Author: thedeeptrack
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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,…
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Timex Marlin Jet Automatic is Simple Style Done Right
The Timex Marlin collection has been high on style since it was introduced in 2017, tapping into mid-century modern vibes with relative ease. The collection has grown to encompass a wide range of style, including plenty of Snoopy collaborations, but at the core these are simple, classic designs brought together with respect to a specific…
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Omega Revisits the Dark Side of the Moon in New Apollo 8 Speedmaster
Omega continues their trend of releasing a new Speedmaster at the opening of a new year, and this time the brand is revisiting the Apollo 8 Speedmaster concept with a new Dark Side of the Moon. The first Apollo 8 themed Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon was released in 2018, and featured a semi-openworked…
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The Deep Track Podcast: Ep. 6 – Mechanical Keyboards with Lightning Keyboards
This week we’re thrilled to welcome Diego of Lightning Keyboards to the podcast to talk about the world of mechanical keyboards. This is a space that goes surprisingly deep, and we tackle just how far the hobby has come in the past 6 years alone, and what the current state of the hobby is. We…
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Introducing Markwell Watches & the Memento Mori
The micro brand space is thriving these days thanks to innovative new brands bringing their ideas to life in ways that would have been unthinkable just 10 years ago. The biggest challenges generally revolve around standing out in an increasingly crowded space. Creating contrast is vital, and must be achieved through a unique perspective that’s…
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The Lasting Appeal of the NATO Strap
How can such a humble piece of fabric hold such transformative power? Many of the watch enthusiasts I’ve encountered share a few common traits that I’ve noticed. Not only are they a largely curious bunch, but they are also tinkerers. And if something can be customized in any way, it will be. The custom watch…