Superlative

 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...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by VJ Geronimo, the CEO of The Americas at Oris. They discuss how watch media, especially podcasts, have been a way for those in the industry to stay updated with what is going on in other segments of the industry as well as their colleagues and other brands. Ariel and VJ dive into the importance...

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by Dr. Sébastien Chaulmontet, the owner of Albishorn Watches and prominent figure in the watchmaking industry. Ariel and Sébastien jump right into the emotional connections designers have with their creations and the challenges of originality in a market filled with re-editions. As the conversation...

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Sam Rayner and Max Nordigian, founders of Chrono Hunter, a platform designed to help individuals buy and sell luxury watches. Ariel has Sam and Max start the show by diving into the history and purpose of Chrono Hunter while discussing the unique value proposition of their service, which connects buyers an...

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by designer, Mo Coppoletta. Throughout the conversation Ariel and Mo discuss the intricate relationship between aesthetics and functionality in modern watch design. Mo emphasizes the importance of personal experience and cultural influences in shaping a designer’s unique vision. The conversation explores the...

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Greg Verras, the Design Director at Shinola. The show starts with the two discussing Greg’s journey to Shinola, which involved his time at Fossil as an Associate Watch Designer for Diesel, and how he has emphasized the importance of passion in design at Shinola for almost 12 years now. Ariel and Greg talk...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Patrik Hoffmann, the Chairman and CEO of Favre Leuba. Ariel starts by asking Patrik to dive into his journey in the watch industry such as his previous role as the Former CEO of Ulysse Nardin, and what lessons he learned from that time in his career. The two talk about the relaunch of Favre Leuba represen...

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Dr. Greg Petronzi, the Founder of True Patina. Ariel and Greg begin the show by diving into the obsession with watches and the connection between watches and other hobbies. Dr. Petronzi, who holds a Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology, explores the idea of watches as tools that give men a sense of power and th...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Shilpa Dhamija, the Founder of Luxury Volt and an Indian luxury market expert. To start the show Ariel and Shilpa dive into the potential for India to become a major destination in the luxury watch world market and the growing development of the watch industry in the country. Shilpa talks about the import...

 This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Karar Aimer, the Founder of IFL Watches. To start the show Ariel and Karar discuss the evolution of blogging and the role of bloggers in sharing knowledge and advocating for the watch industry. Karar talks about the current challenges of creating content that both satisfies the audience and the always cha...

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Ryan Torres and Reagan Cook, co-founders of Vaer Watches. To start the show, Ariel has Ryan and Reagan open up about their experiences as exhibitors at watch shows and the challenges and opportunities they have faced so far in the watch industry. They discuss the importance of attending watch shows for net...

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Jonathan Bordell, the Co-Founder of The Helicon Watch Company. To start the show Ariel has Jonathan discuss his experience in the watch industry and the initial challenges he faced as a brand and compa...

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Mark Bernardo, the Director of Editorial Content at Teddy Baldassarre. Ariel has Mark discuss his experience in the watch industry from his time as the Senior Editor of WatchTime Magazine to where he i...

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Alan Tsao, the Founder of Tsao Baltimore. To start the show Alan shares with us how and why he started his own watch brand after his wife suggested he stop buying so many watches and to just start his...

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Perri Dash, the Co-Founder of the Wrist Check Podcast. Ariel and Perri explore the success and popularity of watch podcasts, despite the non-visual nature of the medium in a sometimes non-visual space....

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Ben Cook, content creator and founder of Ben’s Watches. To start the show Ariel dive right into the challenges that appear when trying to create engaging content that is authentic and true to themselve...

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Jason Heaton, an author, podcaster, and timepiece enthusiast who reviews dive watches and much more. To start the show Ariel and Jason talk about how the culture of watchmaking is just as much of an in...