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This week, Karel Bachand of Barrelhand joins the podcast to discuss all things space watches, and the brand’s Monolith, a modern take on the genre. We tackle the history of developing watches for space, and the challenges that come with it, as well as how that history was wielded in the development of the Monolith. Additionally, we ponder the modern identity of the tool watch, and why concerted efforts in this space are few and far between these days. The Monolith represents a new frontier in many ways, and one that may not yet be fully understood (we barely scratch the surface in this episode), let alone appreciated. 

Show Notes:

Barrelhand

Barrelhand Monolith Introduction on Hodinkee

The Monolith

Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey

Voyager Golden Records

Pioneer Plaque

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Reddit is full of hot takes, and while most will elicit a dangerously deep eye roll, some of them hide some nuggets of wisdom, and it is here that we explore in this week's episode. Also discussed is a shift back to analog photography, and how that influences an appreciation for mechanical watches. But first, a look back at the Autodromo Group B Chronograph. 

Show Notes:

Autodromo

Autodromo Group B Chronograph

Autodromo Group C

WatchHotTakes

You don’t need a well rounded collection

At some point, you’re destined to end up with a Speedmaster

Vintage Rolex are the same build quality as modern Seiko 5

ETA based movements are a positive selling point

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Sometimes, you let a watch go, and you quickly realize you may come to regret the decision. In this episode, four watches are highlighted that fall into that category. Let's not call it regret, but these are certainly watches that linger for one reason or another. Additionally, new watches from Grand Seiko are explored, and hands-on impressions of new Parmigiani watches are offered. 

Show Notes:

CWC Diver 300ti

Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Watches

Parmigiani Toric and Tonda Hands-On

Rolex Explorer II 16570

Linde Werdelin Spidolite

Sinn EZM1

Rolex Submariner 114060

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This week, Wesley Smith returns to the podcast to chat F1, Le Mans, and of course, a few watches. We also look at modern and neo vintage Daytona references and reveal how they’ve come and gone from our own collections. Additionally, we confront the pitfalls of getting old and struggling to take care of ourselves post fatherhood. Yes, we cover a lot of ground in this episode. 

Show Notes:

The Deep Track

Standard H

Review: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points

24 Hours of Le Mans

Rolex Daytona 126500

Rolex Daytona 126502

Wesley’s Rolex Daytona 16520

Tudor Black Bay Chrono39

IWC Ingenieur in 35mm

Tudor Goes Running

Episode 20 with Zach Pina

FIA’s Shock ADUO Ruling

Lewis Hamilton on Hot Ones

Zandvoort to leave the calendar

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This week, Devin Pennypacker returns to the podcast to dig into all the somewhat controversial releases of the past week. We chat about the Barrelhand Monolith, the Vacheron Constantin Dual Time Cardinal Points, the Tudor Chrono 39, and more. Did Tudor finally find the right formula for their chronograph? Turns out, it’s complicated. We also touch on the 007: First Light video game, and how the newest Omega chronograph is handled in the game. 

Show Notes:

Josh’s Castelbajac Sport Quartz Chronograph (In Post)

Vacheron Constantin Dual Time Cardinal Points

Rolex GMT-Master II BLRO

Barrelhand Monolith on Hodinkee

Barrelhand Monolith

Formex Aria

Formex Field Automatic

Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39

Tudor Monarch

James Bond 007: First Light / Omega Seamaster Chronograph

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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