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Send us a text 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, even unexpected ways when it comes to their coverage of the watch industry. In this episode, we look ahead to an evolving landscape of partnerships, trends, and marketing, and most importantly, telling better stories that connect with more people.  Show Notes: How You Can Help Minneapolis Wrist Check Podcast Super Niche Serica TXD Zenith Chronomaster Original Full Calendar Vacheron Constantin 222 Omega Speedmaster Omega Planet Ocean Ep 90 with Nick Engvall Papar Watches Furlan Marri Samuel Ross TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic Gerald Genta TAG Heuer Returns to Formula 1 Support the show

Send us a text 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 forward to, as well as of course, new liveries. We chat about some of our favorite looks thus far, and look ahead to what we hope to see over the course of the pre-season. As usual, there's plenty more in there to enjoy as well.  Show Notes: Standard H Gratitude Journal Watches & Wonders 2026 Time to Watches 2026 Tony Traina Stephen Pulvirent Mercedes W17 Red Bull RB22 Ricciardo with Verstappen and Lindblad Lewis Hamilton’s NA Tequila - Almave  Analog Shift F1TV Moves to Apple Travis Mathew Clothing Support the show

Send us a text 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, from releasing an LE colorway into regular production, to tackling a tricky sophomore release. We even confront the current state of dive watches through the lens of the new Type 39VM, and narrowly avoid an existential crisis.  Show Notes: The Deep Track Devin Pennypacker on Instagram JDM Casio Timber Cruiser Certina DS Super Speedmaster 3861 Book A Room On the Moon Speedmaster Black & White  VPC Type39VM Studio Underd0g Field Watch 02 Series Clemence Watches Paulin Mara Bell & Ross Multimeter Tudor Turns 100 Tudor North Flag Tudor P01 Tudor Ranger TAG Heuer x New Balance Support the show

Send us a text 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 learned. In this episode, we chat about the state of enthusiasm across both watches and sneakers, and how might grow beyond the hype driven culture that once dominated. Additionally, there's some car talk thrown in for good measure, so fair warning.  Show notes: Nick Engvall on Instagram The Sneaker Newsletter Sneaker History on Instagram Sneaker History Best Sneakers of 2025 Keith Hufnagel KickingIt Move Insoles Everrati Porsche 964 Honda Heritage Works Support the show

Send us a text 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 lasting impression on us. Bilal also gives his impressions of Dubai Watch Week, and we manage to slip in a bit of camera talk for good measure.  Show Notes: Bilal on Instagram The Odyssey Trailer Bilal’s Chopard Blake’s GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Most worn watch - Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Patek Philippe Cubitus in 40mm Zenith GFJ Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute  Rolex Land-Dweller Breguet Experimental 1 Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike Ressence Type 3 MN Ming Polymesh Titanium Bracelet Support the show

Send us a text 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 show comes to life. Additionally, we look back at Dubai Watch Week, which Barbara attended with her teenage son in tow.  Show Notes: Ep. 35 with Barbara Palumbo Barbara Palumbo on Instagram Brew Metric Lite Zenith Rainbow Flyback Zenith GFJ 2025 GPHJ Winners  Dubai Watch Week recap on Watchonista 60 Minutes Segment on Swiss Watches Support the show

Send us a text 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 after getting some hands-on time with a full review to follow.  Show Notes: Sinn U50 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Breguet Classique Anniversary Models Breguet Expérimentale 1 Oris ProPilot Date Christopher Ward Twelve 660 Support the show

Send us a text 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 by Lando Norris. In this episode, we talk about how the season has unfolded, and what rookies have caught our the most after a full season of growth. As usual, there's some watch talk thrown in for good measure.  Show Notes: STANDARD H TAG Heuer Monaco for Las Vegas GP Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie Porsche Gen 1 Cayenne Restoration  Porsche Cayenne Turbo commercial from 2004 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Tudor FXD Porsche Design x HODINKEE Chronograph 1 Support the show

Send us a text 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 the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, and try to make sense of the emerging world of the luxury diver.  Show notes: The Deep Track Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Oris ProPilot Date Tudor Ranger Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak Support the show

Send us a text 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 fittingly called the Stormy Seas, and the dial captures the energy and color of the storm whipped waters between the Atlantic and the frigid Arctic.  Show Notes: Straum Watches The Real Time Show Podcast Fratello x Straum Jan Mayen Island  Straum Jan Mayen ‘Stormy Seas’ Voyage to Jan Mayen full video Support the show

Send us a text 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 STANDARD H The Deep Track IWC Ingenieur Collection Tribute to 3705 Wesley's IWC Pocket Watch Blake's Aqua Ingenieur Lane Skelton's Photos from the Event Lane's IWC Support the show

Send us a text 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: The Deep Track IWC Ingenieur 3289 Review Breguet Celebrates 250 Years Oris Aquis Pro 1000M Christopher Ward C63 Extreme GMT Tudor Carbon 25 Support the show

Send us a text 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: Cait Bazemore on Instagram Louis Erard x Sylvie Fleury Regulator Kollokium Projekt 02 Tudor Pelagos Ultra Brew Digital Blend Brew Retrograph Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty A Lange & Sohne Saxonia Thin Odysseus in Honeygold Cartier Santos in Titanium Brew Metric Lite Anoma Watches The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward When Women Were Birds by Terry Tempest Williams Piranese by Susanna Clark Support the show

Send us a text 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: The Deep Track Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Project Hail Mary Preview Nomos Club neomatic Worldtime Night Navigation Baltic Aquascaphe Mk II Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#5 Breakdown of the RD#5 by SJX Tudor Pro Cycling Team Experience & Photo Report Support the show

Send us a text 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: FHH HSNY HSNY Traveling Education E.C. Anderson Mytilus Zenith Rainbow Flyback TAG Heuer Carbon Hairspring Ulysse Nardin Freak Rolex Dynapulse Wostep Schools Support the show