Superlative

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Jared Silver, the President of SH Silver and Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry. The two start by discussing Jared's journey from a background in gemstones to the watch business, the unique challenges of building relationships with luxury watch brands, and the innovative concept behind The Villa Menlo Park, a com...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by David Silver, the owner of The Vintage Watch Company. Ariel and David dive right into the history and allure of Rolex, the evolution of the vintage watch market, and the unique challenges of sourcing and selling vintage timepieces. David shares insights on consumer awareness of Rolex, the impact of celebri...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by watch publisher and collector of timepieces, Alfred Lung. Ariel and Alfred Lung dive into the current state of the Hong Kong watch market, exploring the factors that have led to its decline, and the cultural interest in watches among Chinese consumers. They talk about the shifting preferences towards simp...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Hamza Masood, the Business Development Manager at Watch Charts. Ariel and Hamza start by discussing the intricacies of the watch market, focusing on the role of WatchCharts in providing data transparency and insights for collectors. They explore the challenges of data collection, the dynamics between the...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by ABTW Team Member and Senior Editor, Sean Lorentzen. Throughout their conversation, Ariel and Sean delve into the complexities of the watch media landscape while discussing the challenges and transitions within the industry. They explore the importance of storytelling in connecting consumers with watch bra...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Tony Traina, the Founder of Unpolished Watches. Ariel and Tony dive right into the evolution of podcasting in the watch collecting community and how the watch collecting community has shifted from solo to social interactions. The two talk about the social dynamics that have emerged in the current era of co...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by George Bamford, founder and CEO of Bamford London. Ariel and George are here today not just to talk about the complexities of watch collecting, but they are exploring the greater psychological compulsion to collect in general. Throughout their conversation they explore themes of risk aversion i...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Zach Smith, the Founder of Hour Precision. Hour Precision is a manufacturer of medical components, semiconductor equipment, and horological assemblies based out of Columbus, Ohio. The conversation delves into Zach's early experiences with machinery at a young age, and the challenges he faced in establishin...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Edouard Caumon, the country manager at Watchfinder. Throughout their conversation, Ariel and Edouard discuss the evolution of the pre-owned watch market, the importance of trust and customer experience, and the dynamics of sourcing and pricing watches. Edouard shares insights on the company's dual approac...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by aBlogtoWatch team member, David Bredan. Throughout this episode David and Ariel discuss the current state of the watch industry, the intersection of music and watches, and the role of AI in design. The two explore the challenges faced by the industry today, including the disconnect between brands and real...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Huiy Tang, co-founder of RZE Watches. Ariel and Huiy dive right in and discuss the evolution of RZE from a product-focused brand to one that emphasizes storytelling and brand identity. Huiy shares his insights on the importance of creating a legacy, engaging with first-time customers, and the challenges of...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by John Liley, the Founder of Markwell Watches. Ariel and John dive right into the importance of offline connections in the watch enthusiast community, the challenges brands face in attracting new buyers, and the evolving role of consumers in the watch industry. Ariel asks about marketing strategies, especia...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by Alon Ben Joseph, the Owner of Ace Jewelers. The two explore the marketing challenges faced by brands in today’s industry, and the rise of micro and independent watchmakers. Ariel and Alon also talked about the creative process behind designing watches and why storytelling is so important in the...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Guido Benedini of Watch Angels and Niels Eggerding of Frederique Constant. Guido and Niels are on the show to talk about the new Worldtimer collaboration watch and to showcase how the Worldtimer has been reimagined with a fresh, future-oriented design identity crafted exclusively for the collector communit...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Matthew Zinski, the Founder of Typsim watches. Matthew shares his journey from architect to watch designer while emphasizing the emotional and technical challenges of creating timepieces. The conversation delves into the significance of watches as cultural artifacts, the importance of understanding watchma...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Michael Clerizo. Michael is a London-based American journalist who is noted for his in-depth analysis of bespoke luxury products for Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and other major publications. He recently authored a new book titled “Greubel Forsey: The Art of Invention”, which releases on Amazon on...

 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Joshua Blank and Emily Rosenberg, founders of Papar Watch Company. The conversation delves into the iterative design process, the challenges of manufacturing partnerships, investment decisions, and the dynamics of running a small family business. They discuss their unique journey into the watch industry,...

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by George Bamford, founder and CEO of Bamford London. Ariel and George dive right into the evolving trends in the watch industry, particularly the colorful watch trend and its implications for retailers and consumers. They explore the psychology behind watch choices, the recent controversial launch...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by the creator of the OAK Collection, Patrick Getreide. They begin by diving into Patrick's unique approach to watch collecting, the emotional connections to timepieces, and the evolution of the hobby from solitary to social. Patrick shares insights on the importance of displaying collections and...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Peter Cho, the Co-founder of Jack Mason Watches. They dive right into Jack Mason’s collaboration with Dr. Pepper and how that came to fruition, as well as the design process and community reaction to the collaboration. Ariel and Peter also cover the launch of the Canton collection, the differences between...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Robert Tran, the Co-Founder of UNDONE Watches. Ariel and Robert dive into the conversation discussing the unique watch culture in Hong Kong, the evolution of watch manufacturing, and the innovative approach Undone takes towards customization and e-commerce. Robert shares his insights into the challenges o...

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Mitrajit Bhattacharya as they dive into the luxury watch industry in India, focusing on the country’s unique position within it. They discuss the historical context of luxury watches in India dating back to British colonialism, and how cultural appreciation for luxury in India differs significantly from Ch...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Jan Edocs, the CEO of Doxa Watches. Jan and Ariel jump right into the rich history of Doxa and its significant history and legacy in the diving watch arena. Jan shares insights on the importance of functionality, and why craftsmanship and controlled distribution are key to maintaining brand integrity in t...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by author and watch collector Mitch Katz. The two dive right into Mitch’s journey into watch collecting, the stories behind his collection, and the emotional connections that come with it. As Mitch shares his insights on the personal nature of his collecting he also expands on the emotional connection to wat...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Christophe Hoppe, the Founder of Bausele watches based out of Australia. They discuss Christophe's journey from working in the Swiss watch industry to establishing his own brand in Australia while seeking a new life and opportunity. The conversation explores the cultural influences on watch design, the ev...