Denny Laines
3DLANES
3DLANES explores mechanical culture through cars, watches, and photography.
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Episodes
3DLANES #50 - The Porsche 911R, from 1967 to 2016 17.11.2025 25:50
The 911R a statement in 1967 and 2016. Two different cars, similar purpose but different approach. Sources for this episode: Porsche Newsroom (official brand history, product specs, strategy, limited production details, promotional narratives) Classic Driver (detailed model history, original development context, Ferdinand Piëch’s influence) Revs Institute (historical archives, homologation, raci...
3DLANES #49 - Technologies Developed and Adopted by the Watch Industry 10.11.2025 22:32
What are discoveries or technology advancements that the watch industry has contributed to the world? Also what are some advancements that the watch industry has adopted from other industries? Sources: Seiko/Epson: Technology developed for the world’s first quartz watch and subsequent diffusion into ICs, crystal devices, and broader electronics applications. Seiko/Epson: World’s first six‑digit f...
3DLANES #48 - The Michelin Pilot Sport Endurance 03.11.2025 17:20
Did you hear about the Michelin Pilot Sport Endurance tires? Let me tell you more about these racing tires. Key sources include: Environmental research on tire pollution from Yale Environment 360, Nature journals, EPA assessments, and European regulatory bodies Michelin corporate announcements on the Pilot Sport Endurance (June 2025 reveal, technical specifications, sustainability data) Financial...
3DLANES #47 - The Hyundai Excel?! 27.10.2025 16:10
The Hyundai Excel has a special palce in my heart. It was my first car. Rest In Peace flat red.
3DLANES #46 - Pentax Super Takumar The "Zeiss Killer" 20.10.2025 25:36
I said I was going to buy the lens... so I did. I have used it for a while, and because of its recognition in the photography world, I thought it deserved its own episode.
3DLANES #45 - The Fujifilm X-T Series- Development, Strategy, and Market Analysis 13.10.2025 31:55
In this episode we analyze Fujifilm, but specifically the X-T series. What are challenges, advantages, what has been good for the brand and how it performs?
3DLANES #44 - Grand Seiko 07.10.2025 33:29
Join me today and eplore Grand Seiko as a brand. We touched on Seiko in the past, but Grand Seiko cannot be left behind. Grand Seiko Website: https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/
3DLANES #43 - The Pebble Beach Road Race- A Seven-Year Racing Legacy (1950-1956) 29.09.2025 16:28
Do you know about the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance? Well do you know what gave birth to it and the whole Car Week stuff? Let me tell you...
3DLANES #42 - The Porsche 912- A Strategic Marketing Analysis 22.09.2025 23:15
In this episode we do a brief market analysis of the Porsche 912. Was it successful or was it a bust?
3DLANES #41 - Color Filters for B&W Photography 15.09.2025 17:17
Hello! thank you for stopping by. In this episode we find out why and how the color filters for B&W photography were created. Find out if they still have a use in the current photography landscape.
3DLANES #40 - Citizen Watches 08.09.2025 26:21
Greetings!!! This episode is all about Citizen. How did it come to be? Who came first, Seiko or Citizen? Who is bigger, Seiko or Citizen? Find out here.
3DLANES #39 - The Dodge Challenger 01.09.2025 16:32
Today we look at the Dodge Challenger. A brief marketing review of it and what will happen to the name?
3DLANES #38 - Japanese Watch Making 25.08.2025 16:17
This time we will talk about Japanese watch making. How did it get there? Who triggered it? Who saw the opportunity? This episode was inspired by an episode of Openwork, by Collective Horology. They were discussing about the Industry's most important watches to date, and briefly touched on Japanese watch making. You can catch that episode on the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Lg...
3DLANES #37 Car Week 18.08.2025 16:40
Car Week? What is it? Why is it here? Why is it a staple for the car community in California and around the world? Let's check it out.
3DLANES #36 - Minivans, Why and how are they here? 11.08.2025 21:04
Greetings! Join me on this episode and explore minivas!!! Why are they here? Who brought them to life? Are they more popular now or a dying breed?
3DLANES #35 - BMW 2002- A Revolutionary Classic 04.08.2025 22:14
Greetings! Today we look at the BMW 2002. Why is it relevant in automotive history? What does it represent for BMW? BMW 2002 Homage: https://www.carscoops.com/2016/05/bmw-2002-hommage-concept-reshapes-legend/ Oh Shift Video: https://youtu.be/0hQye9Zn_xo?si=JoVJSbqi3_u-lLa7
3DLANES #34 - Understanding Independent Watch Brands Finances 28.07.2025 32:23
Greetings!!!! Join me on this episode and see the differences between luxury brands pricing and smaller/ independent brands. This one is focused on independent brands, to learn about the luxury brands, go back to the last two episodes.
3DLANES #33 Watch Industry Markup Analysis (Pt.2) 21.07.2025 20:34
Greetings! Join me on part 2 of this watch industry analysis. This time we will be talking about the markup analysis. Buckle up! Show notes: https://threadcurve.com/what-is-the-profit-margin-on-luxury-watches/ https://threadcurve.com/what-is-the-profit-margin-on-luxury-watches/ https://www.ablogtowatch.com/fix-high-end-watch-retail-flattening-regulations-price-consistency/2/ https://finmodelslab.c...
3DLANES #32 Making Sense of Watch Costs Pt.1 13.07.2025 21:27
Greetings!! Join me on this episode and try to make sense of what is behind watch prices? Why do watches cost what they cost?
3DLANES #31 - The Datsun Brand 07.07.2025 18:25
Greetings! Welcome back to another episode. This time we will be talking about the Datsun Brand. Its evolution in the automotive industry, financial impact and struggles. Datsun GO https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/datsun-go-under-the-hood
3DLANES #30 - The Mamiya RB67 Development, Production and Market Impact 28.06.2025 17:53
Greetings! In this episode we will do a deep dive on another film camera, in this case the Mamiya RB67. I decided to make this episode, inspired by one of these cameras popping up for sale in one of the photography groups I am in. Thanks for listening, Denny
3DLANES #29 - Cartier's Watch Division 23.06.2025 21:06
Greetings! Thank you for joining me on this review of Cartier's watch division. I apologize for the butchered French names in this episode. Thanks for listening, Denny Notes: Renault FT-17 tank - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_FT Quill and Pad Article on Cartier's Privee and Fine Watchmaking Collection - https://quillandpad.com/2018/07/21/the-rise-and-fall-of-fine-watchmaking-at-car...
3DLANES #28 Tag Heuer - From Technical Innovation to Reinvention 16.06.2025 19:25
Greetings! Welcome to 3DLanes #28. This time I am exploring Tag Heuer with a tiny shift to economics more than the usual history of the brand. Let me know what you think and if you enjoy it. Thanks for listening, Denny
3DLANES #27 Supply Chain Volatility in the Watch Industry 07.06.2025 22:08
This time we get to hear the NotebookLM peeps again. I needed help studying Financial Accounting, more specifically, my sources for my final paper. I hope you enjoy it and get some useful information out of it. Thanks for listening, Denny
3DLANES #26 What Matters To You In A Watch? 01.06.2025 16:47
Greetings! In this episode we look into an existential question, what do you value on a watch? is it the movement? the finishing of the case? the work on the dial? This could apply to anything in life really. Let's get into it. Thanks for listening, Denny
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