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
Nov 24
Marc Michel-Amadry on Heritage and Innovation at Girard-Perregaux
<p> In this episode of Superlative, host Ariel Adams, founder of aBlogtoWatch.com, speaks with Marc Michel-Amadry, the Managing Director of Girard-Perregaux, for a deep and thoughtful conversation on the legacy, innovation, and future direction of one of Switzerland’s most histor ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 17
Building the Future of American Watchmaking with Josh Shapiro of J.N. Shapiro Watches
<p> On this episode of Superlative, host Ariel Adams sits down with Josh Shapiro, the founder and CEO of J.N. Shapiro Watches, for a deep look into how one of the most impressive independent American watchmaking operations has taken shape in Southern California. Josh shares the e ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 10
Inside the World of Watch PR with Pascal Brandt
<p>In this episode of Superlative, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams sits down with Pascal Brandt, a longtime journalist and communications executive whose public relations career has spanned some of the most prestigious names in Swiss watchmaking, including Panerai, Vach ... Show More
1h 10m
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 2m
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