Superlative

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the Managing Director and current Owner of Chronoswiss, Oliver Ebstein. To start the show Ariel and Oliver begin by talking about the joys of getting to work in the watch industry, and they dive into how Chronoswiss decides as a company what needs to be made for the current market. They get into a brief history of Chronoswiss, why they were originally developed, and what caused Oliver to take interest in buying the historic brand. They talk about older Chronoswiss designs in comparison to what is made today, and how Oliver’s vision leads the brand. Ariel asks about the brand's decision to get into the world of pre-owned watches thanks to collectors consistently reaching out, and what their formula is for determining the value and price point for these timepieces. Oliver talks about how their audience is a mix of customers looking for pre-owned pieces of Chronoswiss history and those who are more interested in the newer generation of watches from the company. They two discuss the use of color and creative materials in their watch designs, and where they see the future of color being used in the watch industry. Ariel also asks about the challenge behind searching for new manufacturing techniques and innovations that could benefit the designs and manufacturing of their watches. To stay connected with Oliver and Chronoswiss:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-ebstein-04ab589a Twitter @Chronoswiss - https://twitter.com/Chronoswiss Instagram @Chronoswiss_Official - https://www.instagram.com/chronoswiss_official/ Chronoswiss - https://chronoswiss.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by serial watch industry entrepreneur Guillaume Laidet. Guillaume is currently the Co "Re"Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Nivada Grenchen, the Co-Founder of Argon Paris, and Co Owner and CEO of Excelsior Park amongst other companies and titles. Ariel and Guillaume start the show by discussing his newest brand and venture, Argon watches, and how his kickstarter campaigns can function as a major tool for brand building. They talk about the risk it may put on the consumer when certain companies can’t deliver, but how it also makes it possible to cut out major costs in the manufacturing and delivering of a product directly to consumers. Guillaume dives into his life background and his incredibly dynamic career that has spanned over many companies such as William L, Zenith, and L'Oreal. Ariel asks Guillaume about his philosophy on pricing when it comes to fair prices all year without the need for discounts and built in margins that increase the everyday price of watches that shouldn't cost what they do. They talk about how that pricing philosophy has helped build a market of smaller independent brands who are doing the same practice and finding success doing so. All due to the quality of the watches they put out at the reasonable and fair price point that they do. Ariel and Guillaume also talk about how the kickstarter campaigns and all of Guillaume’s practices that he does have led to a marriage of manufacturing and brand building that we do not typically see in watch e-commerce today. To stay connected with Guillaume and all of his companies:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-laidet-09144218/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LaidetGuillaume Nivada Grenchen - https://nivadagrenchenofficial.com/ Argon - https://welcome.argonwatches.com/argon-watches/ Excelsior Park- https://excelsiorparkwatches.com/ Vulcain - https://vulcain.ch/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is sitting down in person with more than one guest. The first part of the episode Ariel is chatting with Dirk Cussler. Dirk is the coauthor with his late father Clive Cussler of nine Dirk Pitt adventures, and he has been an active participant and partner in his father’s NUMA expeditions. The two sit and chat about the book series that his father started involving the infamous character Dirk Pitt, and his fathers private nonprofit group the National Underwater and Marine Agency. They talk about the SUB 300T Clive Cussler DOXA watch, which is a unique timepiece that embodies the adventurous spirit of Clive Cussler's novels, and the art of aging material such as the aged stainless steel found in the SUB 300T. As the episode switches over to our next guest, Ariel sits down with the CEO of DOXA Watches, Jan Edocs. Ariel and Jan dive into the deep felt attachment that DOXA has to Clive and Dirk Cussler’s novels, and the real level of fandom that DOXA has as a brand. Ariel asks about the decision to make the SUB 300T a pre-aged timepiece, if it is something we might see on other watches from the brand, and how DOXA can up their game further to become a “museum brand”. Websites - https://doxawatches.com/ - https://numa.net/ - https://www.cusslerbooks.com/dirk-pitt-novels.php To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined again by Jack Carlson, the Founder of Rowing Blazers. To start the show Ariel asks Jack about his thoughts on how and why they have been able to do so many collaborations with brands in such a short period of time, and how watch enthusiasts are taking notice. They discuss the strategy of collaborations and the relationships that the company has been able to build with different brands. They also go over the latest collaboration with Seiko and their 4 unique colorways that are available. Jack talks a bit about why he was drawn to this industry, and why old-school British and American sportswear influences his passion for design so much. Ariel asks about how the Rowing Blazers customer feels about their watch collaborations as well as how they are able to gain the attention of more hardcore watch enthusiasts also. Ariel and Jack really dive into their love of colors, why that plays such a big part in the Rowing Blazers design process, and some of the challenges that it can bring into manufacturing. They also go over the latest collaboration with Seiko and their 4 unique colorways that are available.Website - https://rowingblazers.com/ Instagram @RowingBlazers- https://www.instagram.com/rowingblazers/ Instagram @JackCarlson - https://www.instagram.com/jackcarlson/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This week on Superlative our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Zach Weiss, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Worn and Wound, brought to you by aBlogtoWatch.

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Roger Peeters, the Founder and Master Watchmaker of Hooke and Huygens. To start the show Ariel dives into discussing small independent high end watch brands, and their important role in the watch industry. They talk about the mentality behind the modern watchmaker today, and how important having a true artist’s touch is important when creating a watch brand or new design. Ariel asks why Roger did not go with his own name when creating this brand, and who exactly Robert Hooke and Christiaan Huygens are. They dive into the brands overall strategy with their relationship with their customers, and they go over their patented Hooke and Huygens ring-shaped semi-skeleton ring movement with 12 positions and 41 jewel bearings. To stay updated with Roger and Hooke and Huygens:Website - https://www.hookeandhuygens.com/ Instagram @HookeandHuygensWatches - https://www.instagram.com/hookeandhuygenswatches/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the 6-time La Mans winner and ambassador for Chopard, Jacky Ickx. To start the show Ariel and Jacky reminisce over his career and the changes that occurred in racing during his career and now. Ariel calls Jacky a professional risk taker as well as a professional driver, and Jacky describes what it is like to overcome the fear of risk in order to compete. Going through his career, Ariel brings up the infamous Le Mans 24 hour race that Jacky won 6 times, and they dive into what makes that race so special in the world of motorsports. They of course talk about Jacky’s ambassadorship with Chopard and what the company has done for him over the years. The two talk about the watches that Chopard developed, which were three limited edition Chopard Mille Miglia Jacky Ickx Men's watches, with a fourth Chopard watch designed with his help. Ariel talks about the influence on racing inspired watches that Jacky and Chopard have had since their inception, and he asks Jacky what Chopard can continue to do that will maintain their connection to classic racing today. To stay updated with Jacky and Chopard:Website - https://www.chopard.com/ Instagram @Chopard - https://www.instagram.com/chopard/ Instagram @JackyIckxOfficial - https://www.instagram.com/JackyIckxOfficial/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Arnaud Nicolas, the CEO of L'Epee 1839. To start the show Ariel and Arnaud dive into the world of clockmaking and the company's history that spans back over 184 years. As one of the world's premier clockmakers, Arnauld gives us insight on what makes his clocks unique and how the world of clock making is continuing to evolve today, just in a different manner than wristwatch making. Ariel asks about the different collaborations that L’Epee is a part of, such as their collaboration with MB&F. The two discuss how Arnaud marries the worlds of model-making and miniatures with timekeeping as he develops his extraordinary clocks that have a feel of uniqueness and fun. Ariel asks about all the materials that are made in house since there are so many components to any given design that is created by the company, and what some of the challenges are when trying to source or develop these components. They also converse about some of the different unique models that are made by L’Epee, and Ariel has Arnaud explain how their unique sounding striking clocks operate and make the sounds they do. Join us and listen in on the conversation that spills all of the details of the world of clockmaking from one of the world's premier clockmakers.To stay updated with Arnaud and L’Epee:Website - https://www.lepee1839.com/ Instagram @Lepee_1839 - https://www.instagram.com/lepee_1839/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Ben Gallagher, the Co-Founder of Luxe Collective Fashion. To start the show Ben actually has Ariel give us the rundown on his perception about TikTok, and Ben lays out some of the more unique aspects of the platform and what it can do for companies today. They dive into what benefits utilizing the platform from a business marketing aspect has for companies, and how Ben has used TikTok and content creation in regard to Luxe Collective. The two then give their opinions on what is the true definition of the term “Luxury”, and Ben asks Ariel what he is looking for when he is determining the true value of a watch. They speak on the similarities and differences of the watch industry vs the fashion industry, and what some of the inner working aspects of each industry are. Ariel brings up his opinion on the title of “Influencer” and the integrity of what they are promoting, and Ben gives us his view on how authenticity while being an influencer can result in a massively loyal fan following that brands could learn from. Bouncing between the topic of Luxury, to the marketing effect that content creation can have for brands, this episode is a must listen for anyone interested in the world of luxury during the modern social media age. To stay updated with Ben and Luxe Collective:Website - https://luxecollectivefashion.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gallagher-677352236/ Instagram @LuxeCollective - https://www.instagram.com/luxecollective_/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the Owner and Director of Time Avenue in Mumbai, Viraal Rajan. To start the show Ariel asks about the amount of Rolex authorized dealers in Mumbai, and they jump right into the luxury watch scene in India. Ariel is puzzled hearing about the 110% watch tax that existed around 25 years ago, and Viraal gives us a detailed view of how the watch world in Mumbai and India has evolved since. Ariel asks about Viraal’s inspiration for wanting to own and operate a luxury watch retailer in India. As Viraal is someone who sells their products daily, the two discuss how he feels about Rolex increasing production during its incredible demand, and how he initially dealt with the sudden surge of demand in the community. They continue on to talk about how watch design is truly the meeting point of creativity and engineering, why that speaks to Viraal so deeply, and why he feels watches are just “Art with a heartbeat”. Ariel dives into the correlation between the entertainment industry and the desires of the luxury industry consumer, and how local businesses can truly invest in a community on a personal level that major brands have trouble doing so. To stay updated with Viraal and Time Avenue:Website - https://timeavenue.com/ Instagram @Timeavenueindia - https://www.instagram.com/timeavenueindia/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Brendan Cunningham, PhD. Brendan is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University and the author of “Selling the Crown: The Secret History of Marketing Rolex”. Ariel and Brendan dive right into Brendan’s opinion on Rolex as a brand not just in the watch industry, but in all industries. They talk about the earlier days of Rolex and how they still influence the current operations of the company today, and their marketing structure that can be seen as quite unique in the space. The two switch things up and dive into Brendan’s book and what the secret history behind the brand really is when it comes to marketing. Ariel asks about the “modern analogues” of today while the internet is flourishing, and about the details of the financials behind Rolex’s advertising throughout their history. They talk about some of the information that was available to Brendan while writing the book and documenting their history, and Ariel has a curiosity into how the brand's goals and “personality” have changed over the years.To stay updated with Brendan and to purchase his book:His Book - https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Crown-Secret-History-Marketing/dp/B0B5KXF578His Blog - https://www.horolonomics.com/ Instagram @Katimepieces- https://www.instagram.com/katimepieces/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Zoe Abelson. Zoe is the Founder of Graal Limited, a one stop destination for those looking to buy, sell, and trade luxury watches. To start the show Ariel and Zoe jump into how watch collecting has infiltrated social media, and what people are looking to get in return when they showcase their watch hobby online. Ariel asks if there are any differences between how men and women collect and talk about watches in Zoe’s experience. Zoe goes through some of her day to day duties and how she forms and maintains relationships with her clients. Ariel dives into the rapport that is built between Zoe and her clients as they talk about the benefits of having a watch friend who can also enable your watch “addiction”, or hobby as some people refer to it. Zoe also gives us some insight into the typical “water cooler talk” that might occur on a watch sales floor. The two talk about Zoe living and working in Hong Kong for years, how prevalent the watch culture is there, and what the rest of the industry can learn from HK and their passion for watches. To stay updated with Zoe: Website - https://www.graallimited.com/ Instagram @Watchgirloffduty - https://www.instagram.com/watchgirloffduty/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoeabelson/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Founder of Strayer Watches, Ola Stray. To start the show Ariel gives our guest some praise for his career and what he has created with Strayer Watches. Ola gives us a bit of background on what he made and designed before watches, which happened to include some of the tools that are used to create watches. Ariel asks Ola to explain his thought process when he says a product, how he begins to envision the improvements that he would make, and ultimately how that mindset has taken him to where he is today. Ariel asks about some of the struggles that Ola has faced with Strayer Watches when it comes to manufacturing, suppliers, and other aspects of the industry. Ola explains his fascination with the world of mechanical objects, and watches in particular, and what is next for Strayer Watches. To stay updated with Ola and his work: Website - https://strayerwatches.com/ Instagram @Strayerwatches - https://www.instagram.com/strayerwatches/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/strayer-watches/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Chris Mitchell, the Co-author of Patina Modern. Ariel and Chris start the show reminiscing about Chris’s memories of the late Baselworld when he was a magazine publisher at different publications such as GQ, and Vanity Fair amongst others. The two talk about different brand parties that were attended and some not so fond memories of traveling to the show. As Ariel brands Chris as an expert with interiors, Chris talks about why he was drawn to the interior design world and how it all came to be. They talk about balancing the challenge of practicality and aesthetic as it pertains to design, but also how Chris and his wife Pilar are able to bring emotion out of their designs. Ariel asks about the investment it might take for someone to reinvent their space or renovate a home, and Chris talks about some of the challenges of renovation that they face such as the logistics of shipping. As they talk about design as a whole, Ariel starts to draw comparisons to the design and creation of watches to interior design, and he asks Chris to talk about his recent book that he co-authored with his wife Pilar, titled “Patina Modern”. To stay updated with Chris and his work: Website - https://www.patinamodern.com/ Instagram @ChrisMitchellOfficial - https://www.instagram.com/chrismitchellofficial/ Instagram @Patina.Modern - https://www.instagram.com/patina.modern/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the Co-Founder of the OC Chrono Group, Michael Haymond. As the conversation begins Ariel recounts first meeting Michael and his group several years ago, and how OC Chrono came to be. They both dive into how watch collecting connects people, and how this hobby opens up social doors for certain enthusiasts that would otherwise not have access to like minded people with similar interests. Ariel asks about group meetups and what they mean to the collecting community, and they look into the finances and business plans of different groups. Michael gives advice on the power struggle that happens within groups sometimes, and Ariel asks what things can the industry do to help groups like OC Chrono and others. To stay updated with Michael and The OC Chrono Group: Website - https://chrono.group/ Instagram @OC_Chrono - https://www.instagram.com/oc_chrono/ Michael’s Instagram @mhaymond321 - https://www.instagram.com/mhaymond321/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by author, journalist, and editor, Nicholas Foulkes. To start the show the two begin by discussing the North American watch market as well as what makes the watch industry unique in comparison to other industries of manufactured goods. They dive into Nick's introduction into watches and why the suits he wanted to wear influenced his watch interests. Ariel asks Nick how he was able to impress and demand respect from the brands and CEO’s that he worked with in his career, and when he started to see the demographic of watch enthusiasts start to change over the decades. Nick talks about London in the 1970’s and what collecting and watch enthusiasm was like during that time, and the two get into why brands seem to have an inability to track and tell their own brands history. As the discussion continues Ariel has our guest really jump into the different bodies of work and books that he has written over the years and what subjects he has written about, such as the early 19th century in England. Nicholas somewhat surprisingly, by his own accord, gives his advice to new collectors, and he tells us about the show that he currently does with his son on YouTube. About Nick from his website:“Nicholas Foulkes is the author of around 25 books on the arts and history. He is best known for his critically acclaimed trilogy of 19th century histories: Scandalous Society, (a biography of Count d'Orsay); Dancing Into Battle, A Social History of the Battle of Waterloo; and Gentlemen and Blackguards, Gambling Mania and the plot to steal the Derby of 1844.His most recent books include, Bernard Buffet: The Invention of the Modern Mega-Artist, 'Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century' and 'Swans, Legends of the Jet Society'.He contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines around the world. He is a contributing editor to The FT's How To Spend It Magazine; a contributing editor to Vanity Fair; a columnist for Country Life and luxury editor of British GQ. He launched and continues to edit Vanity Fair's twice yearly watch magazine On Time. He launched and continues to edit Vanity Fair on Art. In 2007 he was named Havana Man of the Year by the Cuban government, having been nominated for this award on four previous occasions. In 2009 he was appointed to the board of the Norman Mailer Centre. He is a graduate of Hertford College Oxford and lives in London with his wife and two sons.”To stay updated with Nicholas and his work:Website - http://www.nicholasfoulkes.com/ Instagram @N_Foulkes - https://www.instagram.com/n_foulkes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_ShMuTGUdhhg15ErTFtcw To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Awenate Cobbina, the CEO of Bedrock Manufacturing and Interim CEO of Shinola. Ariel dives right into Awenate’s work history and they give a list of some of the brands that he has either been CEO of or played a major role in. The two also talk about what ties everything together at Awenate’s two current companies, Bedrock and Shinola. Awenate then dives into how Shinola’s original goal was to help create jobs in the heart of America based off the passions of its creator, Tom Kartsotis, and how Awenate is honoring that goal while trying to also progress the company even further into more goals and aspirations. Ariel asks about the manufacturing of watches and if it is the “ultimate challenge” within today's industrial complex, and also asks Awenate about the best way to defend or explain the reason behind higher prices to the customers and the marketing challenge behind that. Ariel also wants to know from Awenate what he is looking to learn from his customers and stores when he is visiting the retail spaces and getting a hands-on experience. The two jump back to Shinola’s roots and how the journey may have changed since its inception, but also on how Shinola is always aiming to bring American culture into their watch designs and the stories behind them. To stay updated with Awenate and Oris:Shinola - https://www.shinola.com/ Instagram @Shinola - https://www.instagram.com/shinola/ Twitter @Shinola - https://twitter.com/shinola To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by VJ Geronimo, the CEO of The Americas at Oris. To start the conversation, Ariel has VJ dive right into what he does in his current role for Oris, and they begin to talk about some of the differences between markets like the South American market compared to The United States market. The two discuss some of the goals behind the brand, and how his current position influences VJ’s life while living in a place like Connecticut while working for a Swiss Watch Brand. Since a big focus for Oris is conservation and being environmentally conscious, Ariel and VJ really look into what Oris has been doing when it comes to conservation with their own products, and why it is something that is important to the brand as well as VJ. Our guest and host go deeper into industry talk, VJ talks about the R&D that goes into some of the product design, and Ariel asks what watch VJ likes to put on people's wrist when asked for guidance. To stay updated with VJ and Oris:Website - https://www.oris.ch Instagram @Oris - https://www.instagram.com/oris/ Twitter @Oriswatches - https://twitter.com/oriswatches To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Ian Skellern, the Co-Founder and Technical Editor of Quill & Pad and the Executive Producer of the film “Making Time”. To start the show Ariel and Ian talk about how Ian initially turned his passion and enthusiasm for watches into a career, which Ariel mentions was actually an inspiration for him. Ian describes how he started his online journalism as an Australian living in Switzerland with his wife, and how he gained the trust of the Swiss watchmaking community over a period of time. They discuss the lack of voice that brands are putting behind their press releases and how that looks to people in the industry, and what they feel like these brands could be doing differently with that angle of marketing. Ariel and Ian really dive into the industry talk to chat about the past, present, and future of watchmaking. As the episode starts to come to an end, Ariel has Ian talk about the film he produced called “Making Time”, which is an intimate look at five extraordinary horologists and their lives. To stay updated with Ian and to check out his work:Website - https://quillandpad.com/ Making Time Film - https://makingtime.film/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Mike France, the Co-Founder and CEO of Christopher Ward Watches as well as the Co-Founder of the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, as well as Roger Smith who is the Chairman of the Alliance. To start the episode Roger gives us an introduction to the Alliance and what their mission is, as well as what British watchmaking means today. Mike talks about different industries in the UK that the watchmaking industry in the country could look at that could help lead to high level technological advances in watchmaking for the UK. They both give their advice and insight to an industry that is trying to re-industrialize as Ariel puts it, and how collaborations between companies can affect the industry. As the show comes to an end Ariel has our guests lay out some of the next steps for the Alliance and how you can become a club member. To stay updated with Roger, Mike, and The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers:Instagram @Britishwatchmakers - https://www.instagram.com/britishwatchmakers/ Website - https://britishwatchmakers.com/ Twitter @Britwatchmakers - https://twitter.com/britwatchmakers To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Aaron Stark, the author of Disrupting Time: Industrial Combat, Espionage, and the Downfall of a Great American Company. As Aaron states on his LinkedIn page: “Disrupting Time is the account of a remarkable turn of events driven by cunning spies, visionary leaders, and strategic choices that put the Swiss and American watch industries on entirely different trajectories. Had the events of 1876 never happened, we would likely know little of Swiss watches today.” Our host Ariel Adams has Aaron Starks dive even deeper into the story for our listeners to enjoy as he shares more unknown information about watch history and how the industry evolved to what it is today. To stay updated with Aaron and to check out Disrupting Time:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aws64/ Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Time-Industrial-espionage-downfall/dp/B0BPMF2K7C To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Karel Bachand, independent watchmaker and the Founder of Barrelhand. To start the show Ariel and Karel reminisce on their first meeting, and they dive deep into the inspiration behind Karel’s original infatuation with creating replicas. Ariel asks about some of the challenges that Karel faced as he was getting further into his replica projects and approaching brands about them, as well as the feelings he felt when going public in the watch community with his passion for the first time. The two connect the dots on how Karel went from those incredible personal engineering projects to founding his company Barrelhand. As the two start to dive into the company, Karel expands on how Barrelhand Project One started as a research platform to push the limits of what is currently possible with additive manufacturing and what kind of role 3D printing plays in their operation. The two go into the details behind watch creation with a new brand such as time frames, the making of design files for new parts that are needed, manufacturing, and all the production elements that go into it. To stay updated with Karel and Barrelhand:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karelbachand/ Instagram @Barrelhand - https://www.instagram.com/barrelhand/ Website - https://www.barrelhand.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk902DR8MEJxv8Ay3BZTcqg To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Mike France, the Co-Founder and CEO of Christopher Ward Watches. The two start the show by reminiscing about the early days of ABTW and how Ariel first learned about the brand. Ariel talks about how he saw Christopher Ward totally embracing ecommerce at the time, when other brands were ignoring it. He also compliments the brand on how he has always seen a continuous cycle of growth in the quality of the brand year after year, and Mike shares how the brand is always aiming to improve. The two discuss the difference between a customer's interest in the extrinsic value of watches compared to intrinsic value of them, and how they see the former changing into the latter more recently. Mike talks about their target audience and how Christopher Ward does, or actually doesn't attempt to market to them. Ariel draws parallels betweens someone's profession and their success and the values that they may look for in a watch brand or their desired timepiece. As the conversation comes to an end Ariel asks Mike what it is about Christopher Ward as a company that has provided him with the mindset he has about open and transparent communication with their customers, and Mike elaborates on how they are breaking down the fourth wall for them. To stay updated with Mike and Christopher Ward:Instagram @ChrisWardLondon - https://www.instagram.com/chriswardlondon/ Christopher Ward Watches - https://www.christopherward.com/int/home Twitter @ChrisWardLondon - https://twitter.com/ChrisWardLondon To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This special episode of the Superlative podcast is brought to you by Wrist Aficionado. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Eddie Goziker, the President of Wrist Aficionado. Ariel starts the show by diving into the formation and story of Wrist Aficionado with Eddie, and they discuss the importance of opening brick and mortar stores as well as selling remotely and online. Ariel brings up how the retail experience for purchasing a watch has changed over the years from a jewelry store feel, to a more “exclusive club” type of experience. Eddie elaborates on the inventory that they have in store between their Miami, New York, and soon to be Beverly Hills stores, and why being able to visit a location in person matters so much to a customer who is shopping around for the right timepiece. The two talk about client experience as a whole, and Eddie shares with us where he was first able to become educated and experienced with client, or patient, experience. Ariel and Eddie speak on not only the relationships Wrist Aficionado is able to build with brands, but also the client relationships outside of just buying and selling the watch that have really been a claim to fame for the company as well. Eddie gives us insight on how he makes decisions on inventory, and what he looks for in a watch when trying to predict its future relevance or potential desire to customers. As the conversation starts to come to an end, Ariel asks Eddie to give a preview for what we can expect from Wrist Aficionado, and how customers can best engage with the company as well. To stay updated with Eddie and Wrist Aficionado:Instagram @Wristaficionado - https://www.instagram.com/wristaficionado/ Website - https://wristaficionado.com/ Twitter @Wristaficionado - https://twitter.com/WristAficionado To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Rich Reichbach, the President and Owner of Time Titans as well as Co-founder of Welsbro. To start the show Ariel and Rich dive into what it was like for Rich growing up as the son of a watchmaker, and how his father came to be one. Rich connects the dots from his self-proclaimed “nerd” interests led to watches in a way, and introduces us to his Time Titans eBay store that has been selling for close to 20 years. Ariel asks about Rich’s ability to curate his inventory, and how big personal relationships that he has developed over the years benefits his business. Rich gives his advice to those potentially looking to do what he does, and they both talk about how big of a part eBay plays in the industry and to what he does. They discuss Rich and his wife Katie purchasing and reviving the brand Welsbro, and some of the history behind the brand before it went quiet in the 1970’s. Ariel asks about Rich’s vision for the future of the company, and its potential trajectory. To stay updated with Rich, Welsbro, and Time Titans:Instagram @Timetitans - https://www.instagram.com/timetitans/ Welsbro - https://welsbro.com/ eBay Store for Time Titans - https://www.ebay.com/str/timetitans To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Richard Atkinson, who Co-hosts the ABTW Weekly Podcast from ABTW with Ariel. On this special episode Richard and Ariel flip the traditional Superlative script, and Richard interviews Ariel. You get to hear some interesting questions such as Ariel’s first watch purchase, how he managed to end up in Law School, and why he hates classifying anything as his “favorite”. Rick has Ariel dive deeper into the beginning days of ABTW and what the media landscape looked like at that point in the industry. The two talk about the brand's relationship with media as Ariel was starting ABTW, and at what point did Ariel start to grow it into a real company and brand. Rick tackles subjects like which came first, ownership, or the desire to talk about watches, and they look ahead to the future for ABTW and Ariel Adams. To stay updated with Richard and the ABTW Weekly Podcast:Instagram @ - https://www.instagram.com/rickticktalk/LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/abtwweeklypodcast To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is again joined in-person by Martin Frei, the Founder and Chief Designer at Urwerk. Even though Ariel and our guest are recording live in person on the floor of an event, over the background noise of the event happening the two manage to have an incredibly in-depth conversation about Martin’s life, Urwerk, and the watch industry as a whole today. Martin begins the show diving into how he “rebelled” a bit in his early life by going to Art School initially, and how hand-drawing is still ingrained into watch design today. Ariel talks about the huge change in the industry and watch development after the availability of CNC Machines and how that affected the production abilities of the industry. Ariel asks Martin about his vision and prediction about a market emerging that would want high-end artistically designed watches, and Martin describes his aesthetic philosophy that ties his work and vision together. The two discuss Martin’s journey to America and back to Switzerland, and how his personal taste aligns or affects the brand today. To stay updated with Martin and Urwerk:Website - https://www.urwerk.com/ Instagram @Mfmontrose - https://www.instagram.com/mfmontrose/ Instagram @Urwerkgeneve - https://www.instagram.com/urwerkgeneve/ Twitter @URWERK_Geneve - https://twitter.com/URWERK_Geneve To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined in-person by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the Co-President of Chopard. The two are recording this podcast together in the lower floor of the new Chopard boutique on 5th Avenue, and even though you will hear the liveliness of the work day around them as they speak, the two dive into everything Chopard. They start the show talking about what Karl-Friedrich Scheufele learned about Chopard during the pandemic, and he elaborates on the history of his family and the brand. Ariel asks about what Chopard did in order to gain such high levels of competency with internal manufacturing and creating the high level of watches that they currently are creating, and he also inquires into all of the different names that currently fall under the Chopard name. Ariel and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele also get hands-on with multiple pieces such as their Alpine Eagle, and the Jumping Hour. Ariel brings up the ethical side of production within luxury goods, and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele discusses what really goes into the ethical sourcing of such materials. To stay updated with Chopard:Website - https://www.chopard.com/ Instagram @Chopard - https://www.instagram.com/chopard/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/chopard/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Ryan Schmidt, the author of The Wristwatch Handbook. The two start the show talking about how Ryan and Ariel originally met through the ABTW comment section, and how Ryan has literally won an award for being a top commenter on the site. Ariel has Ryan pretend to be a watch lover that is starting their journey in today’s landscape, and Ariel gives us some insight into how he confidently defends his likes and dislikes when it comes to personal favorites. Ariel and Ryan dive into how the general watch conversation in the community seems to mirror the tones of the larger conversation happening in society at the time, and Ryan talks about his book The Wristwatch Handbook.To stay updated with Ryan and his work:Website - http://thewristwatchhandbook.com/welcome To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by his good friend and long time colleague in the industry, Simon de Burton. The two friends start the show by talking about the fact that to their surprise, they still have not run out of things to talk about in this industry day to day. Simon shares how he has been writing about car watches since 2005 and has never had a day without something to write. They discuss how pop culture media has put the prices of watches in the spotlight and glorified their status, while Ariel brings up the idea that disruption can sometimes be bad for business. Ariel asks Simon about his time in the auction industry, and Simon tells a crazy story that you will want to hear about stamps. Yes, stamps. Ariel talks about new innovation today sometimes being stifled by certain factors, and our guest gives us an example of innovation that is clearly working today. They answer the question of, “Do you need to spend a lot of money to be a happy watch collector today?”, and two preview the future of Simon’s career and work. To stay updated with Simon and some of his work:Current and Previous Articles - https://www.ft.com/stream/6c65aa84-9cf7-4547-9bd0-602940912c19 To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Sylvain Berneron, the Creative Director at Breitling. Ariel and Sylvain begin by letting our listeners in on a small secret about the recording of the episode while diving straight into a conversation that unfolds into the full process of a new watch design. They talk about what it is like for a creative person to work under strain to design with factors like an arbitrarily short timeline made by someone who doesn't understand the process. Which leads into Ariel having Sylvain go step by step through the process of what it's like for a watch design concept to be conceptualized, designed, and approved by the chain of command, and what that chain is. Who gets the final say in the process, and how even effective design teams today still require constant justification when working in large corporate entities. Sylvain gives his advice and thoughts on the importance of choosing who you work for, and the two go ahead and plan the topic of their next episode together. (TBD). To stay updated with Sylvain and Breitling:Instagram @Breitling - https://www.instagram.com/breitling/ Twitter @Breitling - https://twitter.com/breitling Breitling Website - https://www.breitling.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Jorn Werdelin, the Co-Founder of luxury watch company Linde Werdelin. To start the show Ariel and Jorn dive into the genesis of Linde Werdelin and how Jorn got to that point in his life. They talk about the difference of challenges that start-ups previously had than those coming about today, and how the change of manufacturing capacity impacted the ability to start in the industry. Ariel talks about what the perfect world for marketing a watch brand would look like, and how the speed of the watch industry continues to humble those within it. They look into the future battles of the watch industry when it comes to things like materials and finishings, and Jorn is asked to give some advice and guidance to young entrepreneurs in the industry today. To stay updated with Jorn and Linde Werdelin:Instagram @Jornwerdelin - https://www.instagram.com/jornwerdelin/ Company Website - https://lindewerdelin.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Bill Prince, an award-winning journalist, former deputy editor of British GQ, and Author of “Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon”. Ariel and our guest start the show by talking about humans being fascinated by measuring time, and why the wrist watch became the most fashionable measuring instrument. Bill dives into his most recent book that he authored about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and its 50th Anniversary, and he elaborates on one of his statements regarding Audemars Piguet being the only brand that could make something like the Royal Oak. Bill talks about the path that Audemars Piguet took in order to secure enthusiasts’ approval before mainstream approval, and what he sees as their greatest strength and weakness in one. The pair end the show on a fun thought experiment regarding a different type of Royal Oak, and comparisons of smart watches and traditional watches, to electric cars and traditional fuel cars. To stay updated with Bill and to check out his book:Instagram @Billprinceinc - https://www.instagram.com/billprinceinc/ To Purchase Bill’s Work - https://eu.assouline.com/products/royal-oak-from-iconoclast-iconTo check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the CEO of WatchBox China, Andy Zhang. To start the show Ariel asks Andy what it is like to be on the industry side as opposed to the collector side of the watch industry, and they dive into the concept of new collectors sometimes buying watches just because of the potential investment. Andy talks about what WatchBox is and what his role at the company entails as the CEO of WatchBox China. Ariel brings up the question of whether or not pre-owned watches from specific markets are re-sold into other markets. They also talk about taxes when regarding pre-owned watches as opposed to new watches in China, as well as what the current and future event landscape looks like there. To stay updated with Andy and WatchBox:Instagram @Watchbox - https://www.instagram.com/watchbox/ Website - https://www.thewatchbox.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Astrid Wendlandt, Founder of Miss Tweed. Astrid was one of the first Superlative guests that we had on the show, and is joining us again to talk about the current state of the luxury watch industry. To start the show the two talk about Audemars Piquette and some of their current practices that they are implementing, as well as their decision to expand their retail network. Ariel and Astrid compare this with other companies, and what Astrid hopes for the company. Ariel talks about the level of professionalism that Miss Tweed is known for, and asks about the kind of relationship Astrid has with the companies that she has to report and write on daily. Astrid talks about getting blacklisted by some companies in the past at events, and why things like that occur in journalism today. Ariel talks about taking more watch shows out of Switzerland and into a place like Florida, and Astrid gives her predictions for the markets future over the upcoming To stay updated with Astrid and Miss Tweed:Instagram @misstweedofficial - https://www.instagram.com/misstweedofficial/ Instagram @astrid_wendlandt - https://www.instagram.com/astrid_wendlandt/ Twitter @TweedMiss - https://twitter.com/tweedmiss Website - https://www.misstweed.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Bjorn Kartomten, Founder of Yes Watches. Ariel starts the show by having Bjorn give the “elevator pitch” for Yes Watches and their Sunrise/Sunset complication that makes their watches unique. Ariel dives into Bjorn’s design mindset and style, while they also talk about what benefits to his life that Bjorn has experienced since starting this company. Bjorn talks about the important balance between beauty and quality, and some of the unique options and enhancements that are available to Yes customers. To stay updated with Bjorn and Yes Watches:Instagram @Yeswatch_official - www.instagram.com/yeswatch_officialTwitter @Yeswatches - www.twitter.com/yeswatches Website - www.yeswatch.comWebsite - www.yeswatch.com/V7movementTo check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Nirupesh Joshi (NJ), the Founder of Bangalore Watch Company. The two start the show talking about NJ’s previous history having worked well over a decade in the tech industry, and some of the hurdles that he and his wife encountered when starting the company together. Ariel asks NJ what he has learned about incorporating local character visually and emotionally into their products, and NJ talks discusses the importance of listening to their customer’s feedback that they have received so far. They dive into the history of watchmaking and general manufacturing in India, and how big the watch market is there today. To stay updated with NJ and Bangalore Watch Company:Instagram @Bangalorewatchco - https://www.instagram.com/bangalorewatchco Website - www.bangalorewatchco.in To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the Vice President of Design at Shinola, Brandon Little. To start the episode Brandon explains a bit about his position at Shinola, and dives deeper into the brand itself. Ariel asks Brandon to explain some of the differences between something being 100 % made in America and a product that is just from an American company. Ariel talks about how he can see that Shinola tries to craft a relationship with their customer before pushing any product on them, and asks what other brands can learn from this. The two talk about the price point range that Shinola operates in, and where Brandon sees Shinola selling at in the future. To round out the show Ariel asks Brandon to talk about what he sees as the selling point for Shinola, and what he would like Shinola to be known for to their customers over time. To stay updated with Brandon and Shinola:Twitter - @Shinola - https://twitter.com/shinola Instagram @Shinola - https://www.instagram.com/shinola/ Website - https://www.shinola.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by esports commentator and watch enthusiast, James Bardolph. Ariel has James start the show by explaining the intricacies of esports and defining what it really is. James sets the stage for the size of the industry today, and how advertising and sponsors play a role. Ariel asks how watches play a part in the gaming industry, and how value is seen in the gaming world today with things like microtransactions and in-game items. They talk about how the watch industry can work together with the gaming industry, such as when G-Shock partnered with NASA and other partnerships as well. James gives some of his ideas for what he wants to do content wise in the future, and Ariels for some advice for marketing people who need help getting over the fear of negativity. To stay updated with James:Twitter - @JamesBardolph - https://twitter.com/jamesbardolph/ Instagram @James.Bardolph - https://www.instagram.com/james.bardolph/ Website - https://eslfaceitgroup.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This week on Superlative our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Pierre-Yves Donzé, author of The Business of Time, brought to you by aBlogtoWatch.

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Miguel Seabra, Journalist on Tennis & Timepieces. Miguel is a tennis and watch enthusiast who has been writing about both since the 1990’s, with a degree in the History of Arts. They talk about how he came to write about watches, and how journalism in the watch space was not as present in the media then as it is now. Ariel has Miguel talk about the differences in the luxury watch space throughout the 1990’s until today, and how journalism operated in the pre-social media era. They dive into the backstory of the famous ambassadorship of Tennis legend Rafael Nadal and Richard Mille, and Miguel suggests what kind of restraint someone should have when purchasing one of their first luxury pieces. Ariel talks about the difference between exclusive and inclusive luxury, and how he appreciates the inclusivity that Miguel demonstrates in his work. To stay updated with Miguel:Instagram - @MiguelSeabra - https://www.instagram.com/miguelseabra/ Instagram - @TheWristShooter - https://www.instagram.com/TheWristshooter/ Instagram - @Espiraldotempo - https://www.instagram.com/espiraldotempo/ Website - https://espiraldotempo.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Charles Tian, Founder of WatchCharts. To start the show Charles talks about the inspiration behind the service that WatchCharts provides and how he considers the company to be a data company that is assisting collectors and buyers in understanding the value and fair price of watches. Charles explains how WatchCharts is the authoritative source for data-driven analysis of the pre-owned watch market and the two talk about the idea of the “market price” of watches today. Charles dives into how they collect the data at WatcCharts, and how they arrive at the price values that they do. Ariel also brings up the idea of enthusiasts being obsessed with measurable data, and how that affects services like WatchCharts. To stay updated with Charles and WatchCharts:Instagram - @WatchCharts - https://www.instagram.com/watchcharts/ Website - https://watchcharts.com/YouTube - https://youtube.com/watchchartsTo check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Michael Pearson, Brand Director at Zodiac Watches. To start the show the two talk about Michaels’ time away from the watch industry years ago, and how he would consider himself different now as he re-enters the watch industry as opposed to before. Ariel has Michael talk about some of the practices and things he would tell people from around the world when he is trying to describe the American watch market, and what Americans are actually like. They dive into what it actually means to be working hard in the watch industry, and what it is like working for Zodiac under the Fossil Group company. Michael talks about some of the ways he plans on expanding and amplifying the brand, and how important their price point is to their business model. To stay updated with Michael and Zodiac Watches:Instagram - @Mikepearson6 - https://www.instagram.com/mikepearson6/ Website - https://www.zodiacwatches.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by William Massena, Founder of Massena Lab. Ariel and William dive deep into what Massena Lab does, and how some of their collaborations work. William talks about the other sides of the business that not everyone sees, and how they are much more than a collaboration company. Ariel asks about Williams’ entrepreneurial endeavors that led him here, and how having a good pulse on the community plays a part in his efficiency and success. They talk about the cost effectiveness in manufacturing watches in Europe as opposed to Asia, and a bit more into how watches are made today. William talks about what it takes to keep a company's interest today that is wanting to work with Massena Lab, and what the difference between a “Creative Director” and a “Producer” would be in the watch design world. To stay updated with William and Massena Labs:Instagram - @Therealmassena - https://www.instagram.com/therealmassena/ Instagram - @Massenalab - https://www.instagram.com/massenalab/ Website - https://massenalab.com/ To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!