
Russ has just returned from his adventures in East Asia, so while he sleeps off the jetlag, we tapped our pal Blake Buettner, founder of The Deep Track to sound off on all his favorite hidden gems and deep cuts in modern (though not-quite-nü-vintage) watchmaking. Call it the "pre-Instagram" era, and dive right in. As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! Follow the boys on Instagram: • Rob: @robcaplan_topper• Zach: @zachxryj• Blake: @thedeeptrackWrist checks from each of our hosts: - Rob: Omega Speedmaster Dynamic Targa Florio- Zach: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean LMLE (2014)- Blake: Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600All of our favorite Deep Tracks:1) "Best Retired Omega"- Omega Seamaster 120 'Jacques Mayol'- Omega Seamaster Chronograph 'Apnea' - Omega Seamaster 300 2531.80 "James Bond"2) "Best Retired Seiko"- Seiko 5 Sports 5H23-6030- Seiko Prospex "Tuna" SBDB013- Seiko Prospex "Tuna" SBDB0093) "Best Chronograph (...Which Most Likely Needs a Service)"- Sinn EZM1 from 1997- Omega Speedmaster FOIS from 2012- Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-24) "Best Heritage Re-Issue (...Before That Became a Thing)- Longines Legend Diver from 2007- Zenith Chronomaster cal. 400 from 2011- Longines Heritage 1969 from 20165) "Best Dressed"- Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph 'Meca-Quartz'- Omega DeVille Hour Vision Orbis (Gen 1)- Zenith Elite Captain Dual Time from 20186) "Best IYKYK Watches Under $5,000- <a href="https://thedeeptrack.com/retro-review-the-zenith-rainbow-flyback-chronograp
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