Best Ariel and Wei Podcasts (2025)

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A Deeper Look Into Swiss Manufacturing with Stephen Roemer of SWC Watches 1:07:03

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This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Stephen Roemer, the Founder of Swiss Watch Company. Ariel and Stephen begin their discussion by dissecting the complexities of watch manufacturing, particularly the differences between Swiss and Chinese production, and Stephen shares his insights on the cha…

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Revolutionizing Watch Publications with Wei Koh 1:08:54

4d ago1:08:54

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This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Wei Koh, the Founder of Revolution Media and the Rake Magazine. Ariel and Wei dive right into the evolution of watch media since they both started in the industry, and the current challenges that publications today have when it comes to attracting new audie…

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The Artful Intersection of Beauty and Functionality with Max Resnick 1:03:23

11d ago1:03:23

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This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by independent watch designer Max Resnick.The two begin the show talking about the intricacies of watch design, the importance of consumer reactions, and the role of beauty in luxury timepieces. They discuss the challenges of innovation in established brands w…

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Vartkess Knadjian: A Story of Heritage and the Untold History of British Watchmaking 1:04:42

20d ago1:04:42

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This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Vartkess Knadjian, the CEO of Backes & Strauss. Ariel and Vartkess start their conversation by exploring the rich history of British watchmaking, the evolution of the watch industry in Ethiopia, and the dynamics of the diamond market. Vartkess shares his fa…

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From Gemstones to Timepieces with Jared Silver of SH Silver & Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry 1:01:08

26d ago1:01:08

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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 inn…

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Rolex: A Gateway to Luxury with David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company 51:30

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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 …

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BRAND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN HONG KONG WITH ALFRED LUNG 1:09:01

1M ago1:09:01

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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…

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DATA TRANSPARENCY IN THE WATCH INDUSTRY WITH HAMZA MASOOD OF WATCH CHARTS 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

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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 challen…

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STORYTELLING IN THE WATCH MEDIA LANDSCAPE WITH SEAN LORENTZEN 55:11

2M ago55:11

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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 st…

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SOCIAL DYNAMICS IN WATCH COLLECTING WITH TONY TRAINA OF UNPOLISHED WATCHES 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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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 d…

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THE JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY IN COLLECTING WITH GEORGE BAMFORD 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

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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 co…

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THE COMPLEXITY OF WATCHMAKING AND MANUFACTURING WITH ZACH SMITH OF HOUR PRECISION 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

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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 you…

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NAVIGATING THE WATCH MARKET WITH EDOUARD CAUMON OF WATCHFINDER 1:05:07

3M ago1:05:07

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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. Edou…

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WATCH INDUSTRY REALITY CHECK WITH DAVID BREDAN OF ABTW 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

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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,…

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BUILDING A LEGACY: AN INTRODUCTION TO RZE WATCHES WITH HUIY TANG 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

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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, engagin…

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THE JOURNEY FROM ENTHUSIAST TO BRAND FOUNDER WITH JOHN LILEY OF MARKWELL WATCHES 1:07:12

3M ago1:07:12

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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 industr…

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INDEPENDENT VOICES IN THE WATCH INDUSTRY WITH ALON BEN JOSEPH OF ACE JEWELERS 1:18:25

4M ago1:18:25

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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 wa…

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WATCH ANGELS AND FREDERIQUE CONSTANT WORLDTIMER COLLABORATION WITH GUIDO BENEDINI AND NIELS EGGERDING 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

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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 ident…

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MATTHEW ZINSKI’S DESIGN EVOLUTION FROM ARCHITECTURE TO TYPSIM WATCHES. 1:04:45

4M ago1:04:45

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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 …

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THE INNOVATIVE AND RISK-TAKING HISTORY OF GREUBEL FORSEY WITH MICHAEL CLERIZO 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

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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: …

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Brutalism and Vintage Aesthetics in Watch Design with Joshua Blank and Emily Rosenberg of Papar Watch Company 1:04:59

5M ago1:04:59

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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 discu…

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George Bamford On Missed Opportunities, Elitism, & Collector Psychology. 1:09:18

5M ago1:09:18

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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 beh…

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EXPLORING THE OAK COLLECTION: LIFE LESSONS FROM WATCH COLLECTING WITH PATRICK GETREIDE 1:04:01

5M ago1:04:01

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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…

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CREATING VALUE BEYOND THE PRODUCT WITH PETER CHO OF JACK MASON WATCHES 1:05:22

5M ago1:05:22

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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 …

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THE ESSENCE OF LUXURY AND INDIVIDUALITY WITH ROBERT TRAN OF UNDONE WATCHES 1:03:10

6M ago1:03:10

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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.…

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THE EXPANSION OF THE INDIAN WATCH MARKET FEATURING MITRAJIT BHATTACHARYA 1:09:30

6M ago1:09:30

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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…

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CRAFTSMANSHIP: THE HEART OF DOXA WATCHES WITH JAN EDOCS 1:03:58

6M ago1:03:58

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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 distrib…

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THE JOURNEY OF A WATCH COLLECTOR FEATURING AUTHOR MITCH KATZ 1:05:02

6M ago1:05:02

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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 h…

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FROM DEEP IN THE SWISS WATCH INDUSTRY TO FOUNDING A WATCH BRAND IN AUSTRALIA WITH CHRISTOPHE HOPPE OF BAUSELE. 1:04:57

7M ago1:04:57

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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 explore…

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WATCHES TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH VJ GERONIMO OF ORIS 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

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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 oth…

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IMAGINARY VINTAGE: THE CONCEPT BEHIND ALBISHORN WATCHES WITH SÉBASTIEN CHAULMONTET 1:04:27

7M ago1:04:27

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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 m…

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THE FUTURE OF WATCH TRANSACTIONS WITH THE FOUNDERS OF CHRONO HUNTER 1:03:35

7M ago1:03:35

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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 prop…

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EXPLORING AESTHETICS IN THE WATCH INDUSTRY WITH MO COPPOLETTA 1:04:17

8M ago1:04:17

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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 design…

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BALANCING INNOVATION AND TRADITION AT SHINOLA WITH GREG VERRAS 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

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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 Shi…

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THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND RESURGENCE OF FAVRE LEUBA WITH PATRIK HOFFMANN 1:03:52

8M ago1:03:52

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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 tw…

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THE ART OF WATCH REPAIR AND RESTORATION WITH DR. GREG PETRONZI OF TRUE PATINA 1:04:52

8M ago1:04:52

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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 watch…

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UNDERSTANDING THE INDIAN LUXURY MARKET WITH SHILPA DHAMIJA 1:06:30

8M ago1:06:30

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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 indus…

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THE EVOLUTION OF WATCH BLOGGING AND ALGORITHM CHASING FEATURING KARAR AIMER OF IFL WATCHES 1:03:57

9M ago1:03:57

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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 th…

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A MICRO BRAND WITH QUALITY AND DESIRABILITY FEATURING RYAN TORRES AND REAGAN COOK OF VAER WATCHES 1:05:23

9M ago1:05:23

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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 discu…

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The Inspiration Behind The Helicon Watch Company with Jonathan Bordell 1:05:58

9M ago1:05:58

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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 …

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The Importance of Engaging Content in the Retail Industry with Mark Bernardo of Teddy Baldassarre. 1:07:59

9M ago1:07:59

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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 S…

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BUILDING A STRONG COMMUNITY AS A MICRO-BRAND WITH ALAN TSAO OF TSAO BALTIMORE 1:03:32

10M ago1:03:32

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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 st…

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THE POWER OF ENGAGING THE WATCH COMMUNITY WITH PERRI DASH OF THE WRIST CHECK PODCAST 1:05:09

10M ago1:05:09

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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 natur…

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Authenticity in Watch Content with Ben Cook of Ben’s Watches 1:06:44

10M ago1:06:44

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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…

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The Missed Opportunity in the Watch Industry to Tell More Stories with Jason Heaton 1:09:07

10M ago1:09:07

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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…

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Creating an Appetite for Watchmaking with Matthieu Haverlan of Ulysse Nardin 1:02:58

11M ago1:02:58

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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 Matthieu Haverlan, the Managing Director at Ulysse Nardin. Ariel starts the show by having Matthieu talk about his rising path through Ulysse Nardin from…

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A Look at the Career of a Personal Curator With Kelly Yoch 1:02:28

11M ago1:02:28

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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 Kelly Yoch, a personal curator at Collectability.com. To start the show Ariel asks about Kelly’s first job in watches at Hamilton Jewelers, and how Europ…

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The Transformation of Modern Watch Journalism With Roberta Naas 1:05:50

11M ago1:05:50

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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 the incredibly accomplished journalist, Roberta Naas. To start the show Ariel has Roberta dive into her initial journey into journalism and how she found…

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A PEEK INTO THE MODERN MICROBRAND, ASTOR AND BANKS, WITH ANDREW PEREZ 1:05:07

11M ago1:05:07

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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 Andrew Perez, the Founder of Astor and Banks. To start the show Ariel and Andrew talk about the different classifications that are given to watch brands,…

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WHERE TIMEPIECES AND OCEAN CONSERVATION MEET WITH GEOFF SHESTER OF OCEANA 1:09:21

12M ago1:09:21

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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 author and doctor, Geoff Shester, the California Campaign Director & Senior Scientist at Oceana. To start the show Ariel has Geoff share details on the l…

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