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 Joe Kirk, the Brand Curator for Grand Seiko. To start the show Ariel and Joe talk about how they first met when Joe was creating videos on his passion for Japanese ... Show More
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Chris Wiegand of LÜM-TEC on Engineering Watches, Not Just Marketing Them
This week on Superlative, Ariel Adams sits down with Chris Wiegand, president of LÜM-TEC and founder of Wiegand Custom Watch, to explore the reality behind building watches from the ground up. From hand applying lume to early Omega and Panerai dials to running manufacturing and d ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 16
Richard Benc of Studio Underd0g on Turning a Passion Project Into a Global Watch Brand
On this episode of Superlative, our host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Richard Benc, founder of Studio Underd0g, to discuss the evolution of one of the most recognizable modern microbrands. Richard explains how the brand grew from a small proof of concept rele ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 9
Lex Borrero on Disruption, Storytelling, and How Culture Shapes Watch Community
On this episode of Superlative, our host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by entrepreneur and music industry executive Lex Borrero for a wide ranging conversation about culture, storytelling, and the evolving world of watch collecting. Drawing from his experience bu ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2024
The Deep Track, Ep. 30 - Danny Milton
Send a textThis week we welcome the new VP of Content for Teddy Baldassarre, Danny Milton to the podcast. Danny has a wealth of experience around watches from his time as Managing Editor at Hodinkee, and brings a cultural perspective to new releases alongside examinations of hist ... Show More
44m 40s
Sep 2023
Fratello Talks: Japanese Watchmaking
<p>In this episode of Fratello Talks, the team (Lex, Nacho, and RJ) talks about Japanese watchmaking. From Citizen to Grand Seiko, we talk about the craftsmanship in Japanese watches, the Zaratsu polishing method, the movements, and what we've seen during our visits to Japan ... Show More
24m 19s
Feb 2021
Making a MasterClass with Joe Holder
Guess who’s back! Our beloved co-host Joe Holder back on the show today! For those of you who are new to meeting Joe, Joe is the founder of The Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, Co-Founder of System of Service, and also my best friend! If you haven’t gotten to know him yet, he ... Show More
43m 44s
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
Sep 2022
Trader Joe’s: Grocer to the Overeducated and Underpaid - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 76]
This is Zack Fuss, an investor at Irenic Capital and today we are breaking down Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s is not a typical grocery chain. Their stores offer less choice, very few brands, constantly changing product lines, and no online option. Yet, they are adored and highly pro ... Show More
50m 55s