STANDARD H Podcast

Pit Stop Episodes are here to offer insights into STANDARD H, production information, product releases, updates, and any other behind the scenes information about the brand. These are recorded on Instagram Live where real-time questions can/will be answered. Thanks for watching!

This episode is one of those that's been a long time coming. Jacek Kozubek, perhaps better known for his watch dealership, Tropical Watch, is someone I've been getting to know more and more over the last several years since he moved here to San Diego from the Bay Area. Heavily serving the vintage Rolex market, Jacek also dabbles in some other areas of watches, most notably the precious stone variants it seems of late. More on that as well as his relentless pursuit of speed in cars that might just scare his passengers if he's not on a race track!

Blake and I return with a preview of this year's F1 Season. He and I discuss the 5 teams who've debuted their liveries thus far. We start by catching up which leads into our plans to attend Watches & Wonders. Stay tuned for several sidebars into some fashion talk and Lewis Hamilton's non-alcoholic beverage. 

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

The Deep Track

https://thedeeptrack.com/

@thedeep_track

To continue down the road of repeat guests, John Ferrer joins the podcast today for his second time. This was a really great representation of the types of conversations I often have with other business owners. John has always been someone with whom I enjoy talking shop, as he always has something poignant to say, while also being relatable. I highly respect the business he’s built with Brew Watches, and I look forward to him continuing to be a guest in the future. This conversation is fairly heavy on business talk, a little bit about watches, and a little more about cars, so I hope you enjoy it.

Links:

STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Today I welcome back Shinoo Mapleton, the Lotus Guru from Episode 23. It’s been almost 6 years to the day since that episode, which is so hard to believe - We have both moved locations, our brands have shifted and grown, and Shinoo shares how his company, Inokinetic, is evolving still with the addition of Porsche maintenance. Shinoo is an incredibly fun person to talk to - not only is his enthusiasm infectious, but I always seem to learn something from him, and I never know what it’s going to be. Per usual, we left even more on the table this time, so I feel like we’ll just have to bring him back sooner than later.

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Inokinetic.com

• Recording Mondays
• Some of this may be repetition…
• Thanksgiving in Palm Springs (Christmas show w Trevor)
• Hawaii TripProduction delays: finally released clothing
• Pre-Sale of the Mugello Suede
• Launched COLLECTABILITY partnership
• Christmas in Palo Alto
• Producing Hoodies for a production company (if you have a company…)
• A big collab project w a Shoe brand coming
• Alden Loafers - March??? Yenni @ Brick & Mortar
• Big trip in April I’m excited for - content!!!
• Switching up Pit Stops / Different video (in car?)
• Substack - articles to write, videos to post, travel recommendations
• Re-caps of Events - dinners, meetups, co-branded events (like w Blake for IWC) and other bits of Travel
• Group travel?

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Tim Green and I first connected over Instagram and later cohosted an event at London-based Subdial, the growing pre-owned watch dealership. You may be familiar with his watch drop videos on YouTube, an exploratory look at some of their weekly inbound inventory. Tim has had a storied history in England as both a watch collector and automotive aficionado - he jokes many car dealers know him by name. We discuss the revolving door of owning both categories, and his constant pursuit of perfection. Tim recently purchased not one, but two Porsches, and we also discuss wha might be his perfect three-watch collection. All of this and more with Mr. Tim Green.

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

SubDial

https://subdial.com/

@subdialwatches

@_timgreen_

This is the second half of the conversation. If you'd like to hear the first half, head over to Pare Pare Podcast on Apple Podcasts to check it out! Otherwise, here's part 2! Happy Holidays, everyone, and thank you for listening!

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

I first started following Toby Bateman when he joined Hodinkee during COVID. His selfies have always brought a smile to my face even though he describes them as “grumpy,” and his watches are a classic approach to design that I certainly appreciate. I was eager to speak with Toby about his various CEO roles at extremely different companies: HODINKEE was obviously watch-based, Vollebak - an incredibly tech-centric apparel brand, and now Mr. Porter, the menswear site he actually helped launch in 2011. This conversation is very heavy in fashion and watch talk. We chat about running Holiday promotions, approaches to our own personal style, and we even touch on a couple of cars in his life. We both looked down and realized an hour and twenty minutes went by, so it’s fair to say this was an effortless discussion and I hope to host Toby again. I hope you enjoy it.

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Toby Bateman

@tobybateman

Mr. Porter

https://www.mrporter.com/

@mrporter

@mrp

I want to welcome photographer, traveler, cyclist, fashion aficionado, watch enthusiast, a podcast host, and a former podcast guest only to return, and really, an international man of mystery, Zach Piña. Please join me in welcoming him back to the show!

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_