STANDARD H Podcast

Kenneth Lam and I met at the Toronto Timepiece Show last September when he stopped by my booth. After chatting getting a closer look at what was on his wrist, I knew I wanted to learn more. I’m excited to host Ken and give him the space to share his design philosophies and approach to his watch brand, Arken, as it’s somewhat of a David versus Goliath story as so many micro brands are. I hope you enjoy it.

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Arken Watches

https://arken.uk/

@arkenwatchco

Welcome back to another F1 podcast with Blake Buettner I’m your co-host, Wesley Smith. I want to welcome you to a recap of the F1 movie! This was a super fun conversation so let’s get into it. Thanks for listening!

It’s widely known I’m a huge IWC fan, and today’s episode is one I’ve looked forward to for years at this point as it hosts Chris Grainger-Herr, IWC’s Chief Executive Officer since 2017. I was fortunate to cross paths with Chris back in April when I was a guest of the brand at the Goodwood Members event. After being introduced, we shared some time chatting cars while eating hamburgers and watching vintage cars lap the track. Pretty surreal to be quite honest. An architect and interior designer by trade, Chris and I chat about his ascension within the company, having started in marketing only to begin designing stores. We discuss his relationship with Toto Wolf, his most worn watch and of course his grail car. 

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STANDARD H

https://www.standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Chris Grainger-Herr

@chrisgraingerherr

https://www.iwc.com/

@iwcwatches_us

@iwcwatches

Today's Pit Stop discusses my Lange 1 acquisition, a Grail piece for me, as well as. several product updates/announcements: the Polos, my collaboration with Molequin on our 2-watch Premium Case, and then I chat a bit about my journey to Fatherhood, the looming YouTube channel, as well as the Fathers Day Sale that starts tomorrow!

Welcome back to Bill Goldstein - this is Part 2 which I’m excited to share. I wanted to make time for what I knew would be a deep dive automotive discussion, and I’m thrilled to also share an amazing look into Bill’s Koi Pond hobby.

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https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

https://waltgracevintage.com/

@waltgracevintage

Given my affinity for Porsche, Adam Golden of Menta Watches told me ages ago about Walt Grace Vintage, the vintage guitar and automotive gallery and cafe in Miami. He graciously connected me with its founder, Bill Goldstein, and I was incredibly fortunate to share the space for an event last month.Though Bill is one of the friendliest and most knowledgeable people in the guitar and car world, I later learned he was into watches as well, which made him only more appropriate to be featured on this show.To me, his story is mesmerizing, and even from across the country, seeing him go from strength to strength has been inspiring. I’m thankful to host Bill today, and please note this is actually part 1 of 2, so I’m excited to share it with you.

Links:

STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Walt Grace Vintage

https://waltgracevintage.com/

@waltgracevintage

This one was a long time coming. Many of you are very familiar with Andrew McUtchen, the Captain of the ship known as Time & Tide. With the growth of his business and the expansion into brick and mortar retail, I was super excited to have him on the show.Andrew is a guy with tons to share, and I can’t thank him enough for his candor and being open to many of the business-related topics discussed.Being a man of service, and providing wonderful hospitality is all in a days’ work and this podcast is just the conduit through which to share it all, so I hope you enjoy.

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Time + Tide

https://timeandtidewatches.com/

@timetidewatches

Andrew McUtchen

@andrew_mcutchen

Happy Thursday everybody and welcome back to another F1 podcast with me, Wesley Smith as well as Blake Buettner. Blake and I chat about our recent travels - me to Goodwood and he to the Miami Grand Prix. This was a really fun chat. We talk watches a little bit more than usual, which I think might be a thru-line going forward, and then we recap the race there in Miami. These are fun episodes, so I’m excited to share it with you. Stay tuned for more as well as a potential live event - we would love to hear from you, so shoot us an email &/or send us DM’s and let us know what you think about the prospect of hosting one! Again, thanks for listening!

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

The Deep Track

https://thedeeptrack.com/

@thedeep_track

As someone who plays drums, naturally, I follow several drummers. It was when @sterloid posted a particular snare that I reached out to today’s guest, Jefferson Shallenberger, founder of Sugar Percussion. We chat drum building, Sugar’s beginnings and process, Jefferson’s time spent building furniture, and we even dig into his internal work which has affected every relationship he shares. We wrap things up discussing a very special watch and the story behind the two unique cars in his garage - one hosts an incredibly beautiful steering wheel made from Claro Walnut, Ebony and Holly.

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STANDARD H

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_

Sugar Percussion

https://www.sugarpercussion.com/

@sugarpercussion

Pit Stop 4.22.25

TRAVEL: DC, Pinehurst, NYC, London

EVENTS: District Time, NYC cars & coffee, London Trunk Show, Goodwood & this weekend’s Air|Water event! 

Willys Shirt Jacket Pre-Order is open only until April 28th. 

Polos are still coming! 

Nearly 6 months of Porsche ownership, GTI comparisons, and some other ancillary topics car-related, so it’s a fairly packed show!

https://standard-h.com/

@standardh_