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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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This week's episode explores accuracy and its impact on value through the lens of the new Omega Constellation Observatory, as well as the devolution of watch design with the Longines Hydroconquest. New releases this week have inspired some existential reflection, which is explored here. Additionally, there's a brief reaction to the new Citizen Photon, and the CWC Ti300. 

Show notes:

CWC Ti300

Citizen Photon

Omega Constellation Observatory

Longines Hydroconquest

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This week, Justin Couture, aka The Wristorian returns to the podcast to discuss odd, unusual, or otherwise niche complications and features. The review of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer, and its tide indication sub dial inspired us to think about some other outside-of-the-box complications and features, from the often discussed HEV, to more obscure ideas, like a hand-cranking Seiko, or a Sicura with a pocket knife hiding in the case. We explore the world of weird complications new and old, and talk a little bit about what we’d like to see from Tudor at Watches & Wonders. 

Show Notes:

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer Review

Laventure Sous Marine II

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Laventure Marine Type 3

Solunar Theory

Vulcain Nautical Cricket

Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea Alarm

The Certina Chronograph and a professional hot air balloonist

Favre-Leuba Bivouac

Richard Mille Soccer Watch

Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf

Sidereal Time

Omega X-33 Marstimer

Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox Aston Martin Watches

IWC x Porsche Design Titan Chronograph

Ductor Northline Compass Watch

Urwerk UR-1001 Zeit Device

Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Tech Gombessa

Sicura watch with pocket knife

Seiko 8T23

Seiko Avenue 7T27-710A SAKY005

Tudor 90910

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This week, Devin Pennypacker of the Time Well Spent podcast returns to preview the upcoming Watches & Wonder 2026 taking place in Geneva this April. We chat about our expectations and even make a few predictions along the way. This is a two part episode, and to hear part two you'll have to head over to the Time Well Spent podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Additionally, this episode can be viewed on YouTube right here. 

Show Notes:

Merci Merci LMM-H01

Rolex GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO

Chopard L.U.C Quattro Mark IV

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD5

Rolex Land-Dweller

Rolex Explorer II

Rolex Yacht-Master Titanium

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute

Sinn EZM1

IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium

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This week is a solo episode discussing topics ranging from the Breitling / Aston Martin partnership, to a new COSC chronometry standard set to go into effect this year. A recent review of the Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli has me thinking about the bigger picture with Zenith, and it also reminds me a bit of another famous reference from Rolex, the 6236 Dato Compax, aka the Jean-Claude Killy, which is rather timely given the winter games currently taking place. All this and more broken down in this episode. 

Show Notes:

The Deep Track

A Lange & Sohne Boutique in Chicago

Breitling Enters F1 with Aston Martin Partnership

Prometheus Ocean Diver

Brian Green

Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli Review

Jean-Claude Killy

Rolex 6236 Dato Compax ‘Killy’

Killy Wearing a Breitling

COSC Excellence Chronometer Standard

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