Author: thedeeptrack
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IWC Introduces New Luminous Ceramic Material Ceralume
Lume isn’t just for dials anymore. We’ve seen a slow intrusion of the material into other elements of a watch, from the strap, to the case, and this week; IWC takes that a step further with the introduction of a new material called Ceralume. The material, developed by IWC’s experimental division XPL, is a fully…
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The Deep Track Podcast: Ep. 25 – Eric Wind
This week I’m happy to welcome Eric Wind to the podcast. Eric is a vintage (and modern) watch expert who you may recognize from Wind Vintage, or any of his contributions to Hodinkee’s Reference Points articles. In this discussion, we talk about some current events around Rolex and Patek Philippe, as well as explore the…
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Schofield Pushes Boundaries with New Obscura
The British brand Schofield revealed their latest concept this week in a new watch dubbed the Obscura, hinting at the obscure themes prevalent in its design and execution. The base of the watch is easily identifiable as Schofield thanks to the tall, lighthouse inspired case, but every component used within breaks new ground for the…
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TAG Heuer Returns to Monaco with New Monaco
This weekend marks round 8 in the 2024 Formula 1 calendar with the prestigious Monaco GP, and in keeping with recent tradition, TAG Heuer has brought a new Monaco Chronograph to mark the occasion. This has become a yearly practice for the brand capitalizing on their watch so named for the principality along the coast…
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Meet the Absinthe by Massena LAB & Raúl Pagès
It’s been two years since we saw the first collaboration between Massena LAB and watchmaker Raúl Pagès in a watch dubbed the Magraph, and this week we get the sequel in the Absinthe. The new watch picks up on some new themes compared to the original, making use of an observatory dial similar to what…
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces New Geographic to Polaris Collection
Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced three new references to their Polaris collection this week, including a new watch called the Geographic, which boasts a unique take on the travel time complication. The new watches also highlight a new dial colorway called ocean gray lacquer for the collection that is also available on the time and date model. The…
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The Deep Track Podcast: Ep. 24 – Ben’s Watches
This week we welcome Ben Cook, aka Ben’s Watches to the podcast. Ben is a new voice in the watch media space making near real time content across social media channels, connecting with a new generation of enthusiasts. In this episode, we discuss Ben’s journey into watches, and his overall approach to creating watch content.…
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Panerai Luminor Welcomes New Dieci Giorni GMT
The Panerai Luminor collection has hosted a myriad of complications and configurations, but its appeal boils down to the immediately recognizable basics: a sandwich dial inside of a big cushion case with an unmistakable crown guard. It’s a look that defined an era, and while trends have shifted the core charm of the Luminor remains.…