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This week, sneaker industry veteran Nick Engvall returns to the podcast to discuss the state of the enthusiast community. The sneaker world has seen plenty of change in recent years, and there's plenty of similarities to the world of watches, including a few lessons to be learned. In this episode, we chat about the state of enthusiasm across both watches and sneakers, and how might grow beyond the hype driven culture that once dominated. Additionally, there's some car talk thrown in for good measure, so fair warning. 

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Nick Engvall on Instagram

The Sneaker Newsletter

Sneaker History on Instagram

Sneaker History

Best Sneakers of 2025

Keith Hufnagel

KickingIt

Move Insoles

Everrati Porsche 964

Honda Heritage Works

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This week I'm joined by Bilal Khan, watch media veteran and current Editor-in-Chief of Teddy Baldassarre, to discuss some highlights of 2025 as the year draws to a close. We chat about the watches from our own collection that got the most wear, as well as watches that left a lasting impression on us. Bilal also gives his impressions of Dubai Watch Week, and we manage to slip in a bit of camera talk for good measure. 

Show Notes:

Bilal on Instagram

The Odyssey Trailer

Bilal’s Chopard

Blake’s GMT-Master II 126710BLRO

Most worn watch - Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer

Patek Philippe Cubitus in 40mm

Zenith GFJ

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute 

Rolex Land-Dweller

Breguet Experimental 1

Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak

Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike

Ressence Type 3 MN

Ming Polymesh Titanium Bracelet

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This week, watch and jewelry industry veteran Barbara Palumbo joins the show to recount her experience as a GPHG member of the jury. From how the watches are considered behind the scenes, to taking the stage at the ceremony itself, Barbara offers some welcome insight to how the show comes to life. Additionally, we look back at Dubai Watch Week, which Barbara attended with her teenage son in tow. 

Show Notes:

Ep. 35 with Barbara Palumbo

Barbara Palumbo on Instagram

Brew Metric Lite

Zenith Rainbow Flyback

Zenith GFJ

2025 GPHJ Winners 

Dubai Watch Week recap on Watchonista

60 Minutes Segment on Swiss Watches

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This week, I'm taking some time to reflect on the past few months of releases, and offer some thoughts on Breguet and Oris in particular as they are carrying a lot of momentum into the end of the year. I also take discuss my initial impressions of the Christopher Ward Twelve 660 after getting some hands-on time with a full review to follow. 

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Sinn U50

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Breguet Classique Anniversary Models

Breguet Expérimentale 1

Oris ProPilot Date

Christopher Ward Twelve 660

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This week Wesley Smith joins the podcast to recap the current Formula 1 season, and the latest race in Las Vegas. This season's Driver's Championship has become far more competitive than anticipated, with Max Verstappen now fully in the picture within 24 points of the lead held by Lando Norris. In this episode, we talk about how the season has unfolded, and what rookies have caught our the most after a full season of growth. As usual, there's some watch talk thrown in for good measure. 

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STANDARD H

TAG Heuer Monaco for Las Vegas GP

Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie

Porsche Gen 1 Cayenne Restoration 

Porsche Cayenne Turbo commercial from 2004

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

Tudor FXD

Porsche Design x HODINKEE Chronograph 1

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Recapping a busy week of releases from the likes of Omega, Tudor, Oris, and more in this week's episode. There are plenty more watches and events to discuss in the coming weeks, including Dubai Watch Week, and the GPHG awards so stay tuned for more. In this episode, I react to the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, and try to make sense of the emerging world of the luxury diver. 

Show notes:

The Deep Track

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

Oris ProPilot Date

Tudor Ranger

Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak

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This week, Rub Nudds of The Real Time Show joins the podcast along with Øystein Helle Husby, the co-founder of Straum watches. These two recount a harrowing journey on the Arctic seas from Svalbard to Jan Mayen island, and the collaborative watch that it resulted in. The watch is fittingly called the Stormy Seas, and the dial captures the energy and color of the storm whipped waters between the Atlantic and the frigid Arctic. 

Show Notes:

Straum Watches

The Real Time Show Podcast

Fratello x Straum

Jan Mayen Island 

Straum Jan Mayen ‘Stormy Seas’

Voyage to Jan Mayen full video

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Last week, Wesley Smith of STANDARD H and myself had the pleasure of hosting an event with IWC in San Francisco to talk about the new Ingenieur, and what makes for good watch design. The Bay Area turned out, and we welcomed a host of questions which come at the end of this episode. Keep an eye out for future events, and be sure to sign up for The Deep Track newsletter to stay in the loop. 

Show notes:

IWC Ingenieur Gerald Genta Video

STANDARD H

The Deep Track

IWC Ingenieur Collection

Tribute to 3705

Wesley's IWC Pocket Watch

Blake's Aqua Ingenieur

Lane Skelton's Photos from the Event

Lane's IWC

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This week, we look ahead to an upcoming event with IWC and ponder just how well the modern Ingenieur is getting along. There are also plenty of new releases to discuss, from a pair of beautiful Breguet Classique references, to extreme divers from Oris, and a new GMT from Christopher Ward. There's plenty to chat about from what has been a surprisingly productive season for the industry. 

Show Notes:

The Deep Track

IWC Ingenieur 3289 Review

Breguet Celebrates 250 Years

Oris Aquis Pro 1000M

Christopher Ward C63 Extreme GMT

Tudor Carbon 25

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This week, watch journalist Cait Bazemore returns to the podcast to chat about new releases and trends in the industry. We discuss exotic materials of the case and the dial, and explore just how much value customers may find here, as well as how brands market against it. There are a few book recs thrown in for good measure. 

Be sure to sign up for the newsletter on thedeeptrack.com for more information on an upcoming event in San Francisco with IWC. 

Show Notes:

Cait Bazemore on Instagram

Louis Erard x Sylvie Fleury Regulator

Kollokium Projekt 02

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

Brew Digital Blend

Brew Retrograph

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty

A Lange & Sohne Saxonia Thin

Odysseus in Honeygold

Cartier Santos in Titanium

Brew Metric Lite

Anoma Watches

The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward

When Women Were Birds by Terry Tempest Williams

Piranese by Susanna Clark

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