Blake Buettner, Author at The Deep Track

Piaget Captures ‘80s Essence with New Polo 79

Feb 6, 2024

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I’ve long sung the praises of Piaget for their uncanny ability to capture the look and feel of specific eras with an exceptionally high level of execution in the process. Their jewelry, and even some of their watches, are like small time capsules, evoking all the emotion of a mid century aesthetic. This ability was…

VIDEO: How I Approach Watches

Jan 31, 2024

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Blake Buettner

in Horological Musings

I often struggle with how to think about watches, and my approach to them over the years likely reflects that fact. Looking back, it’s easy to identify what I like and how my tastes have changed and matured, but it’s less easy to identify why, exactly. To that end, I’ve spent some time reflecting on…