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Jan 28
The Business of Watches [013] Norqain CEO Ben Küffer On The NHL Partnership And The Challenge Of Standing Out In A Crowded Market
On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, we head to Nidau, Switzerland, where we sit down with Ben Küffer, the young Chief Executive Officer of family-owned watch brand Norqain. It's a frank discussion of the challenges of starting a brand and creating a signature watch ... Show More
59m 34s
Jan 21
The Business of Watches [012] Manuel Emch, The Head Of Louis Erard And 'The Numbers Guy' At Kollokium, On How To Build A Successful Swiss Watch Brand
On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, we wrangled some time with someone who was born into the world of the Swiss watch industry but who has taken an outsider's path to business success. Manuel Emch is the managing director of Louis Erard and also one-third of the ra ... Show More
1h 25m
Jan 14
The Business of Watches [011] The Head Of Montblanc's Timepieces Division Laurent Lecamp On Minerva, Hairsprings, And What's Next For The Brand
On this week's The Business of Watches, we head to Villeret, Switzerland, and the storied Swiss watchmaker Minerva. The brand, founded in 1858, is truly the jewel within Montblanc's watchmaking division, which itself is part of Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont. Laurent Lecamp ... Show More
54m 20s
Feb 2024
The Value Of 'Swiss Made', What's In A Watch Prize?, And The Ultimate Collaboration Watch
<p>This week on <a href="https://anchor.fm/ablogtowatchweekly">aBlogtoWatch Weekly</a>, our trio grows to a quarter, as Ripley joins Ariel, Rick, and David to discuss the latest in watches. Ariel's written an article asking whether the Swiss Made label still holds value and c ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
123. Watch Swag, Swiss Protectionism, And Bedazzling Patek Philippes
<p>This week on <a href="https://anchor.fm/ablogtowatchweekly">aBlogtoWatch Weekly</a>, it's a full house with Ripley, Rick, Ariel, and David chiming in on the latest in watches. Ariel explores his recent column on the Swiss Made label, Ripley and Ariel opine on Philipp Plein ... Show More
1h 27m
Nov 2020
GucciFest 2020 Review + Was The Festival Worth the Watch? Ft. Harry Styles and Billie Eilish
Hello legendaries, in this podcast episode I discuss all about Gucci Fest. Gucci Fest was a digital festival that featured everything fashion, lifestyle, music, and your favorite celebrities. On the other hand, was it worth the watch? “2020 has surely been a remarkable year ... Show More
5m 25s
Jun 2023
Rolex: Timeless Excellence - [Business Breakdowns, Forever Episode]
Today, we are running a special episode from our show Business Breakdowns. In this conversation, Ben Clymer does an incredible job breaking down what makes Rolex so special. If you enjoy this episode, follow Business Breakdowns for more discussions like this. Founded in the UK in ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2021
Demna Gvasalia: “Couture Is The Most Sustainable Way of Consuming”
<p>The revival of Balenciaga’s long-dormant couture collection was the most anticipated event of the July 2021 haute couture season, and the first since the house’s namesake, Cristóbal Balenciaga, shuttered his salon in 1968.</p> <p>BoF’s founder and CEO Imran Amed was granted ex ... Show More
43m 29s