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SUPERLATIVE: BELIEVING IN HIGH QUALITY JOURNALISM TODAY WITH ASTRID WENDLANDT

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!

Nov 14, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: A DIFFERENT VIEW OF OUR CURRENT CONCEPT OF TIME WITH BJORN KARTOMTEN

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!

Nov 11, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: BUILDING A WORD CLASS WATCH BRAND IN INDIA WITH NIRUPESH JOSHI

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!

Oct 31, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CUSTOMER BEFORE THE SALE WITH BRANDON LITTLE

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!

Oct 24, 20221h 12m

SUPERLATIVE: MERGING ESPORTS AND THE WATCH INDUSTRY TOGETHER WITH JAMES BARDOLPH

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!

Oct 17, 20221h 4m

A DISCUSSION ON THE HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF WATCH PRODUCTION WITH PIERRE-YVES DONZE

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.

Oct 10, 20221h 4m

SUPERLATIVE: A PASSIONATE CAREER OF TENNIS AND WATCHES WITH MIGUEL SEABRA

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!

Oct 3, 20221h 7m

SUPERLATIVE: IS MARKET PRICE A FANTASY WITH CHARLES TIAN

Sep 26, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: IS MARKET PRICE A FANTASY WITH CHARLES TIAN

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!

Sep 26, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: IS MARKET PRICE A FANTASY WITH CHARLES TIAN

Sep 26, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: WHAT WORKING HARD IN THE WATCH INDUSTRY REALLY MEANS WITH MICHAEL PEARSON

Sep 19, 20221h 4m

SUPERLATIVE: WHAT WORKING HARD IN THE WATCH INDUSTRY REALLY MEANS WITH MICHAEL PEARSON

Sep 19, 20221h 4m

SUPERLATIVE: WHAT WORKING HARD IN THE WATCH INDUSTRY REALLY MEANS WITH MICHAEL PEARSON

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!

Sep 19, 20221h 4m

SUPERLATIVE: WHEN DO YOU KNOW A DESIGN PROJECT IS DONE WITH WILLIAM MASSENA

Sep 12, 20221h 6m

SUPERLATIVE: WHEN DO YOU KNOW A DESIGN PROJECT IS DONE WITH WILLIAM MASSENA

Sep 12, 20221h 6m

SUPERLATIVE: WHEN DO YOU KNOW A DESIGN PROJECT IS DONE WITH WILLIAM MASSENA

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!

Sep 12, 20221h 6m

SUPERLATIVE: TALKING ABOUT WATCHES WITH PERSONALITY WITH RIPLEY SELLERS

Sep 5, 20221h 4m

SUPERLATIVE: TALKING ABOUT WATCHES WITH PERSONALITY WITH RIPLEY SELLERS

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 one of the newest members of the aBlogtoWatch editorial team, Ripley Sellers. To start the show the two begin with a major theme of the episode as they discuss what it's like talking about watches through the media, and doing so with your own personality. Ripley talks about the overall landscape of watch media today, and how he entered the space through watch sales. Ariel and Ripley talk about classifying someone's interest in watches as a hobby, and how watch collectors' behaviors differ a bit from other types of collectors and enthusiasts. They also talk about the value of worth when you want to own something, as opposed to just when you are seeking to purchase and resell. Ripley goes further into his duties at aBlogtoWatch.com, and what he is hoping to get out of the experience as time goes on. To stay updated with Ripley and his work at ABTW:Instagram - @Ripley.sellers - https://www.instagram.com/ripley.sellers/ ABTW articles - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/author/ripley-sellers/ 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!

Sep 5, 20221h 4m

SUPERLATIVE: TALKING ABOUT WATCHES WITH PERSONALITY WITH RIPLEY SELLERS

Sep 5, 20221h 4m

SUPERLATIVE: WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BUILD YOUR BRAND WITH PETER CHO

Aug 29, 202259 min

SUPERLATIVE: WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BUILD YOUR BRAND WITH PETER CHO

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 Peter Cho, the Creative Director and Co-Owner of Jack Mason Watches. The two start the show trying to define the company and brand, and also why so many successful brands today are actually names of people. Ariel and Peter dive into what it takes from a design standpoint to create something truly original, and how the gap between the last generation of watch designers and the new designers today could be bridged. Ariel brings up the notion of a “brand” altogether, and Peter elaborates on what it means practically to be “Building your brand”. To stay updated with Peter and Jack Mason Watches:Instagram - @Jackmasonbrand - https://www.instagram.com/jackmasonbrand/Tiktok- @Jackmasonbrand- https://www.tiktok.com/@jackmasonbrand Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JackMasonbrand Website - https://jackmasonbrand.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!

Aug 29, 202259 min

SUPERLATIVE: WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BUILD YOUR BRAND WITH PETER CHO

Aug 29, 202259 min

SUPERLATIVE: CREATING FUNCTIONAL AND WEARABLE ART WITH CRISPIN JONES

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 Crispin Jones, Founder of Mr. Jones Watches. To start the show Ariel dives into their first meetings, and he has Crispin go into some of the good and bad advice that he has received over the years on running the business. Ariel asks about Crispin’s feelings on Artists also being Entrepreneurs, and how he sees that playing into the mission of Mr. Jones Watches. The two discuss the idea or Mr. Jones Watches being true pieces of functional and wearable art, and how the team at the company has changed or grown over the years compared to other companies. To end the show Ariel asks about the future of Mr. Jones Watches, and how their tomorrow will be different than today. To stay updated with Crispin and Mr. Jones Watches:Instagram - @Mrjoneswatches - https://www.instagram.com/mrjoneswatches/ Twitter - @Mrjoneswatches - https://twitter.com/mrjoneswatches Website - https://mrjoneswatches.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!

Aug 22, 20221h 3m

SUPERLATIVE: CREATING FUNCTIONAL AND WEARABLE ART WITH CRISPIN JONES

Aug 22, 20221h 3m

SUPERLATIVE: CREATING FUNCTIONAL AND WEARABLE ART WITH CRISPIN JONES

Aug 22, 20221h 3m

SUPERLATIVE: WHY HERITAGE IS IMPORTANT WITH ALEXANDER SCHMIEDT

Aug 15, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: WHY HERITAGE IS IMPORTANT WITH ALEXANDER SCHMIEDT

Aug 15, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: WHY HERITAGE IS IMPORTANT WITH ALEXANDER SCHMIEDT

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 Alexander Schmiedt, the President of the Americas at Vacheron Constantin. To start the show Ariel reminisces about meeting Alexander when he worked at Mont Blanc, and Ariel asks about what drew him to go into the watch industry. They talk about the special types of relationships that customers can develop with Vacheron, and how they will take very in-depth custom orders that other brands today have stopped doing. Alexander discusses the heritage and incredible history behind the brand, and Ariel asks about the demographic today that is interested in Vacheron Constantin pieces. The two dive into the topic of female connoisseurs of mechanical watches today, and Ariel excitedly asks Alexander about the special watches in the Métiers d'Art collection by Vacheron.To stay updated with Alexander and Vacheron Constantin:Instagram - @Vacheronconstantin - https://www.instagram.com/vacheronconstantin/ Twitter - @Vacheron1755 - https://twitter.com/Vacheron1755 Website - https://www.vacheron-constantin.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!

Aug 15, 20221h 2m

SUPERLATIVE: TALKING HUBLOT’S HISTORY AND FUTURE WITH JEAN-FRANCOIS SBERRO

Aug 8, 20221h 9m

SUPERLATIVE: TALKING HUBLOT’S HISTORY AND FUTURE WITH JEAN-FRANCOIS SBERRO

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 Jean-Francois Sberro, the President of Hublot North America. To start the show Ariel asks Jean-Francois to talk about what it was like leading up to the LVMH purchase of Hublot that resulted in his current position there. They discuss the character of the brand at that time, and what the American market means to the luxury world today. Jean-Francois gives us some details and incredible stories from working under Jean-Claude Biver, and why he is so highly regarded in the space. They also go into the importance of marketing for Hublot, and what they previously did in the luxury space that nobody else was doing. To stay updated with Jean-Francois, and Hublot:Instagram - @Hublot_NorthAmerica - https://instagram.com/hublot_northamerica/Instagram - @Jfsberro - https://instagram.com/jfsberro/Website - https://www.hublot.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!

Aug 8, 20221h 9m

SUPERLATIVE: TALKING HUBLOT’S HISTORY AND FUTURE WITH JEAN-FRANCOIS SBERRO

Aug 8, 20221h 9m

SUPERLATIVE: YOU CAN ALWAYS IMPROVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH BARRY COHEN

Aug 1, 20221h 1m

SUPERLATIVE: YOU CAN ALWAYS IMPROVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH BARRY COHEN

Aug 1, 20221h 1m

SUPERLATIVE: YOU CAN ALWAYS IMPROVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH BARRY COHEN

This week on Superlative our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Barry Cohen, the Founder of Luminox and the Managing Partner of Time Concepts LLC, brought to you by aBlogtoWatch.

Aug 1, 20221h 1m

SUPERLATIVE: A WATCHMAKING STORY OF BROTHERHOOD AND SURVIVAL WITH AUTHOR SCOTT LENGA

Jul 25, 202258 min

SUPERLATIVE: A WATCHMAKING STORY OF BROTHERHOOD AND SURVIVAL WITH AUTHOR SCOTT LENGA

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 Scott Lenga, Co-Author of “The Watchmakers: A Powerful WW2 Story of Brotherhood, Survival, and Hope Amid the Holocaust”. The two start the show talking about how the book based off his fathers recordings connects with the watch community, and how it brought the interest of watchmaking to his mind. The book tells the story of how Scotts’ father Harry Lenga, and his brothers used their watchmaking skills to survive the Holocaust. Ariel and Scott get into the deeper meaning behind why Scott wanted the world to hear this story, and some of the incredible lessons he learned from his father while working on the story. To stay updated with Scott and his work:- Instagram @Scottlengawriter - https://www.instagram.com/Scottlengawriter/- LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/scott-lenga-26a526- Website - www.scottlenga.comPurchase The Watchmakers Book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Watchmakers-Story-Brotherhood-Survival-Holocaust/dp/0806541911Check 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!

Jul 25, 202258 min

SUPERLATIVE: A WATCHMAKING STORY OF BROTHERHOOD AND SURVIVAL WITH AUTHOR SCOTT LENGA

Jul 25, 202258 min

SUPERLATIVE: BUILDING AN ALTERNATIVE ONLINE WATCH COMMUNITY WITH PIETRO TOMAJER

Jul 18, 20221h 8m

SUPERLATIVE: BUILDING AN ALTERNATIVE ONLINE WATCH COMMUNITY WITH PIETRO TOMAJER

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 Pietro Tomajer, Co-founder of The Limited Edition online luxury watch store. Pietro talks about how his business model began in 2015 where he gave a place for alternative and underground watch makers to be found. Ariel brings up how he sees a number of watchmakers like Pietro go from working for a major brand, to getting an entrepreneurial spark that leads them to create their own brand or company. The pair dive into industry talk where they discuss seeing eye to eye with brands you work with, and profit margin integrity when reselling watches. Ariel rounds out the show by asks=ing what we can expect next from The Limited Edition and how they are going to grow from where they are currently at. To stay updated with Pietro and The Limited Edition:- Instagram @Thelimitededition.uk - https://www.instagram.com/thelimitededition.uk/- Twitter @Limitedandrare - https://twitter.com/limitedandrare- Website - https://www.thelimitededition.co.uk/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!

Jul 18, 20221h 8m

SUPERLATIVE: BUILDING AN ALTERNATIVE ONLINE WATCH COMMUNITY WITH PIETRO TOMAJER

Jul 18, 20221h 8m

SUPERLATIVE: A LIFE OF RACING PORSCHES AND WINNING ROLEX WATCHES WITH PATRICK LONG

Jul 11, 20221h 5m

SUPERLATIVE: A LIFE OF RACING PORSCHES AND WINNING ROLEX WATCHES WITH PATRICK LONG

This week on Superlative our host Ariel Adams is joined by Patrick Long, the Co-founder of Luftgekühlt, brought to you by aBlogtoWatch.

Jul 11, 20221h 5m

SUPERLATIVE: A LIFE OF RACING PORSCHES AND WINNING ROLEX WATCHES WITH PATRICK LONG

Jul 11, 20221h 5m

SUPERLATIVE: A DOUBLE SHOW SPECIAL WITH GEORGE BAMFORD

Jul 4, 20221h 13m

SUPERLATIVE: A DOUBLE SHOW SPECIAL WITH GEORGE BAMFORD

Jul 4, 20221h 13m

SUPERLATIVE: A DOUBLE SHOW SPECIAL WITH GEORGE BAMFORD

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 for a second time on the show by George Bamford, Founder of the Bamford Watch Department. This episode has a unique format where Ariel and George decided to do two podcasts in one. The first half of the show is George interviewing Ariel, while the second switches back to our normal Superlative format with Ariel asking the questions. They start the show talking about Ariels’ dream watch, the start of aBlogtoWatch, and they dive deep into Ariels’ insight into the industry. As the show migrates more into the Superlative side of things, George talks about how he and Ariel are similar when it comes to being consumed by your interests, and Ariel also asks George the very simple question of, “How do you get the worlds' best luxury brands to make your designs?”. George talks about the time he saw his watch on a passenger on an Airplane, and they talk about what the conversations are like when George presents his designs to brands. To stay updated with George and the Bamford Watch Department:- Instagram @Bamfordwatchdepartment - https://www.instagram.com/bamfordwatchdepartment/- Instagram @Bamfordldn - https://www.instagram.com/bamfordldn/- Website - www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com- Website - www.bamfordlondon.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!

Jul 4, 20221h 13m

SUPERLATIVE: “EXPENSIVE IS CHEAP, CHEAP IS EXPENSIVE” WITH PATRICK GETREIDE - THE OAK COLLECTION

Jun 27, 202235 min

SUPERLATIVE: “EXPENSIVE IS CHEAP, CHEAP IS EXPENSIVE” WITH PATRICK GETREIDE - THE OAK COLLECTION

Jun 27, 202235 min

SUPERLATIVE: “EXPENSIVE IS CHEAP, CHEAP IS EXPENSIVE” WITH PATRICK GETREIDE - THE OAK COLLECTION

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 Patrick Getreide, owner of The Oak Collection. The two are in London and sit down together for a casual conversation about their lives around watches, and the incredible Oak Collection. The Oak Collection is a collection of 168 different timepieces of Patricks’ that have been curated into a traveling exhibition, with a potential value of up to 400 million dollars. Ariel and Patrick talk about how his collection came to be over the years, and why vintage Patek Philippe seems to be at the top of his list consistently. They dive into the life of Patrick, and how his personal preferences came to be. Be sure to check out the companion aBlogtoWatch article below that Ariel authored in order to really jump into the story behind The Oak Collection.To stay updated with Patrick and The Oak Collection:- Instagram @The.Oak.Collection - https://www.instagram.com/the.oak.collection/- ABTW Coverage - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/the-oak-collection-of-watches-what-is-it-who-owns-it-why-see-it/- Website - https://www.oakcollection.watch/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!

Jun 27, 202235 min

SUPERLATIVE: HAVING A JOB THAT IS YOUR HOBBY WITH TIM MOSSO - WATCHBOX

This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host Ariel Adams is joined again by his long time friend and Watch Specialist & Media Director for Watchbox, Tim Mosso. Starting the show our pair find themselves continuing a conversation about car ownership vs watch ownership, and talking about the luxury space in general being a place for adult play just like motorsports. They dive into how they feel getting to have a career in an industry that is not only a true passion for them, but is also a hobby they actually enjoy as well. The staffing decisions at major companies and how that can affect their overall mission. They give a bit of advice on who to maybe bring into your brand that will add value to it. They talk about auctions and their operations today that affect “market value”.To stay updated with Tim and Watchbox:- Instagram @Tim_mosso - https://www.instagram.com/tim_mosso/- Website - https://timmosso.com/- 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!

Jun 20, 20221h 1m