The Deep Track

Blake Buettner
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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.

  1. 2025-12-23

    The Deep Track, Ep. 89 - Recapping 2025 Highlights with Bilal Khan

    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

    1h 1m

  2. 2025-12-12

    The Deep Track, Ep. 88 - Inside Look at the GPHG Awards with Barbara Palumbo, Plus Dubai Watch Week Recap

    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

    1 hr

  3. 2025-12-05

    The Deep Track, Ep. 87 - Christopher Ward Twelve 660 Impressions, Plus Breguet and Oris

    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

    23 min

  4. 2025-11-25

    The Deep Track, Ep. 86 - Las Vegas Formula 1 Recap with Wesley Smith

    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

    58 min

  5. 2025-11-21

    The Deep Track, Ep. 85 - Reacting to the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, Tudor Ranger, & Oris ProPilot Date

    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

    24 min

  6. 2025-11-14

    The Deep Track, Ep. 84 - Surviving Stormy Seas to Jan Mayen with Straum & Rob Nudds

    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

    48 min

  7. 2025-11-04

    The Deep Track, Ep. 83 - Live from San Francisco with IWC and Wesley Smith

    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

    58 min

  8. 2025-10-24

    The Deep Track, Ep. 82 - Christopher Ward Goes All-In On Globolight, Breguet Celebrates 250 Years, & More

    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

    30 min
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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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  • Creator
    Blake Buettner
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Deep Track
  • Show Website
    The Deep Track

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