31 | |
This 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 learn when it comes to launching new products. TAG Heuer Glassbox Carrera in Purple | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 52 - Kat Shoulders (Vail Adventures with Oris, Photography, & More) | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:01:37 | |
This 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. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 51 - The Return of Quartz Watches & the IWC GST Aquatimer 2000 | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:24:07 | |
This 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 from its history. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 50 - Watches, Movies, & Video Games with Bilal Khan and Danny Milton | 02 Jan 2025 | 01:02:35 | |
This 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. Detailing the ‘red’ Submariner Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Teddy Baldassarre: Fantasy Watches of 2024 | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 49 - The Three Watches I Wore in 2024 & The Tudor FXD GMT On-Wrist Impressions | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:27:20 | |
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| The Deep Track, Ep. 48 - 2024 Formula 1 Season Recap with Wesley Smith | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:59:10 | |
This 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. Bernie Ecclestone Selling His Car Collection | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 47 - The Watches We Wore in 2024 with The Wristorian, Foglark, & Tom Place | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:49:54 | |
This 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. The Wristorian The Observer Collection Sea Bag | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 46 - All Things Dive Watches with Roger Ruegger | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:56:07 | |
This 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. Roger’s Video of our dive in Florida with the FXD IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 45 - Gabe Reilly of Collective Horology & the Zenith Defy C.X | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:58:33 | |
This 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. The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 3 - Asher Rapkin The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 21 - Benoit de Clerck The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 10 - Laurance Bodenmann The Creative Act by Rick Rubin The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 23 - Stephen Pulvirent The Deep Track Podcast, Ep. 8 - James Thompson | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 79 - Watchmaking Education & Horological Innovations with Watchmaker Vincent Robert | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:54:45 | |
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 innovations, and independent servicing and watchmaking in the coming generation. We also talk about the unforeseen repercussions of some of these horological innovations when it comes to long term ownership. And finally, he offers advice as to how a new generation can get into the trade. Show Notes: | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 44 - Patek Cubitus, Tudor FXD GMT, & Movies with Danny Milton | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:51:29 | |
This 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. Danny Milton and Teddy Baldassarre visit the Tudor Manufacture Watches & Wonders Bonus episode with Bilal Khan | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 43 - Tudor FXD GMT | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:19:41 | |
This 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? | |||
| The Deep Track, Bonus Episode: 30 Years of A. Lange & Söhne with Wilhelm Schmid | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:33:06 | |
Today 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. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 42 - James Stacey | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:56:49 | |
This 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. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 41 - A. Lange & Söhne's Anthony de Haas | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:47:37 | |
This 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 Robb Report. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 40 - Justin Bell | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:55:55 | |
This 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 of the blossoming rookie drivers leaving their mark on the season. We also chat about Justin’s racing career, including advice from his dad, racing at Le Mans, and more. Show Notes: Justin Bell’s TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Justin Bell’s F1 Podcast: Drive To Wynn Justin’s Picture of Richard Petty The Story of the 1995 McLaren F1 GTR The Story of Mercedes Flipping at Le Mans | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 39 - Lorca Watches with Jesse Marchant | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:53:22 | |
This week we welcome Jesse Marchant of Lorca Watches to the show to discuss the new Model 02 Chronograph being released October 1st. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 38 - Studio Underd0g's Richard Benc | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:49:00 | |
This 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. Moser. Richard is full of wonderful insights and has a very reasonable take on their decision to offer the collaboration watch as a pair. Show notes: | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 37 - Geneva Watch Days Roundtable (ft. Danny Milton, Mark Bernardo, & Erin Wilborn) | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:53:59 | |
This 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. Danny Milton’s Rolex Submariner 5513 Tudor Black Bay Chronograph in Blue H. Moser x Studio Underd0g Passion Fruit Larry, his brother Darryl, and his other brother, Darryl Which Hand Do I Wear My Watch On? There’s No Wrong Answer by Mark Bernardo | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 36 - Radwood, Driving While Awesome & More with Lane Skelton | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:50:55 | |
We'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. Porsche Design x IWC Titan Chronograph Omega Speedmaster White | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 78 - Geneva Watch Days, Independent Watchmaking, & More with Asher Rapkin | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:56:35 | |
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 exclusively with independent watch brands, from Ming and Fears, to Czapek and Zeitwinkel. Asher and co-founder Gabe are serious watch enthusiasts that don’t take themselves too seriously, and they represent one of the most exciting components of the industry. Show Notes: Collective Horology on Instagram Tudor FXDs with the Bezels Swapped Oris Altimeter Mission Control | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 35 - What's On Her Wrist, Barbara Palumbo | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:01:09 | |
This 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 journey into the watch space, and how her connections have shaped her perspective of the industry. Show Notes: Episode 28 with Andrew McUtchen | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 34 - Andrea Furlan of Furlan Marri | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:55:15 | |
This 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 serious talent to develop their original ideas, which are closer than you might imagine. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 33 - Sneakers, Watches, Cars, & More with Nick Engvall | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:04:29 | |
This 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. | |||
| The Deep Track, Ep. 32 - James Lamdin | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:07:01 | |
This 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. The Future Is Analog by David Sax A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story Episode 22 with Thomas Calara | |||