The Deep Track

Blake Buettner
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The place for watch talk, from affordable watches to high end luxury watches and everything in between. The home for humble, honest watch enthusiasm. 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. 1 DAY AGO

    The Deep Track, Ep. 102 - Hidden Gems, Rough Royal Pop Rollout, & More ft. Producer Josh

    Send us Fan Mail This week producer Josh joins the show to tackle the fallout from the AP x Swatch Royal Pop release, and assess what the pocketwatch says about the broader enthusiast space. We also chat about the influence of “luxury” in how watches are presented to us, and how our experiences in the independent and micro brand scene tell the real story of the industry. Finally, we ponder the effect of influencers and social media on collecting from a personal perspective.  Show Notes: Brooklyn Podcast Studio Josh’s Neo-Vintage Seiko Seiko 5H 23 Review Blake’s CWC Ti300 Jacques Bianchi Diver Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Urwerk x Ulysse Nardin Ur-Freak H. Moser x Reebok Pump Seamaster 120 Plongeur de Luxe Lorca Watches Ep. 39 with Jesse Marchant of Lorca Beaucroft Watches Time + Tide x Beaucroft Solaris GMT Dennison Dual Time Anoma Watches Baltic World Timer Traska Jump Hour Support the show

    56 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Deep Track, Ep. 101 - Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop, CWC Ti300 Diver, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This episode takes a look back at an eventful week that included the surprise release of the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop. I offer my views on the collaboration and what it says about the broader enthusiast space and conjecture around watches. Additionally, the CWC Ti 300 Dive watch gets a closer look, especially as it relates to the Tudor FXD. Through this lens, I also tackle the question of tool watches over the $500 price point. Finally, a few thoughts on the Ulysse Nardin Super Freak.  Show Notes: Retro Review: Omega Seamaster 120 Plongeur de Luxe ‘Jacques Mayol’ Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Audemars Piguet Perspective Hodinkee’s Take on the Royal Pop CWC Ti300 Titanium Diver The Grey NATO Fratello Talks Ulysse Nardin Super Freak Support the show

    27 min

  3. 7 MAY

    The Deep Track, Ep. 100 - Midwest Mindset, IWC, & F1 with Wesley Smith

    Send us Fan Mail In episode 100 of the podcast Wesley Smith of Standard H returns to chat about all manner of life, watch, and automotive culture. Wesley also shares his experience of attending Watches & Wonders in Geneva for the first time, and we pick a few watches that left impressions on us. Additionally, we talk about pricing strategy from IWC, and what makes a perpetual calendar so compelling. Finally, we react to the news of V8 engines possibly returning to Formula 1.  Show Notes: Standard H The Deep Track Watches & Wonders 2026 Coverage Retro Review: Omega Seamaster 120 Plongeur de Luxe Hodinkee Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronometer Rolex Daytona 126502 IWC Ingenieur Collection Grand Theft Auto VI Thoughts on the Tudor Releases A Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar Oris Star Edition Patek Philippe 50th Anniversary Nautilus Formula 1's Possible Return to the V8 Engines Midwest Mindset Hat Support the show

    1hr 19min

  4. 15 APR

    The Deep Track, Ep. 99 - Watches & Wonders 2026 First Impressions Ft. Tudor, Rolex, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week's discussion offers a first reaction to new releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, from 50 years of the Nautilus, to whatever Tudor is thinking for their 100th anniversary. There are loads of new watches to go over, and while initial reactions are drab, I think there's plenty worth celebrating. Here, I offer my first thoughts on Tudor, Rolex, and more, including what we didn't see, and how we should be dealing with expectations leading into this event.  Show Notes: The Deep Track Patek Philippe Nautilus 50th Anniversary Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive IWC Ingenieurs Released at Watches & Wonders Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Rolex Daytona 126502 Tudor Monarch Setting Expectations with Tudor Support the show

    42 min

  5. 9 APR

    The Deep Track, Ep. 98 - Watches & Wonders Update, Universal Genève Returns, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week, I provide an update about Watches & Wonders coverage coming next week, and having to pull out of attending the show due to an unforeseen health issue. You can still expect coverage through the week, though it will not be live. Additionally, the launch of Universal Genève is discussed, including the breadth of watches released, and their pricing structure. Bonus chat about the new Hodinkee x Timex collaboration.  Show Notes: The Deep Track Rolex Daytona 126500 Hodinkee x Timex Timex Ironman 8-Lap Review Universal Geneve Previous Universal Geneve Special Editions  Including the Polerouter Support the show

    32 min

  6. 27 MAR

    The Deep Track, Ep. 97 - Accuracy, Originality, and More ft. Longines, Omega, and Citizen

    Send us Fan Mail This week's episode explores accuracy and its impact on value through the lens of the new Omega Constellation Observatory, as well as the devolution of watch design with the Longines Hydroconquest. New releases this week have inspired some existential reflection, which is explored here. Additionally, there's a brief reaction to the new Citizen Photon, and the CWC Ti300.  Show notes: CWC Ti300 Citizen Photon Omega Constellation Observatory Longines Hydroconquest Support the show

    29 min

  7. 13 MAR

    The Deep Track, Ep. 96 - Strange & Unexpected Complications with Justin Couture

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Justin Couture, aka The Wristorian returns to the podcast to discuss odd, unusual, or otherwise niche complications and features. The review of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer, and its tide indication sub dial inspired us to think about some other outside-of-the-box complications and features, from the often discussed HEV, to more obscure ideas, like a hand-cranking Seiko, or a Sicura with a pocket knife hiding in the case. We explore the world of weird complications new and old, and talk a little bit about what we’d like to see from Tudor at Watches & Wonders.  Show Notes: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer Review Laventure Sous Marine II Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Laventure Marine Type 3 Solunar Theory Vulcain Nautical Cricket Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea Alarm The Certina Chronograph and a professional hot air balloonist Favre-Leuba Bivouac Richard Mille Soccer Watch Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Sidereal Time Omega X-33 Marstimer Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox Aston Martin Watches IWC x Porsche Design Titan Chronograph Ductor Northline Compass Watch Urwerk UR-1001 Zeit Device Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Tech Gombessa Sicura watch with pocket knife Seiko 8T23 Seiko Avenue 7T27-710A SAKY005 Tudor 90910 Support the show

    1hr 3min

  8. 2 MAR

    The Deep Track, Ep. 95 - Watches & Wonders Previews/Predictions with Time Well Spent (Part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Devin Pennypacker of the Time Well Spent podcast returns to preview the upcoming Watches & Wonder 2026 taking place in Geneva this April. We chat about our expectations and even make a few predictions along the way. This is a two part episode, and to hear part two you'll have to head over to the Time Well Spent podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Additionally, this episode can be viewed on YouTube right here.  Show Notes: Merci Merci LMM-H01 Rolex GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO Chopard L.U.C Quattro Mark IV Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD5 Rolex Land-Dweller Rolex Explorer II Rolex Yacht-Master Titanium Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Sinn EZM1 IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium Support the show

    48 min
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The place for watch talk, from affordable watches to high end luxury watches and everything in between. The home for humble, honest watch enthusiasm. 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Deep Track
  • Show Website
    The Deep Track

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