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The Western Spirit - With Ariel WhitmanHe Bet $200 Million on the World’s Most Hated Country — "The Safest Place on Earth" | Sylvan AdamsIn this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Sylvan Adams — Israeli-Canadian billionaire, philanthropist, and President of the World Jewish Congress (Israel Region).After October 7th, Adams made a bold decision: to double down on Israel.He has invested over $200 million into the country’s future — from rebuilding critical infrastructure in the south to strengthening key institutions and supporting long-term growth.Why would someone choose to invest so heavily in Israel during a time of war?Adams explains why he believes Israel is not only worth investing in — but is the safest place in the world for Jews...
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STANDARD H PodcastEp. 165 - Ariel Adams (A Blog to Watch)Ariel Adams didn’t just start a blog. He left his day job as a lawyer and started an entire media outlet. I was deeply interested in sitting down with Ariel, someone who is well-connected, and for all intents and purposes, is an industry insider in a way very few are. Ariel knows the watch industry as well if not better than most, he’s been a very long term player in the space, and has a grasp on things in a way many of us can learn from. I’m excited to share this very poignant conversation with all of...
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SuperlativeTwo Men and Their Watches with Author Matt HranekThis week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by multifaceted watch enthusiast and author of "A Man and His Watch”, Matt Hranek. Ariel and Matt dive right into Matt’s diverse career journey from photography, writing, and media, and why the emotional connection to watches is such a significant aspect of the hobby they both love. They discuss the current landscape paved by curators playing a vital role in filtering information and guiding consumer choice, and the importance of engaging storytelling in watch marketing. The two talk about why accessibility in watch pricing is a...
2025-06-301h 06SuperlativeTwo Men and Their Watches with Author Matt HranekThis week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by multifaceted watch enthusiast and author of "A Man and His Watch”, Matt Hranek. Ariel and Matt dive right into Matt’s diverse career journey from photography, writing, and media, and why the emotional connection to watches is such a significant aspect of the hobby they both love. They discuss the current landscape paved by curators playing a vital role in filtering information and guiding consumer choice, and the importance of engaging storytelling in watch marketing. The two talk about why accessibility in watch pricing is a...
2025-06-301h 06SuperlativeTHE INNOVATIVE AND RISK-TAKING HISTORY OF GREUBEL FORSEY WITH MICHAEL CLERIZO 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: The Art of Invention”, which releases on Amazon on February 28th. Throughout their engaging conversation, Ariel Adams and Michael Clerizo explore the unique perspective of independent watchmakers, the story behind the luxury brand Greubel Forsey, and how Gruebel Forsey's journey truly reflects innovation and risk-taking in watc...
2025-02-031h 06SuperlativeTHE INNOVATIVE AND RISK-TAKING HISTORY OF GREUBEL FORSEY WITH MICHAEL CLERIZO 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: The Art of Invention”, which releases on Amazon on February 28th. Throughout their engaging conversation, Ariel Adams and Michael Clerizo explore the unique perspective of independent watchmakers, the story behind the luxury brand Greubel Forsey, and how Gruebel Forsey's journey truly reflects innovation and risk-taking in watc...
2025-02-031h 06SuperlativeWATCHES TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH VJ GERONIMO OF ORIS 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 of community engagement in the watch industry and how focusing on building community relationships enhances brand loyalty with their customers. Geronimo shares his insights on American consumer behavior, t...
2024-11-251h 04SuperlativeWATCHES TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH VJ GERONIMO OF ORIS 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 of community engagement in the watch industry and how focusing on building community relationships enhances brand loyalty with their customers. Geronimo shares his insights on American consumer behavior, t...
2024-11-251h 04SuperlativeTHE EVOLUTION OF WATCH BLOGGING AND ALGORITHM CHASING FEATURING KARAR AIMER OF IFL WATCHES 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 changing algorithm on todays’ social media platforms. He emphasizes the importance of creativity and variety in content creation while highlighting the opportunities for watch content creators in the industry. Ariel Adams and Karar Amar als...
2024-09-301h 03SuperlativeTHE EVOLUTION OF WATCH BLOGGING AND ALGORITHM CHASING FEATURING KARAR AIMER OF IFL WATCHES 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 changing algorithm on todays’ social media platforms. He emphasizes the importance of creativity and variety in content creation while highlighting the opportunities for watch content creators in the industry. Ariel Adams and Karar Amar als...
2024-09-301h 03SuperlativeThe Inspiration Behind The Helicon Watch Company with Jonathan Bordell 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 company. He shares his insights on the resistance to change within the industry and the difficulties of selling watches online. Jonathan also talks about the importance of storytelling and the need for a reason be...
2024-09-161h 05SuperlativeThe Inspiration Behind The Helicon Watch Company with Jonathan Bordell 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 company. He shares his insights on the resistance to change within the industry and the difficulties of selling watches online. Jonathan also talks about the importance of storytelling and the need for a reason be...
2024-09-161h 05SuperlativeBUILDING A STRONG COMMUNITY AS A MICRO-BRAND WITH ALAN TSAO OF TSAO BALTIMORE 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 own company. He talks about how he focuses on creating unique and different designs, and how the company was able to use pre-launch marketing to generate interest before la...
2024-09-021h 03SuperlativeBUILDING A STRONG COMMUNITY AS A MICRO-BRAND WITH ALAN TSAO OF TSAO BALTIMORE 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 own company. He talks about how he focuses on creating unique and different designs, and how the company was able to use pre-launch marketing to generate interest before la...
2024-09-021h 03SuperlativeTHE POWER OF ENGAGING THE WATCH COMMUNITY WITH PERRI DASH OF THE WRIST CHECK PODCAST 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. They discuss the passion and connection that drives watch podcasts, as well as the role of community in the growth of these shows. The two also delve into the challenges of monetizing content c...
2024-08-261h 05SuperlativeTHE POWER OF ENGAGING THE WATCH COMMUNITY WITH PERRI DASH OF THE WRIST CHECK PODCAST 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. They discuss the passion and connection that drives watch podcasts, as well as the role of community in the growth of these shows. The two also delve into the challenges of monetizing content c...
2024-08-261h 05SuperlativeSTOKING THE FIRE WITH JONNY GARRETT OF WILLIAM WOOD WATCHES 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 Jonny Garrett, the Founder of William Wood Watches. To start the show Ariel has Jonny dive into his podcast channel where he offers some of his knowledge and guidance to young entrepreneurs and anyone who is eager to learn. Jonny elaborates on the brand being a Firefighter themed luxury watch brand from London in honor of Jonny’s late grandfather, William Wood. Ariel and Jonny talk about th...
2024-04-011h 04SuperlativeSTOKING THE FIRE WITH JONNY GARRETT OF WILLIAM WOOD WATCHES 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 Jonny Garrett, the Founder of William Wood Watches. To start the show Ariel has Jonny dive into his podcast channel where he offers some of his knowledge and guidance to young entrepreneurs and anyone who is eager to learn. Jonny elaborates on the brand being a Firefighter themed luxury watch brand from London in honor of Jonny’s late grandfather, William Wood. Ariel and Jonny talk about th...
2024-04-011h 04SuperlativeCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CASIO WATCHES WITH RIPLEY SELLERS OF ABTWThis 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 our very own ABTW team member and Associate Editor, Ripley Sellers. To start the show Ariel and Ripley reflect on their self-proclaimed “amateur historian” statuses in regards to their passion and interest in the brand, and how they have learned even more over the last several days of being hands on with some of their archive pieces. Ripley shares how he loves these unique and some...
2024-03-251h 16SuperlativeCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CASIO WATCHES WITH RIPLEY SELLERS OF ABTWThis 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 our very own ABTW team member and Associate Editor, Ripley Sellers. To start the show Ariel and Ripley reflect on their self-proclaimed “amateur historian” statuses in regards to their passion and interest in the brand, and how they have learned even more over the last several days of being hands on with some of their archive pieces. Ripley shares how he loves these unique and some...
2024-03-251h 16SuperlativeFOCUSING ON BRAND AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS WITH STEVEN ROSTOVSKY - ROSTOVSKY WATCHES This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Steven Rostovsky, the Founder of Rostovsky Watches. To start the show the two connect on both being residents of Los Angeles while having to travel the world in the watch community. Ariel has Steven talk about his start into watch trading initially, and they dive into the increase of modern retail pricing compared to years before. The two go back and forth on the impact that the cost of production h...
2023-08-071h 05SuperlativeWATCH DESIGN WITH CURIOSITY IN MIND WITH OLIVIER GAUD OF OLIGO WATCHES This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Olivier Gaud, the Founder of Oligo Watches. Ariel starts the show by having Olivier talk about some of the things he has picked up on after listening to past episodes of Superlative before today's interview, and the two also dive into why Olivier decided to create this brand. Olivier talks about how he wanted to take the big and complicated watches of today and just efficiently reduce as much as h...
2023-07-311h 00SuperlativeCHALLENGING PERCEPTIONS WITH OCTAVIO GARCIA OF GORILLA WATCHES This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Octavio Garcia, the Founding Partner of Gorilla Watches. To start the show Ariel asks Octavio about the 11 years of career that he spent designing at Audemars Piguet, and they talk about the brand's impact on the industry over the years. Ariel asks about Octavio’s decision to go out on his own as an entrepreneur, and Octavio talks about how he needed to have that experience of starting his own bra...
2023-07-171h 01
Ariel's Entertainment PodcastEP. 320- Don't Miss A Beat! Special Guest Recording Artist Sarah Adams!In This Episode 320 We Have Special Guest Recording Artist "Sarah Adams” Who Tells Us How She Became A Music Artist, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, and how to make it your passion/purpose/living! Follow & Support “Sarah Adams" Instagram @sarah.adams.music & Website: sarahadamsmusic.comFollow & Support Me @ Venmo- @Ariel-Castillo-4 PayPal- Paypal.me/arielent TIKTOK- @Arielent.com Ariel Castillo Soundcloud Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arielentpod/ Website- Arielent.comBeco...
2023-05-1534 min
Spending TimeChatGPT Dropships A Microbrand Watch, Failing To Predict The MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold, And What To Expect At Watches And WondersOn this week’s episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is trapped in an airplane over the ocean, so Rick and David are joined once again by Alex from Fifth Wrist Radio. The gents get cracking with a discussion of Jake's recent article on microbrands, finally putting to bed the debate over how to define the word! An hour or so before it was released, the team makes predictions about what the MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold will be, and then follow that up with their reactions to what it actually is. Spoiler alert: they're disappointed! Then, Rick is joined for an in...
2023-03-091h 00Spending TimeThe Perils Of Collecting Advice, More Watches & Wonders Predictions, The Return Of Daniel Roth, And Is In-House Actually Good For The Watch Industry?On this week’s episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Sylvain Berneron from Breitling. To kick off the show, it’s a discussion about whether or not watch collecting advice is actually intended to benefit consumers, or if people would just be better off ignoring all of it, and simply buying whatever timepieces they actually enjoy. From there, it’s a discussion of what our hosts think might be unveiled at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 from Parmigiani Fleurier, Roger Dubuis, A. Lange Söhne, IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, and more. The conversation then turns to whether...
2023-03-0257 minSpending TimeA Tiffany Dial DON Double Red Rolex Daytona, Finding The Bottom Of The Horological Barrel, And Guessing Which Lake Will Inspire Grand Seiko NextThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Rick and David replace Ariel with Simon from Escapement24 and Alex from Fifth Wrist Radio. The team dive right in with a discussion of IYKYK watches, and everyone takes issue with the celebration of brands making small changes to existing models and charging an outrageous premium. Then, it's on to another round of Watches and Wonders 2023 prognostication, with three more exhibiting brands. Of course, there's a discussion of new releases and at the top of the pile is a curious piece that looks like a cat. Plus, is Baume and Mercier finally...
2023-02-2358 minSpending TimeHorological Spam, Triple Wristing, IWC And Daniel Wellington And Seiko Reaction VideosThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by inboxes filled with unsolicited email from watch brands. After a brief discussion about princely double wristing, the guys have a discussion about the best way watch brands can and should communicate with its customers (and potential customers), including how brands have shifted marketing tactics and why. Then they dive into another round of predictions for a few of the brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders 2023, including wishes for Chanel and puzzling over Oris. And since Seiko released a new watch, it's time for another round o...
2023-02-1656 minSpending TimeA Shedload Of Audemars Piguets, Watches And Wonders 2023 Bathroom Predictions, The Comeback Of The Dress Watch, And NFT RainbowsThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David keep it simple with no guests and but no less lively discussion than you're used to! To kick things off by looking ahead to Watches and Wonders 2023, with predictions for some of the biggest brands and a discussion on how brands decided what to release and when. The gang muses about the comeback of the dress watch, and then gets into the bevy of new releases that have been released in the past week, including a shedload of Audemars Piguets. There's an inevitable discussion of the merit of...
2023-02-0959 minSpending TimeThe Omega Sighmaster Super Racing, Iced-Out Casios, Fire Island Grail Watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre Honey, And Cristiano Ronaldo Gets A Free WatchThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. The group wastes no time and starts off with a discussion of the perpetual dissatisfaction of watch enthusiasts by asking whether there's such thing an "Exit Watch," which inevitably evolves into a conversation about the guys' favorite personal watches and Ariel disclosing that he has so many watches, he forgets he owns some of them. Then, the gang has thoughts on CR7's Al-Nasser welcome gift, on the Swiss watch...
2023-02-0359 minSpending TimeRolex's Lawyers Get Bored, The Least Sexy Complication, A National Peanut Butter Day Watch, And The Trouble With Watch AccuracyThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Pete McConvill of the eponymous YouTube channel! Things start out with Ariel seeming to have broken his own rules and made a list; he's quick to reframe the situation as a simple collection of thoughts, not to the exclusion of other thoughts. The conversation touches on why the current market favors wild colors, the merits of reporting movement accuracy, and superfluous complications (plus David discusses samples that have broken during the review process---yikes!). The group discusses whether Rolex was in the right threatening legal action...
2023-01-2657 minSpending TimeRolex v Casio Battle Royale, Dreading A Vintage Reissue With 40,000 Feet Of Water Resistance And A $1 Million Resale Price, Protecting Your Watches From Ninjas, Horological Toyotathon, And Defending The TAG Heuer SolargraphThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, David, and Rick are joined by Jose Pereztroika of Perezcope! The team talks about three races they hope will stop before they finish: the race to the top (of the grey market), the race to the archives (for reissues), and the race to the bottom (of the ocean). That discussion branches off into vintage watches, auctions, and Jose's favorite release of 2022. Of course, how could Shakira not come up in a watch podcast, so the guys weigh in on whether they'd buy a Rolex or a Casio if they could only...
2023-01-1957 minSuperlativeSUPERLATIVE: AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR HOST ARIEL ADAMS WITH RICHARD ATKINSON This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Richard Atkinson, who Co-hosts the ABTW Weekly Podcast from ABTW with Ariel. On this special episode Richard and Ariel flip the traditional Superlative script, and Richard interviews Ariel. You get to hear some interesting questions such as Ariel’s first watch purchase, how he managed to end up in Law School, and why he hates classifying anything as his “favorite”. Rick has Ariel dive deeper into the beginning days of ABTW an...
2023-01-161h 05SuperlativeSUPERLATIVE: AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR HOST ARIEL ADAMS WITH RICHARD ATKINSON This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Richard Atkinson, who Co-hosts the ABTW Weekly Podcast from ABTW with Ariel. On this special episode Richard and Ariel flip the traditional Superlative script, and Richard interviews Ariel. You get to hear some interesting questions such as Ariel’s first watch purchase, how he managed to end up in Law School, and why he hates classifying anything as his “favorite”. Rick has Ariel dive deeper into the beginning days of ABTW an...
2023-01-161h 05Spending TimeRolex Writes A Ransom Note, Assessing Steel Alternatives, Seiko Opens A Shoe Store, And The Bop It WatchThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the venerable Rick, Ariel, and David are back with a full agenda! The team starts off by spending over 12 minutes discussing how Rolex bungled its first titanium production watch, then segues into discussing two other watch materials, bronze and alumin(i)um. The guys then discuss Omega's cryptic announcement on Instagram, suggesting that whatever it is, it will likely be disappointing and too expensive. Moving along, the staggering number of Seiko releases last year, more musings on Brick Watch Company, and Panerai responds to last week's ABTW Weekly episode. Plus, Ariel and...
2023-01-1259 minSpending TimeIs Drax The Destroyer The Next Panerai Ambassador?, Dreaming Of A Left-handed Fuchsia Ceramic Rolex, The Illogic Of Vintage Watches, And Modern Uses For ChronographsThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, your favorite horological trio is back together to ring in 2023 with the first episode of Season 2! First and foremost, Rick admits to losing track of Ryan Reynolds. The team talks about recent movies and tries to figure out whether some watches they've seen on TV and in movies were paid placements or not, discuss the financial realities of owning a large watch brand, and heap criticism on the idea of buying vintage watches while praising the brands that are choosing to service them. Then, Ariel insists we stop being cute and calling c...
2023-01-0557 minSpending TimeIs The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak The Most Iconic Watch?, Sylvester Stallone's Wrist, Rainbowpalooza, And Secret Trips To SwitzerlandThis week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's Ariel who's missing, but David has found his way back to the podcasting booth and rejoins Rick for another raucous chat about the latest in watches. The two are joined by Andrew Morgan from WatchFinder & Co., who immediately disappoints Rick when he shares that he is not a soccer/football fan. The trio dissects the murkiness of calling watches "iconic," has a go at a new brand peddling overpriced watches, and humbly predicts what 2023 may hold. Plus, a slew of rainbow watches, a wildly expensive Credor, and David divulges trade secrets!
2022-12-1656 minSpending TimeGaming Rolex's New Pre-Owned Program, Building A Fort Knox For Watches, And The Ascendancy Of OrisFor this week's episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David got lost on the way to his recording studio, so it's just Ariel and Rick---but they're joined by Simon from Escapement24 and Rob Corder of WatchPro! The horological quartet exhaustively unpacks Rolex's pre-owned announcement, lament another massive watch heist, and fret about dropping ceramic watches. Plus, the future of Oris and Chopard's new 5th Avenue boutique!Highlights3:34 Rolex Launches Its "Rolex Certified Pre-Owned" Watch Program29:36 Good Week/Bad WeekWatches Worth £12 Million Stolen From Secure Storage Facility | watchpro.comRolex Prepares To Boost Watch Production With New $1 Billion F...
2022-12-0855 minSpending TimeBanging The Gavel On The Rolex Daytona, Hungarian Lampposts Vs Ceramic Watches, Protesting With Birthday Cake, And Chronographs As Surveillance ToolsOn this week's episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined once again by Sylvain Berneron, Creative Director at Breitling. The group has it out over brands using auctions to launch new models, diverges from a discussion of the Rolex Daytona to discuss the realities of wear and tear, shares their favorite movie watches, and talks about the practical uses for chronographs. Plus, an update on the ABTW x Raymond Weil project and a new candidate for the best car brand collaboration! Listen below or on the player of your choice.Highlights3:13...
2022-12-0156 minSpending TimeBanging The Gavel On The Rolex Daytona, Hungarian Lampposts Vs Ceramic Watches, Protesting With Birthday Cake, And Chronographs As Surveillance ToolsOn this week's episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined once again by Sylvain Berneron, Creative Director at Breitling. The group has it out over brands using auctions to launch new models, diverges from a discussion of the Rolex Daytona to discuss the realities of wear and tear, shares their favorite movie watches, and talks about the practical uses for chronographs. Plus, an update on the ABTW x Raymond Weil project and a new candidate for the best car brand collaboration! Listen below or on the player of your choice.Highlights3:13...
2022-12-0156 minSpending TimeEnvisioning A Rolex x Toyota Corolla Collaboration, Fortis and Swedish Spies In Volvos, The Bund Brigade, And Tom Ford's Face On The Crown Of Your WatchOn this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David engage in heady discourse for another hour of the latest and greatest in the world of watches. The trio pick apart the divisive automotive watch genre, wonder why a Rolex X Toyota Corolla watch never happened, question the rationale of industry players diversifying their offerings, muse on the merits of expensive watches from fashion brands, and desperately try to tie the World Cup into the conversation. Plus, emotionally satisfying complications, a slew of new watches, the ideal watch for today's tropical Scotsman, and why it's so difficult to b...
2022-11-2455 minSpending TimeEnvisioning A Rolex x Toyota Corolla Collaboration, Fortis and Swedish Spies In Volvos, The Bund Brigade, And Tom Ford's Face On The Crown Of Your WatchOn this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David engage in heady discourse for another hour of the latest and greatest in the world of watches. The trio pick apart the divisive automotive watch genre, wonder why a Rolex X Toyota Corolla watch never happened, question the rationale of industry players diversifying their offerings, muse on the merits of expensive watches from fashion brands, and desperately try to tie the World Cup into the conversation. Plus, emotionally satisfying complications, a slew of new watches, the ideal watch for today's tropical Scotsman, and why it's so difficult to b...
2022-11-2455 minSpending TimeWhen Not To Wear Your Rolex, The Most Limited Watch Ever Made, Tiny Hands, And Celebrating Tourbillonukkah With Free Rainbows And UnicornsOn this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David gallivant through this week's latest articles from aBlogtoWatch and the biggest news from the wider watch world. The team dives into the cutthroat world of watch journalism and the future of watch shows, laments the unlimited string of limited edition watches, and calls out the hypocrisy of watch award shows. Plus, new watches, LVMH demotes the London Stock Exchange, and the unspoken holy trinity of the watch industry is revealed! On a less upbeat note, more watch collections are getting stolen, so keep your watches safe, people!
2022-11-1756 minSpending TimeWhen Not To Wear Your Rolex, The Most Limited Watch Ever Made, Tiny Hands, And Celebrating Tourbillonukkah With Free Rainbows And UnicornsOn this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David gallivant through this week's latest articles from aBlogtoWatch and the biggest news from the wider watch world. The team dives into the cutthroat world of watch journalism and the future of watch shows, laments the unlimited string of limited edition watches, and calls out the hypocrisy of watch award shows. Plus, new watches, LVMH demotes the London Stock Exchange, and the unspoken holy trinity of the watch industry is revealed! On a less upbeat note, more watch collections are getting stolen, so keep your watches safe, people!
2022-11-1756 minSpending TimeAuction World Shenanigans, The Horrible Truth Behind The New Rolex Deepsea Challenge, Saving The Environment The Watch Industry Way, And The Psychology Of Buying Luxury Watches.On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David spend another delightful hour covering all the latest from the watch world. Listen to hear them go green with a discussion of sustainability efforts in the watch industry (including a drop-in from Oris CEO Rolf Studer), think deep about why people even bother buying luxury watches. Hear about another alarming watch theft, an auction house gets eviscerated on social media, and the horrible truth behind the new titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge. You can listen below right now or on the podcast player of your choice.
2022-11-1058 minSpending TimeAuction World Shenanigans, The Horrible Truth Behind The New Rolex Deepsea Challenge, Saving The Environment The Watch Industry Way, And The Psychology Of Buying Luxury Watches.On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David spend another delightful hour covering all the latest from the watch world. Listen to hear them go green with a discussion of sustainability efforts in the watch industry (including a drop-in from Oris CEO Rolf Studer), think deep about why people even bother buying luxury watches. Hear about another alarming watch theft, an auction house gets eviscerated on social media, and the horrible truth behind the new titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge. You can listen below right now or on the podcast player of your choice.
2022-11-1058 minSpending TimeShould The Rolex Farm-Dweller Be A Thing? Plus A Trio Of New Watches That Make Sounds From Omega, Jacob & Co., And Christopher WardFor this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is back from his recent trip in Sicily with Jacob & Co., so our trio of usual hosts reunite to talk about the latest news stories and new releases from this week in the world of watches. To start the show, Ariel asks the ever-important question of whether or not anyone other than Rick (and potentially maybe other farmers) is actually legitimately in favor of daylight savings time, and whether or not the industry can just create a watch for those who do prefer it, which will be able to help them keep...
2022-11-0359 minSpending TimeThe Best Rolex Fake Yet? Why All Titanium Isn’t Created Equal Plus What’s Right And Wrong About The New Patek Philippe WatchesFor this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is still away in Italy with Jacob & Co. so Rick and David are joined by Sylvain from Breitling. To start the show, our trio of hosts get into a deep discussion about all things related to titanium and watchmaking. Given that titanium watches can exist at a remarkably wide range of different prices, Sylvain offers some insight from a manufacturing perspective on what factors can separate expensive titanium watches from affordable ones, and how differences in the production process itself can ultimately influence both the quality of the titanium and the overall watch...
2022-10-2755 minSpending TimeIntegrated Bracelets, Mario Kart Tourbillon Watches, Strict NDA’s, And New Releases from Bremont, Tag Heuer, Hublot, Timex, Tissot, Longines, Patek Philippe, And MoreFor this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, David is away on a secret trip where he has signed a strict non-disclosure agreement and can’t tell anyone where he is going, so Ariel and Rick are joined by Simon from Escapement24 to talk about all of the new releases from this week in the world of watches. After briefly discussing NDA’s and what type of agreement David might have signed, our trio of hosts turn their attention to integrated bracelet sports watches, and how the widespread popularity of the genre is slightly puzzling given that no one actually wears a me...
2022-10-2056 minSpending TimeIntegrated Bracelets, Mario Kart Tourbillon Watches, Strict NDA’s, And New Releases from Bremont, Tag Heuer, Hublot, Timex, Tissot, Longines, Patek Philippe, And MoreFor this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, David is away on a secret trip where he has signed a strict non-disclosure agreement and can’t tell anyone where he is going, so Ariel and Rick are joined by Simon from Escapement24 to talk about all of the new releases from this week in the world of watches. After briefly discussing NDA’s and what type of agreement David might have signed, our trio of hosts turn their attention to integrated bracelet sports watches, and how the widespread popularity of the genre is slightly puzzling given that no one actually wears a me...
2022-10-2056 minSpending TimeSleeping With The Enemy And The Oris Bear, The Faux Patina Debate, And New Watches From Seiko And Tag Heuer, Plus The Economics Of The Luxury Watch Industry With Rob Corder From WatchProFor this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, our usual trio of hosts, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Rob Corder from WatchPro. To kick off the show, we get a quick discussion about the various gifts that watch companies have given throughout the years, including Rob’s favorite Oris Bear pajamas, and this ultimately leads to the question of what would Ariel do with a life-size stature of the Oris Bear if he were to be gifted one for the holidays. From there, it’s a deep dive into the economic side of the luxury watch industry, and Rob expl...
2022-10-1356 minSpending TimeSleeping With The Enemy And The Oris Bear, The Faux Patina Debate, And New Watches From Seiko And Tag Heuer, Plus The Economics Of The Luxury Watch Industry With Rob Corder From WatchProFor this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, our usual trio of hosts, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Rob Corder from WatchPro. To kick off the show, we get a quick discussion about the various gifts that watch companies have given throughout the years, including Rob’s favorite Oris Bear pajamas, and this ultimately leads to the question of what would Ariel do with a life-size stature of the Oris Bear if he were to be gifted one for the holidays. From there, it’s a deep dive into the economic side of the luxury watch industry, and Rob expl...
2022-10-1356 minSpending TimePre-Owned Watches Come To Geneva! Plus A G-Shock Factory Restoration Program And New Watches From Omega, Shinola, Hautlence, And MoreFor this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, our usual trio of hosts, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Cam from the TriWatches Podcast. To kick off the show, our hosts discuss how Geneva is finally going to have its first pre-owned luxury watches event, and ponder what the Swiss version of a pre-owned watches show might look like, given Switzerland’s long-standing reluctance to embrace the secondary market. From there, the conversation shifts to the truth behind the decrease in pre-owned luxury watch prices, and how this recent change is only really allocated to the mega-hype watches that were trading ha...
2022-10-0653 minSpending TimeToo Many Steel Sports Models? What’s The Best Watch Case Material? Plus The Norqain Wild ONE And Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep With Sylvain Berneron from BreitlingToo Many Steel Sports Models? What’s The Best Watch Case Material? Plus The Norqain Wild ONE And Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep With Sylvain Berneron from BreitlingFor this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, everyone has returned from their recent travels, so it’s back to our usual trio of hosts with Ariel, Rick, and David, who are joined by Sylvain Berneron, the Creative Director at Breitling. To kick off the show, our hosts briefly discuss Ariel’s trip with Norqain and David’s experience at an Omega event last week, where they didn’t show the new Speedm...
2022-09-2954 minSpending TimeKings, Queens, Ambassadors, And Crowns. Killing Watch Fairies, Roller Skating Brand Owners, Sirens Everywhere And Watches From Tag Heuer, Bulgari And More.Which Watch Brand Has The Best Ambassadors? Plus In-Depth Reviews Of The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition and New Tag Heuer Formula 1 WatchesFor this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is on the road with Norqain in Switzerland to cover an exciting upcoming launch, so Rick and David are joined by George Bamford from Bamford Watch Department and Simon from Escapement24. After kicking off the show by discovering that George enjoys roller skating, our hosts briefly discuss the recent funeral of Queen Elizabeth II before diving into a deep conversation about watch companies and their brand ambassadors...
2022-09-2256 minSpending TimeIs It Ok For Watch Geeks To Like Smart Watches? Apple Watch Ultra, Smartwatches From Tag Heuer, Louis Vuitton, And Sequent. The Credor Eichi II, Why G-Shock Won’t Make A Smartwatch And PoetryThe Apple Watch Ultra, New Smartwatches From Tag Heuer, Louis Vuitton, And Sequent, Plus A Look At The Credor Eichi II And Why G-Shock Won’t Make A SmartwatchIn this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Andrew from Watchfinder & Co. for a deep dive into the world of smartwatches. Given the recent release of a new generation of Apple Watches and the massive amount of attention that the Apple Watch Ultra has received from traditional collectors and enthusiasts, our hosts kick off the show by answering the question of whether or not th...
2022-09-1559 minSpending TimeAre Watchmakers Listening To Watch Buyers? Plus New Releases From Tudor, Montblanc, Carl F. Bucherer, And Mr. Jones, Plus A Quick Word From Mrs. aBlogtoWatch WeeklyIn this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David sit down with Paul (@f1ptb) to discuss some of their favorite new releases from Geneva Watch Days, along with the latest news and reviews from the greater world of watches. To kick off the show, our quartet of hosts briefly discuss the prices of cheeseburgers in Geneva before diving into a conversation about whether or not watch brands are actually listening to the people who buy their products and the overall influence of the collecting community within the industry. The discussion then turns to some of the watches...
2022-09-0855 minSpending TimeGeneva Watch Days: Has Tudor Pulled A MoonSwatch? Plus, Finding New Reasons To Buy Watches, News And Reviews From Oris, Greubel Forsey, MB&F, Maurice Lacroix, Ulysee Nardin, And H. Moser & Cie.For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and David are in Switzerland, recording live from the ground while covering Geneva Watch Days 2022. To kick off the show, they first take a moment to catch up with Ariel and chat with him about his thoughts on why he feels that the western world needs to create new watch-buying rituals and ultimately find new occasions to purchase timepieces for each other, before then briefly discussing why esports might be a good way to reach the next generation of buyers. From there, it’s all about new watch releases, and the trio di...
2022-09-0158 minSpending Time185,653,333 Reasons To Listen About The Rolex Crash In China, The Most Uncomfortable Watches Of All Time, A Diamond-Set Digital Casio, Plus A Sneak Peek At The New Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Simon from Escapement24, and our quartet of hosts sit down to discuss some of the latest articles and new releases from this week in the world of watches. Last episode, the off-topic question came up about how many whales you could fit inside Wales, and to kick off the show, Matt from the Spirit of Time podcast phones in to inform us that he has done the math, and the country of Wales can fit approximately 185,653,333 blue whales inside of it. After sorting out that important...
2022-08-2559 min
POPULUXETelling Time with Ariel AdamsA digital media publication with close to two million users, ablogtowatch founded by Ariel Adams, educates, helps, and guides consumers in their decision to buy watches and to build their collections. In the 20 years that Ariel has been in the watch collecting space both as an enthusiast and a professional, things appear to have changed and social media have played a big role making watch buying more accessible. Not all is what it seems though. Ariel explains to us why the watch industry is filled with options that far exceed the few norms perpetuated by...
2022-08-1836 minSpending TimeClickbait And Watchmaking With Guest Host Andrew From Watchfinder. Plus Affordable Fun With Seiko And Casio, Along With A Closer Look A Look At The New Seiko Speedtimer And Cartier Pasha GrilleIn this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is away attending to other business, so Rick and David are joined by guest host Andrew — a.k.a. “The Man With The Hands” from Watchfinder & Co. to talk about the latest news and reviews from this week in the world of watches. To start the show, a quick message from Jake, the aBlogtoWatch Social Media & Community Manager, sets off a discussion about how the ever-changing algorithms are forcing everyone to use “Rolex” in YouTube titles as clickbait, which spirals into a conversation about the psychology behind clickbait itself and how the way we consume...
2022-08-1858 minSpending TimeShould Rolex Make A 38mm Submariner? New Watch Reviews From Shinola, Bangalore Watch Company, And G-Shock, Plus A Surprise Interview With Richard Benc From Studio Underd0gIn this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David sit down to discuss some of the latest news stories and noteworthy new releases from this week in the world of watches. The trio kicks off the show with a quick discussion about receiving watches in the mail that you completely forgot that you purchased, along with a brief chat about the longest amount of time that any of them have had to wait in order to receive a watch, and how they cope with that anticipation. From there, the conversation then pivots to Hublot and the brand’s ra...
2022-08-1153 minSpending TimeIs Instagram Ruining Watch Collecting? Plus New Watches and Reviews From Tag Heuer, Parmigiani Fleurier, Jaeger LeCoultre, Christopher Ward And Speake-MarinIn this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David come together to talk about some of the latest new releases and trending stories from the world of watches. To kick off the show, the trio dives deep into a conversation about Instagram and the greater impact that it has had on watch collecting. The group unanimously acknowledges how it has brought a lot of people together and introduced countless new individuals to the hobby. However, given how ever-changing algorithms are continuously getting in the way of people actually seeing the content they want, the trio then attempts to...
2022-08-0559 minSpending TimeRolex To Produce 30% More Watches, Collecting With An Unlimited Budget, Plus Reviews From MB&F, Formex, Raymond Weil, G-Shock, And ZodiacIn this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ariel sit down to talk about some of the latest news stories and releases from the world of watches. The duo kick off the show by talking about how Ariel severely needs an assistant before briefly touching on whether or not the GPHG awards actually mean anything and whether or not Tudor is pushing the boundaries enough with its watch designs given the recent release of the Ranger. From there, the pair dives into talking about Rolex’s brand-new factory, its plans to increase production by 30%, and whether or not this ac...
2022-07-2859 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Rolex vs. MoonSwatch vs. G-Shock: Which Boutique Says "No" The Most? Plus New Releases From MB&F, Maurice Lacroix, Shinola, and Tissot Featuring Guest Host George BamfordIn this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by guest host George Bamford, founder of Bamford Watch Department. The group starts the show by talking about which boutique employees have it the hardest these days between Rolex, Swatch — and now G-Shock after rowdy crowds at George’s own Bamford x G-Shock launch caused the event to get shut down by local authorities. From there, they pivot to talking about the possible long-term implications of the MoonSwatch on the public’s perception of the Omega Speedmaster before trying to figure out if the Bioceramic used in its co...
2022-07-2258 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Has Tudor Officially Become A Rolex Homage Brand? And Reviews From Richard Mille, IWC, And anOrdainaBlogtoWatch Weekly: The Scariest Watch Ariel Has Ever Seen, A Record-Breaking Richard Mille, And Has Tudor Officially Become A Rolex Homage Brand?In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David sit down to talk about some of the most noteworthy new releases and trending stories from the greater world of watches. The trio starts the show by talking about a timepiece that has surfaced from a dark corner of history that Ariel describes as the scariest watch he has ever seen, before moving on to collectively speculating about the future of watch...
2022-07-1453 minSuperlativeSUPERLATIVE: A DOUBLE SHOW SPECIAL WITH GEORGE BAMFORDThis is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined for a second time on the show by George Bamford, Founder of the Bamford Watch Department. This episode has a unique format where Ariel and George decided to do two podcasts in one. The first half of the show is George interviewing Ariel, while the second switches back to our normal Superlative format with Ariel asking the questions. They start the show talking about Ariels’ dream watch, the start of aBlogtoWatch, an...
2022-07-041h 13Spending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring Zodiac, NORQAIN, Bamford, Girard-Perregaux, Ressence, Ulysse Nardin, Tissot and a Mystery GuestEach week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.This episode features Ariel, Rick and David.In this week's show:Watch Review: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver Titanium Limited Editionhttps://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-zodiac-super-sea-wolf-pro-diver-titanium-limited-edition/Bamford London Unveils Limited-Edition Michelin X Bamford B347 Pilot Sport Watch
2022-06-3059 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring Controversial Collaborations, Excessive Dial Branding, Vacheron Constantin, Vertex, Citizen, Moser, Bulgari, And A Mystery GuestIn this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ariel discuss some of the most noteworthy articles and trending topics from this week on aBlogtoWatch.com. The duo discusses everything from what François-Henry Bennahmias might do with himself next year after he departs from Audemars Piguet, to the greater significance of collaboration watches within the context of the new recrystallized titanium Citizen Satellite GPS Watch produced with the AKUTO-R lunar expedition program and the highly-divisive H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Chronograph that was created in collaboration with the Los Angeles streetwear brand Undefeated.This week’s m...
2022-06-2356 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring Seiko 5 GMT, The Flippers Flipping Out, Citizen, Ariel's Report From Vegas And A Special Collaboration Between The ABTW Community And Raymond WeilaBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by the aBlogtoWatch teamEach week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.This episode features Ariel, Rick, and David.In this week's show:- Ariel brings stories from Las Vegas
2022-06-1657 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring The Tudor Black Bay Pro GMT, Cartier, Zenith, Audemars Piguet, Fortis, and a Mystery GuestaBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by the aBlogtoWatch teamEach week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.This week's show features Ariel and RickIn this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses:- Hands-On: Cartier Santos-Dumont Watches With New Lacquer Bezelhttps://www...
2022-06-0959 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring Casio, Rado, Longines And Angelus Plus Two Chronographs In One Watch From MB&F And The Latest From Designer Collaboration From HublotaBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by the aBlogtoWatch teamEach week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.This week's show features Ariel, Rick, and DavidIn this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses:- Watch Review: Casio Oceanus Manta Titanium OCWS6000.
2022-06-0348 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring Top Gun, Breitling, Tissot, Bremont, Hamilton and The OAK CollectionaBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by the aBlogtoWatch teamEach week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.This week's show features Ariel, Rick, and DavidIn this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses:- The Watches Of Top Gun: Maverick...
2022-05-3051 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring IWC, ProTek, Bulgari, Seiko, Louis Erard And An Invitation To Two aBlogToWatch Events.aBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by the aBlogtoWatch teamEach week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.This week's show features Rick, Ariel, and DavidIn this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses:- Watch Spotting At Miami F1 G...
2022-05-121h 00Spending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly Watch News: Do We Care About Celebrity Watch Spotting At The MET GALA + Platinum Rolexes & Novelties From Doxa, Itay Noy, Bremont, Maurice Lacroix, and Timex.Each week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.This week's show features Rick, Ariel, and David, plus two mystery guests.In this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses:- The 2022 MET Gala, but more specifically Ryan Reynolds. - Tudor watches is setting up a bicycling team.- I...
2022-05-0656 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly : The Rolex Air-King, Tissot Seastar, Chopard, Atelier Wen and Competition TimeOn the show this week, the Rolex AirKing, Tissot Seastar, two Watches from Chopard, and a new watch from Atelier Wen.We also hear about Ariel's just recorded episode of the Superlative Podcast with Nico and discuss the highlights from Monday's Jean-Claude and Pierre Biver interviewPlus enter our weekly competition to win some ABTW goodies from the ABTW shophttps://store.ablogtowatch.com/
2022-04-2144 minSpending TimeSpending Time : With eBay at Watches and WondersHear from the gang at eBay as Ariel and Rick sit down with, Tirath, Kristina, and Sophy during Watches and Wonders 2022.
2022-04-2025 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly : Reviewing the latest from Patek, Hamilton, Rado, Speake-Marin and Hublot, where the challenge is laid out to a certain Dutchman with a strong Belfast accentLots on this week's show with the latest from Patek, Hamilton, Rado, Speake-Marin, and Hublot where the challenge is laid out to a certain Dutchman with a strong Belfast accent.So should it be a ticket-only event for the Nico v Ariel Hublot show?Subscribe to the show at aBlogtoWatch Weekly and if you use the Spotify app you can send the show a voicemail and take part in the show polls
2022-04-1350 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly : Watches and Wonders Episode 2. Featuring the Rolex "Lefty O'Clock", Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, Hublot and much, much more.Ariel and Rick are joined by Zach and David to talk about how the sausages are made as they unload about the technicalities of photographing watches at Watches and Wonders.We cover “Rolex resentment” as we explore further the launch of the “Lefty O'Clock” GMT and as the guys start to talk Show Top Ten is anything from Rolex this year good enough to make the list, when you have Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron and even Hublot bringing their A-game.Take part in our poll or send us a voicemail message...
2022-04-0626 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly : Omega and Swatch give us the MoonSwatch, Bulgari go "Ultra" thin, we follow Zulu time with Longines and go hands on with Tornek-Rayville and CitizenSo Swatch Group goes all out pre Watches and Wonders, this time with either a ludicrous or genius collaboration with themselves in the MoonSwatch.Bulgari produces a ludicrously thin watch with the new "Ultra" thin Octo FinissimoElsewhere in Swatch Group, Longines is busy taking the GMT game to Tudor and Tag Heuer.We speak to Bill Yao from Tornek-Rayville, Ariel handles a grail watch and reviews its 21st-century update, and we talk more fantastic plastic with the new Tide from Maurice Lacroix
2022-03-2547 minSpending TimeA Blog To Watch Weekly : Omega and Swatch give us the MoonSwatch, Bulgari go "Ultra" thin, we follow Zulu time with Longines and go hands on with Tornek-Rayville and CitizenSo Swatch Group goes all out pre Watches and Wonders, this time with either a ludicrous or genius collaboration with themselves in the MoonSwatch.Bulgari certainly produce a ludicrously thin watch with the new "Ultra" thin Octo FinissimoElsewhere in Swatch Group, Longines is busy taking the GMT game to Tudor and Tag Heuer.We speak to Bill Yao from Tornek-Rayville and Ariel handles a grail watch and reviews its 21st-century update, and we talk more fantastic plastic with the new Tide from Maurice LacroixPl...
2022-03-2547 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly : Omega, Omega, Omega, Omega, Christopher Ward and Frederique Constant.Ariel is in Europe and brings news from Louis Vuitton. We cover all the new releases from Omega. Mike France from Christopher Ward gives us the chat on the new C63 Colchester and we delve into the new technology contained in the Frederique Constant Slimline Monolithic.Please subscribe to the show directly at aBlogtoWatch Weekly and if you are listening via the Spotify App then do tell us what your favorite Omega release of the week was
2022-03-1149 minSpending TimeA Blog To Watch Weekly : Omega, Omega, Omega, Omega, Christopher Ward and Frederique ConstantAriel is in Europe and brings news from Louis Vuitton. We cover all the new releases from Omega. Mike France from Christopher Ward gives us the chat on the new C63 Colchester and we delve into the new technology contained in the Frederique Constant Slimline Monolithic.Please subscribe to the show directly at A Blog To Watch Weekly and if you are listening via the Spotify App then do tell us what your favorite Omega release of the week was
2022-03-1149 minSpending TimeA Blog To Watch Weekly - Jean-Claude Biver and Son, Urwerk "is Alive" with the UR-112, Universalzeit from Moritz Grossmann, the Zenith Defy and Longines Spirit and the latest from G-ShockOn this week's show, we chat about Ariels just recorded interview with Jean-Claude Biver and his Son, we have some 80 film nostalgia meet with some bleeding-edge watch tech with the new Urwerk UR-112 Aggregat OdysseyIf you ever needed to know the time in Pheonix, Rio, Cape Town, Dubai, Tokyo, and Singapore at the same time then we review your perfect watch in the Moritz Grossmann Universalzeit.Zenith celebrates 53 years of the Defy and Longines bring us 37mm in the new Spirit, while Casio brings us a G-Shock at $4000 while we...
2022-03-0448 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly - Jean-Claude Biver and Son, Urwerk "is Alive" with the UR-112, Universalzeit from Moritz Grossmann, the Zenith Defy and Longines Spirit and the latest from G-ShockOn this week's show, we chat about Ariel's just recorded interview with Jean-Claude Biver and his Son, we have some 80's film nostalgia and meet some bleeding-edge watch tech with the new Urwerk UR-112 Aggregat Odyssey. If you ever needed to know the time in Pheonix, Rio, Cape Town, Dubai, Tokyo, and Singapore at the same time then we review your perfect watch in the Moritz Grossmann Universalzeit. Zenith celebrates 53 years of the Defy and Longines brings us 37mm in the new Spirit, while Casio brings us a G-Shock at $4000 while we...
2022-03-0448 minSpending TimeaBlogtoWatch Weekly - Rolex Display Models, Ben from Norqain, H.Moser & Cie, How to Value a Watch and the latest from FormexWelcome to our new weekly news show, please subscribe to the dedicated aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast channel. On this week's show, we talk about Rolex display-only models, and we hear from Ben the CEO of Norqain about their new Steel and Gold GMT release. We give ourselves a "Tutorial" on perpetual calendars from H Moser & Cie, Ariel talks about his article on determining the value of a watch, and finally, we look at the new range of entry-level field watches from Formex. You can find more details on all...
2022-02-1837 minSpending TimeA Blog To Watch Weekly - Rolex Display Models, Ben from Norqain, H.Moser & Cie, How to Value a Watch and the latest from FormexWelcome to our new weekly news show, please also subscribe to the dedicated A Blog To Watch Weekly podcast channel.In this week's show, we talk about Rolex display-only models, and we hear from Ben the CEO of Norqain about their new Steel and Gold GMT release.We give ourselves a "Tutorial" on perpetual calendars from H Moser & Cie, Ariel talks about his article on determining the value of a watch, and finally, we look at the new range of entry-level field watches from Formex.You can...
2022-02-1837 minSpending TimeSpending Time at Dubai Watch Week Episode 4In this episode, we have analysis from Ariel @arieltowatch and Rick @RickTickTalk on more of the interviews taken at Dubai watch week 2021.Some great interviews and a very particular musical interruption from Jacob of Jacob & Co, plus Chair reviews from Ariel!, so pull up a seat and have a listenShow TimesAdam Craniotes from Redbat @craniotes 1.10Antonio Calce from Greubel Forsey @antonio.calce 17.10Jacob Arabo from Jacob and Co @jacobarabo 38.00
2022-01-211h 38Spending TimeSpending Time at Dubai Watch Week Episode 3Ariel @arieltowatch and Rick @rickticktalk discuss interviews with the Watchbox gang including Tim Mosso, Max Buser from MB&F, Leonard Dreifuss from Maurice de Mauriac, and Alain Silberstein, all recorded at Dubai Watch Week 2021Show Times0:50 second mark – Tim Mosso4:00 minute mark – Caroline Kallman6:10 – Patrik Hoffmann28:20 – Charris Yadigaroglou37:00 – Max Busser58:43 – Leonard Dreifuss71:10 – Alain Silberstein
2022-01-141h 29Spending TimeSpending Time at Dubai Watch Week Episode 2Join us as aBlogtoWatch takes you into Dubai Watch Week 2021 through on-site interviews and expert perspectives. aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams @Arieltowatch speaks with co-host Rick @Rickticktalk about the prestigious Dubai event which recently held its every-two year show in November of 2021. Through the next few episodes, we will introduce a series of interviews with some of the most important movers and shakers in the timepiece industry space - including in this episode the CEO of Hublot, and Rexhep Rexhepi founder of Akrivia.Show Notes 0.50 Marko Koncina, @SwissWatchGang 09.30 Ricardo Guadalupe, C...
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The Worn & Wound PodcastThe Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 216: A Chat with Ariel Adams from A Blog to WatchThis week on the podcast, Blake Buettner and Zach Weiss are joined by Ariel Adams for a wide ranging conversation that covers everything from the business of watches, to the use of color in watch design, to the place of social media in the watch landscape. Ariel, as many readers and listeners are aware, is the founder of A Blog to Watch, and we’re happy to have him join us to help celebrate Worn & Wound’s tenth anniversary by looking back and reflecting on all the changes in our little corner of the internet over the last several year...
2021-12-1552 minSpending TimeSpending Time in Dubai Watch Week Episode 1Join us as aBlogtoWatch takes you into Dubai Watch Week 2021 through on-site interviews and expert perspectives. aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams @Arieltowatch speaks with co-host Rick @Rickticktalk about the prestigious Dubai event which recently held its every-two year show in November of 2021. Through the next few episodes, we will introduce a series of interviews with some of the most important movers and shakers in the timepiece industry space - including in this episode the Executive General of the Dubai Watch Week event, who is a member of the family-owned region-crucial retailer Seddiqi.Show Notes
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Alon Ben Joseph's PodcastThe Ace List - Live with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch – S01E21The Ace List - Live with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch – S01E21
Ariel Adams founded aBlogtoWatch in 2007 as a means of sharing his passion. Since then, according to ABTW, it has become the highest trafficked blog on wristwatches. Based from California, United States Ariel and his team do not solely focus on the high-end segment of watchmaking, but have a democratic approach and cover the full spectrum of watches out there. Ariel sat down with Alon Ben Joseph of Ace Jewelers to discuss the current state of the industry, predict trends for the coming year and talk ab...
2020-12-1058 min
Ace Jewelers PodcastThe Ace List - Live with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch – S01E21The Ace List - Live with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch – S01E21
Ariel Adams founded aBlogtoWatch in 2007 as a means of sharing his passion. Since then, according to ABTW, it has become the highest trafficked blog on wristwatches. Based from California, United States Ariel and his team do not solely focus on the high-end segment of watchmaking, but have a democratic approach and cover the full spectrum of watches out there. Ariel sat down with Alon Ben Joseph of Ace Jewelers to discuss the current state of the industry, predict trends for the coming year and talk ab...
2020-12-1059 minSpending TimeWatches 101: Answering Audience Questions About Buying & Collecting WatchesAriel Adams of aBlogtoWatch collaborates with the guys from Scottish Watches for a special four-part "Watches 101" podcast series. The shows roughly follow and update the "Top Things To Look For In A Luxury Watch" buying guide written by Ariel Adams some years ago. Here is the original article to follow along with:
These podcast shows will be available both on the aBlogtoWatch Spending Time channel, as well as the Scottish Watches channel.
Click the links below to stay up to date with aBlogtoWatch and to check out Scottish Watches:
aBlogtoWatch.com
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2020-07-1159 minSpending TimeSpending Time with Tim Mosso of Watchbox | aBlogtoWatch Spending Time Podcast Ep. 58Tim Mosso of Watchbox joins Ariel on the podcast to talk about a few of their watch collecting do’s and don’ts, from discovering watches on Instagram, buying vintage, and how friends don’t let friends pay retail price.
See more @ www.aBlogtoWatch.com
2020-07-0835 minSpending TimeWatches 101: Buying High-End TimepiecesAriel Adams of aBlogtoWatch collaborates with the guys from Scottish Watches for a special four-part "Watches 101" podcast series. The shows roughly follow and update the "Top Things To Look For In A Luxury Watch" buying guide written by Ariel Adams some years ago. Here is the original article to follow along with:
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/top-things-to-look-for-in-a-luxury-watch-part-3-high-end-luxury/
These podcast shows will be available both on the aBlogtoWatch Spending Time channel, as well as the Scottish Watches channel.
2020-06-2558 minSpending TimeSpending Time On Teaching Watches Buying 101: Mid-Level TimepiecesAriel Adams of aBlogtoWatch collaborates with the guys from Scottish Watches for a special four-part "Watches 101" podcast series. The shows roughly follow and update the "Top Things To Look For In A Luxury Watch" buying guide written by Ariel Adams some years ago. Here is the original article to follow along with:
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/top-things-to-look-for-in-a-luxury-watch-part-2-medium-range-luxury/
These podcast shows will be available both on the aBlogtoWatch Spending Time channel, as well as the Scottish Watches channel.
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