The Deep Track
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Exploring watches and more through culture, adventure, and personalities. This is a discussion of how curiosity drives enthusiasm, pushing us to explore and even confront our own boundaries. Interests explored will cover a deep field, Hosted by watch industry veteran, Blake Buettner.
The Deep Track
The Deep Track, Ep. 100 - Midwest Mindset, IWC, & F1 with Wesley Smith
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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:
The Deep Track Watches & Wonders 2026 Coverage
Retro Review: Omega Seamaster 120 Plongeur de Luxe
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronometer
Thoughts on the Tudor Releases
A Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar
Patek Philippe 50th Anniversary Nautilus
Formula 1's Possible Return to the V8 Engines