Watches & Wonders 2026 Preview/Predictions - The Deep Track x Time Well Spent (Pt. 2)
Time Well SpentShow Notes
In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Blake Buettner of The Deep Track and I sit down to deliver our wild watch predictions for the upcoming Watches and Wonders 2026 show. We each brought 5 picks, references photoshopped and rationals loosely written, ready to defend our wild ideas for what we might see in April. For the first part, be sure to tune into The Deep Track youtube channel or podcast before coming back to catch part 2! What prediction was your favorite? What do you hope to see at Watches and Wonders?
Catch part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z7Q9uAxwqg
Find the article here: https://thedeeptrack.com/
Follow TheDeepTrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeep_track/?hl=en Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake_buettner/?hl=en Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Watches and Wonders Predictions 03:01 Insights from the Intersect Watch Show 06:04 IWC Ingenieur: Celebrating Heritage and Innovation 09:11 Exploring Seratanium and Unique Materials 11:56 Zenith's Evolution and Future Directions 14:53 Tudor's New Designs and Market Positioning 19:05 Revitalizing Tudor's Heritage 22:16 The Evolution of Tudor's Design Language 25:45 Bridging the Gap in Tudor's Collection 28:49 Exploring Tudor's Chronograph Legacy 32:44 The Future of Tudor: Predictions and Possibilities
Resources:
Watches and Wonders Official Site - https://www.watchesandwonders.com/ Intersect Watch Show NYC - https://intersectwatches.com/ Deep Track Podcast - https://deeptrack.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/deeptrack Blake Buettner on Instagram - https://instagram.com/blakebuettner Devin Pennypacker on YouTube - https://youtube.com/devinpennypacker
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