Author: thedeeptrack
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TAG Heuer Glassbox Carrera Gets DATO Treatment
TAG Heuer had a low key amazing year in 2023, thanks in part to a new 39mm Carrera with a glassbox crystal design and highly dimensional dial execution. It proved to be exactly the modern interpretation of this handsome classic we’ve been waiting for. Elsewhere, the fully titanium Solargraph remains one of the sleeper hits…
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Zenith Chronomaster Original Gets Full Calendar & Moonphase
The Zenith Chronomaster Sport boasts an enviable heritage, ushering in the automatic chronograph movement alongside Seiko and Heuer in 1969, and doing so in high-frequency fashion. The El Primero, as it was called, would go on to appear in some era defining sport watches from Zenith before nearly being lost to history altogether. According to…
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The Farer Aqua Compressor Gets Welcome Refresh
Compressor style dive watches have enjoyed low key popularity among dive watch enthusiasts for many years for their ability to mix up a tried and true formula in interesting ways. They originally offered a unique engineering solution to creating a stronger seal at greater depths, though true compressor cases are a rarity these days, their…
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The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT Now Comes in a 36mm Case
Christopher Ward’s wildly popular C63 Sealander GMT gets a new case size this week, with the existing 39mm watches in the collection welcoming a 36mm option to the fold. The new watch brings with it a slew of bracelet and dial options that provide a wide degree of versatility, which is exactly the aim of…
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New Bamford B347 Glow gets Lume Embedded Carbon Case
Great lume doesn’t have to be reserved for solely practical purposes anymore, and we’re seeing it used in increasingly creative ways in recent years. From the likes of Black Badger, to more mainstream brands like TAG Heuer embracing its power to transform the aesthetic of the dial or even case in interesting ways. Bamford watches…
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The End of an Era, and the Subaru Impreza WRX 22B STi
The Drive recently published an article acknowledging that 2024 is finally the year that the elusive Nissan Skyline GT-R of the R34 generation is finally eligible for import to the US, as its first production model year was 1999, 25 years ago. The author, James Gilboy goes on to lament the fact that this particular…
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The Deep Track Podcast: Ep. 7 – Diving in Dive Watches with Chris Sohl
This week, we welcome friend of the show Chris Sohl to the podcast to chat about diving, watches, (and dive watches), and what it’s like to get open water dive certified and beyond. Chris has played an instrumental role in bringing many watch enthusiasts into the dive space, including myself, and is a fantastic resource…
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Function Over Form, Understanding the Attraction of the Tool Watch
There’s a quote from Enzo Ferrari that I like to use from time to time for its relevance in how I view tool watches: “Race cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win.” When it comes to tool watches, there’s an appeal that boils down to the utility that they represent,…