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This episode takes a look back at an eventful week that included the surprise release of the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop. I offer my views on the collaboration and what it says about the broader enthusiast space and conjecture around watches. Additionally, the CWC Ti 300 Dive watch gets a closer look, especially as it relates to the Tudor FXD. Through this lens, I also tackle the question of tool watches over the $500 price point. Finally, a few thoughts on the Ulysse Nardin Super Freak. 
Show Notes:
Retro Review: Omega Seamaster 120 Plongeur de Luxe ‘Jacques Mayol’
Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop
Audemars Piguet Perspective
Hodinkee’s Take on the Royal Pop
CWC Ti300 Titanium Diver
The Grey NATO
Fratello Talks
Ulysse Nardin Super Freak

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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:
Standard H
The Deep Track Watches & Wonders 2026 Coverage
Retro Review: Omega Seamaster 120 Plongeur de Luxe
Hodinkee
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronometer
Rolex Daytona 126502
IWC Ingenieur Collection
Grand Theft Auto VI
Thoughts on the Tudor Releases
A Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar
Oris Star Edition
Patek Philippe 50th Anniversary Nautilus
Formula 1's Possible Return to the V8 Engines
Midwest Mindset Hat

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This week's discussion offers a first reaction to new releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, from 50 years of the Nautilus, to whatever Tudor is thinking for their 100th anniversary. There are loads of new watches to go over, and while initial reactions are drab, I think there's plenty worth celebrating. Here, I offer my first thoughts on Tudor, Rolex, and more, including what we didn't see, and how we should be dealing with expectations leading into this event. 
Show Notes:
The Deep Track
Patek Philippe Nautilus 50th Anniversary
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time
IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive
IWC Ingenieurs Released at Watches & Wonders
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre
Rolex Daytona 126502
Tudor Monarch
Setting Expectations with Tudor

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This week, I provide an update about Watches & Wonders coverage coming next week, and having to pull out of attending the show due to an unforeseen health issue. You can still expect coverage through the week, though it will not be live. Additionally, the launch of Universal Genève is discussed, including the breadth of watches released, and their pricing structure. Bonus chat about the new Hodinkee x Timex collaboration. 
Show Notes:
The Deep Track
Rolex Daytona 126500
Hodinkee x Timex
Timex Ironman 8-Lap Review
Universal Geneve
Previous Universal Geneve Special Editions 
Including the Polerouter

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This week's episode explores accuracy and its impact on value through the lens of the new Omega Constellation Observatory, as well as the devolution of watch design with the Longines Hydroconquest. New releases this week have inspired some existential reflection, which is explored here. Additionally, there's a brief reaction to the new Citizen Photon, and the CWC Ti300. 
Show notes:
CWC Ti300
Citizen Photon
Omega Constellation Observatory
Longines Hydroconquest
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