Support The Deep Track 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 auctio…

Mechanics. So many have the reputation that seamlessly dovetail into similar conversations about used car salesmen. Well, I can assure you today’s guest’s reputation precedes him, as I heard how amazing of a human Marco Gerace was prior to ever meeting him. Over the last several months, we began an Instagram DM dialogue, and have chatted at a few m…

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 …

This edition of Pit Stop welcomes Bryan from Bad Art Nice Watch. Bryan told me he wanted to interview me many moons ago. I told him I'd be more than happy to do it, and though it took several months, I'm glad we were able to make it happen. This interview took place only a day before posting and on the heels of his return from New York City where h…

Support The Deep Track 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 ha…

Support The Deep Track 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 d…

Support The Deep Track 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 th…

John Reardon is someone I’ve long wanted to meet, and even though it’s often I meet people in person prior to hosting them on the show, there are certainly episodes with folks I’ve never met. John is such an incredibly friendly and approachable person that this didn’t feel like a first meeting - it’s one of those situations where you’ve followed so…

Support The Deep Track 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 wit…

Wes Wynne and I met through mutual friends back in October in NYC. We share a lot of the same passions including cars, watches and music, so it was only natural that we’d hit it off.With the growing number of watch dealers, I was excited to host Wes, who launched Collectors Corner New York only a few years ago after a career in the music business, …

Support The Deep Track 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, an…

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 …

Support The Deep Track 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 epis…

Today, Blake Buettner returns to the show to chat watches, F1, and his new business, The Deep Track. I’m excited to share everything he has in store for his new project, the processes for his approach to writing and video, and we even delve into parenthood. Please enjoy my fun catch-up with Blake Buettner. STANDARD H https://standard-h.com/ @standa…

Support The Deep Track 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 custo…

This week we welcome Emmy nominated stunt man Tom Place to the podcast. Tom has been doing stunts and coordinating stunts for the film and television industry for over 20 years, and has worked on films such I Am Legend, The Dark Knight, and many others. In the watch world, we know Tom as Expedition16610, so named for his continued search for a lost…

Today I welcome Matt Hranek back to the podcast. You’ll know him primarily for his books, A Man and His Watch, A Man and His Car, perhaps you subscribe to his magazine, W M Brown…Chatting with Matt is the epitome of effortless as you’ll soon understand. We jump around, subject to subject, we chat style, travel, his latest book, A Man and His Kitche…

Support The Deep Track This week we’re thrilled to welcome friend George Bamford to the podcast. George has been a mainstay in the industry for over 20 years, known for his unique approach to watch customization and more recently, his own watches from Bamford London. He is also a serious watch nerd and collector. In this episode, we discuss the ori…

Support The Deep Track This week we welcome watch enthusiast and fellow podcast Ryan Caldera to the show, where we discuss the motivating factors behind collecting, and how they have shaped our experiences within other enthusiast spaces. Ryan co-hosts a podcast called You Don't Even Know, which explores hidden worlds both large and small, from the …

Today’s episode is a bit of a special one for me. Not to sound trite, but my “watch journey” has involved a ton of trial and error. I feel like this is true for all of us. When asked about potential regrets, John Mayer famously said “the first 10 to 12 watches when you think you’re amassing a collection…” Though the numbers aren’t the exact same se…

Support The Deep Track This week we welcome watch industry journalist Cait Bazemore to the podcast to look ahead to the upcoming 2024 Watches & Wonders show taking place in Geneva April 7th - 15th. In this discussion, we explore some of the recent trends that have taken hold in recent years, and how we might see new ones unfold this year. There are…

Support The Deep Track This week’s episode is an update on upcoming events, and a look back at a few of the most interesting releases of the past month. We’re a bit over a month away from Watches & Wonders, so planning is full swing, as is anticipation. Next week, we’ll be welcoming another watch journalist to discuss the event, and what we hope to…

Paul Sweetenham and I first met in 2022 in New York City at wind up. We were introduced by former podcast guest Carter Mclean who told me how much of a car guy Paul was, so I was excited to chat. This conversation certainly ping-pongs back-and-forth between automotive talk and of course his watch brand, Farer. I was excited to also get Paul’s take …

This week, we welcome chef and restaurateur, Anton Dayrit to the podcast. Anton is the proprietor of New York’s Tradisyon restaurant located in Hell’s Kitchen, which is known for their authentic and approachable Filipino cuisine. Chef Anton also happens to be a watch enthusiast with a serious passion for vintage dive watches. In this discussion, Bl…

Support The Deep Track Zenith has already had an exciting 2024, with the release of a titanium Chronomaster Sport, and a full calendar Chronomaster Original - all before Watches & Wonders. Zenith takes a unique approach to preserving their heritage alongside their modern collections, and joining us to discuss this task is the brand’s Head of Herita…

Many of you listening have probably either heard of, or actually bought a watch strap from Strap Habit. I first connected with Nick Lehner, the brand’s one man band through Instagram and finally got some face time at WindUp this past Fall. Since then, we’ve chatted more about business and growth strategy only for me to then cut conversations short …

Support The Deep Track This week we welcome author Brian Freedman to the podcast to chat about wine, cocktails, and watches. Brian is a Wine, Spirits, Food & Travel Writer for the likes of Forbes.com, Whiskey Advocate, Food & Wine, and others, as well as a restaurant consultant. Together, we find many parallels between our experiences in both wine …

Support The Deep Track This bonus episode features my thoughts on some of the new releases from LVMH Watch Week, including a few that we'll be working to bring you full reviews of very soon. Watches discussed include the Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, the Hublot SAXEM Green Big Bang, the TAG Heuer Carrera DATO, and more. Keep up to d…

It’s been a WHILE! Here’s what I’ve been up to, what I have in the works as well as the overall mindset as of late! Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the time! STANDARD H https://standard-h.com/ @standardh_ @standardh_podcast

Support The Deep Track on Patreon. This week we welcome James Thompson, aka Black Badger to the podcast to talk about material science, industrial design, and watches. James specializes in bringing exotic materials to life in interesting ways, and has collaborated with the likes of George Bamford, DeBethune, MB&F, and more. These days, James is dev…

This week, we welcome friend of the show Chris Sohl to the podcast to chat about diving, watches, (and dive watches), and what it’s like to get open water dive certified and beyond. Chris has played an instrumental role in bringing many watch enthusiasts into the dive space, including myself, and is a fantastic resource for all things diving. This …

This week we’re thrilled to welcome Diego of Lightning Keyboards to the podcast to talk about the world of mechanical keyboards. This is a space that goes surprisingly deep, and we tackle just how far the hobby has come in the past 6 years alone, and what the current state of the hobby is. We also recall some of our favorite boards, our favorite ke…

If there’s such thing as a player’s coach within the world of watches, it’s Adam Golden. He’s straight-forward, honest, and he can either chop it up with you or get straight to business, which I really appreciate. We chat about everything from his recent pieces bought to sell, his approach to selling them, and he’s very candid about his margins and…

This week we're excited to welcome Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire to The Deep Track podcast. Matt has just released a new collaboration watch with our friends at Nodus, a second iteration of their Canyon watch, this time with a sunset orange dial. We chat with Matt about the design process of this collaboration, including many of the important deta…

The Deep Track welcomes you to 2024, and in this first episode of the new year we look back at some of the watches that are still lingering from 2023. This is a solo episode that takes a brief look at some of the watches and trends that we're paying attention to from 2023 and what we hope they will mean for 2024.…

Doug DeMuro needs very little introduction if any at all, and I was thrilled to host him on the show.We chat Countach ownership, the early days of his career, starting Cars & Bids, and I ask what his advice would be for collectors, what his favorite Quirks are, as well as a few of his interests not many know about.Please enjoy my conversation with …

In this episode of The Deep Track podcast, we welcome Asher Rapkin of Collective Horology to discuss some of the 2023 trends and themes that we think will have an impact on 2024. Collective Horology is a retailer of 9 watch brands, and is known for the inventive collaborations from watch brands such as Zenith, Oris, Urwerk, and others. Asher is an …

In this episode of The Deep Track Podcast, we welcome Dana Li of Tell the Time to discuss the trends and cultural moments of 2023 that still have weight. We reflect on a hectic year of releases, news, growth in some areas, decline in others, and a few hidden gems we think are worth a second look. This past year has been a monumental one in many way…

RT Custer started Vortic Watches right around the time I started STANDARD H, and the better part of the last decade has been an adventure for him to say the least. He started a company, was in a 6-year lawsuit with Swatch, had two kids, and then decided to start a second business alongside everything else. He’s been BUSY. Per usual, this conversati…

In this episode Blake Buettner sits down with our good friend Wesley Smith of Standard H. The discussion covers watches new and old, including our responsibilities to the next generation of watch enthusiasts. Other topics include sources of inspiration, and how that crosses over into the world of watches and cars. Finally, Blake and Wesley give the…

Spencer Reynolds is an artist I met at the US open of surfing in Huntington Beach, California, roughly 10 years ago. His art struck me by way of its trippy, surrealist approach to landscapes and ocean scenes.This conversation certainly took some turns I didn’t expect, including his time working in the wakeboarding industry, as well as some time, sp…

Josh Shapiro and I met through an event with the guys from The Collective this past summer. We’d been exchanging emails about getting together for a while, but hadn’t yet met face to face, so it was a treat to meet him out and about as well as among some watches!Josh has a fascinating background in the educational system - he was a Principal, in fa…

Today’s guest has been on my short list for literally years at this point. He’s one of my favorite car journalists living today, and his cool, calm, and collected approach to enthusiasm is really unique in the automotive space. Of course I’m talking about Henry Catchpole.Henry and I have several mutual friends, notably the gentlemen over at The Gre…

Morgan King probably needs no introduction. He’s a double-wristing watch aficionado, affectionately known as a Magical Man of Mystery, a NY native and an LA resident…he’s also one of my favorite people to hang out with, full stop.I’m thrilled Morgan took the time to come on the show, because his energy is simply unmatched. STANDARD H https://standa…

I first met Michael Pearson at a Bremont event in Los Angeles in 2018. Reacquainted in Chicago last year at WindUp, he now serves as the Global Director of Zodiac Watches, and man he’s crushing it. We start off with some sales and management chatter which weaves in and out of the entire conversation, really, and Mike shares the story of a horrific …

Needless to say my first WindUp was a fruitful trip for this podcast. I feel incredibly fortunate to have met so many wonderful people behind the companies exhibiting that we all love. Wyatt Gilmore is no exception. We had booths adjacent from one another, and though I had no idea our paths would cross, I’m certainly stoked they did. We saw one ano…

Carter McLean is a drummer I have followed for years online. When he walked past my booth at WindUp last year in NYC I had to introduce myself. We quickly started talking drums and watches and he even walked me over to the Farer booth to introduce me to Paul, a fellow car enthusiast. I was thrilled when Carter agreed to come on the podcast, and her…

Sharing thoughts, ideas, inspiration, travel, cars, watches, and anything else. This is Pit Stop. STANDARD H https://standard-h.com/ @standardh_ @standardh_podcast

Within the world of this podcast, most of you will know Gabe Reilly as co-founder of Collective Horology, the community of watch collectors and purveyors of some of the finest collaborative designs with some of the best watch brands of today. Gabe and I officially met last summer in Chicago at WindUp, and since Asher flew home to California before …

Rob Caplan is just one of those people with a reputation you aspire to have. It’s one of those, “You know Rob Caplan? Yeah! Love Rob!!” kind of things. He’s great.Perhaps the most notable characteristics Rob possesses are his approachability and his sense of humor. He has a way of keeping things light, not making you feel like you’re an idiot all w…