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This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. Spending time with great minds and interesting personalities from the watch community, while talking about things that matter for timepiece enthusiasts. Superlative is a talk show inspired podcast with weekly guests hosted by Ariel Adams, the Founder of aBlogtoWatch.com.
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Watch talk, banter, speculation, news, and information coming from an international duo based in the UAE. Well beyond the Rolex hype (but might contain traces of it), we explore the wonders of horology. Join us on our journey! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
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Welcome to "Timepiece Talk," the ultimate podcast for enthusiasts and collectors of luxury clocks and watches. Join hosts Talha and Ubaid as they delve into the fascinating world of horology, exploring iconic timepieces, sharing expert insights, and discussing the latest trends in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply appreciate fine craftsmanship, "Timepiece Talk" offers engaging discussions and valuable information to enrich your passion for high-end timekeeping.
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A weekly roundtable of collectors discussing all things watches: vintage, modern and independent. From sharing hot takes on the most recent releases to in-depth and behind-the-scenes looks at auctions and the world of dealing that you won’t find anywhere else. Featuring Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, collector Gabriel Benador, hosted by Charlie Dunne and Hodinkee's Tony Traina.
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This podcast is created by Alon Ben Joseph. I am an entrepreneur from Amsterdam in the Netherlands. On this podcast I will talk about things that interest me and this time I share my favorite podcasts and would love to hear what are yours. For more info: http://www.ben-joseph.com
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Let’s delve into the deeply misunderstood and severely underestimated topic of wrist watch sizing. How big is too big? Is there even such a thing? What measurements do we rely on to make sure a watch fits just right? Tune in to find out all of the above and more! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… lea…
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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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Watch news! What has been going on in the last month? Let’s dissect the current state of the market, notable innovations… and some not-so-notable ones too, as well as talk about new watches in general! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just p…
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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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Our good friend Mahmoud thought it would be fun to roast our watch collections. So naturally, we invited him on the podcast this week, so that we can roast his collection right back. Who do you think is the winner of the collection battle? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment u…
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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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Both Ralf and Marton got some new watches! Hooray! So, after we’re through gushing about our new acquisitions, we delve into the world of watch icons. We discuss (quite a few) famous Swiss brands (and of course a few non-Swiss ones as well) and debate out which watch out of their lineup is the one true icon. Then we argue which watch we would buy f…
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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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Grail watches! Love them, hate them, they gotta be talked about. Is this a stupid outdated idea of having the ol’ one and done? Let’s talk about grail watches, from inception to modern day. Then we wrap up talking about which watch would our grail be… Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an aud…
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In this episode of "Timepiece Talk," Talha and Ubaid turn their attention to the exquisite Breitling wall clock. Known for its aviation-inspired design and meticulous craftsmanship, the Breitling wall clock is a standout piece in any collection. Tune in as our hosts explore the features, pricing, and investment potential of these luxurious timekeep…
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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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So, as we all know, watch advertising is all around us. Some are good, some are not so good, but what’s inevitable is that some truly stand out. Today we jump into the world of marketing and talk about some of the best watch brand PR stunts, from great ads, to excellent product placement, and even some questionable ethics. Give us a follow, and fee…
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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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Discover the remarkable journey of Breitling, a name synonymous with precision and innovation in watchmaking, in this captivating two-part series. From Léon Breitling's first workshop in Saint-Imier in 1884 to the brand's evolution into a global icon, we explore how Breitling's pioneering spirit and technical prowess shaped the world of luxury time…
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What exactly is milspec? What exactly is a military watch? Today, we dive deep into the history of military watches and their rise to popularity! From Submariners to the Dirty Dozen, there’s lots to uncover. Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and …
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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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Discover the remarkable journey of Breitling, a name synonymous with precision and innovation in watchmaking, in this captivating two-part series. From Léon Breitling's first workshop in Saint-Imier in 1884 to the brand's evolution into a global icon, we explore how Breitling's pioneering spirit and technical prowess shaped the world of luxury time…
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So we have a hodge-podge of content for you today, starting with the question no one asked: “what watch should I wear on my next safari?” This, naturally, flows smoothly into the topic of Bugatti’s new model the Tourbillion, and other new watch-related content! Tune in, as no one puts these two topics together quite like we do! Give us a follow, an…
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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 Carson Chan of WatchProfessor. To start the show Ariel has Carson give the listeners a rundown of what WatchProfessor does with quizzing their audience i…
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A veritable smorgasbord of random gibberish! We discuss everything from Merci, to G-Shock (what a surprise!) and bracelet sizing to trademark protection. We also look at the new Moonswatches and a brand new Zenith! Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link belo…
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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 once again by George Bamford, Founder of Bamford Watch Department. Ariel and George start the show by talking about embracing the fact that their respective…
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As we celebrate what would have been the King’s 89th birthday this year, we wanted to take a look back at some of the megastar’s more beloved timepieces. Elvis’ favorites ranged from the conservative to the extraordinarily glitzy, but he wasn’t a collector in the traditional sense. He valued the artistry of his watches more than their functionality…
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Another all-encompassing ratings episode! The first time we rated every single watch brand, and this time we find a watch pairing for every single car brand that currently exists! Or at least the ones we could remember. What watch brand’s ethos and style is mimicked in each car brand? Tune in to find out! Also, let us know if you agree, and more im…
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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 CEO of European Watch Company, Joshua Ganjei. To start the show Ariel asks Joshua to dive into their new book, “The Connoisseur's Guide to Fine Timep…
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Hot off the heels of The Precision Pioneer event hosted by JLC in Dubai International Financial Center, the Lume Plotters ponder where the brand is headed. Why do they continue to throw such lavish (and amazing) events? What do they gain from this? More broadly, what even are the brand’s goals and aspirations? Why do they continue to raise their pr…
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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 CEO of TAG Heuer, Julien Tornare. To start the show Julien recounts some of his work history starting with working with Raymon Weil and being an area…
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We have seen Hodinkee come out of the blue and become such an amazing force in the watch world. Their forte was making information, that was previously left only for industry insiders, available to watch nerds like us... But what happened to Hodinkee? They seem to have shifted from their original M.O., and gone off piste. Where are they heading nex…
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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 sits down with Chad Tsagris, the Director of Distribution at Watch Gang. Ariel and Chad start the show by touching on their previous episode of Superlative that aired…
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Who and what is a Kith? And why on earth are they making a special edition Heuer? Let’s discuss if it is worth taking the $1500 plunge into this obscure oddity! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://ww…
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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 talking with Carole Kasapi and Nicholas Biebuyck of TAG Heuer. Carole is currently the Movements Director at TAG Heuer, while Nicholas is the Heritage Director. To…
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So this week the Lume Plotters pretend to be Ralfina and Martoni, and we pick out our favorite women’s watches! With years of input from our wives, we’ve begun to respect and admire ladies’ watches, and have decided to lay it all out there for the world to hear. Tune in to hear what our alter-egos chose for their collections! Give us a follow, and …
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Much like a beautiful piece of art, a luxury watch will occasionally need repair and refinishing. While it’s a bit nerve wracking to think of your Rolex Submariner in another person’s hands, when it’s in the right hands, a bit of spiffing up can go a long way in protecting the value of your investment. Our watch enthusiasts offered some guidance on…
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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 Adrian Taskin, the Chief Procurement Officer at Luxury Bazaar. As the show begins, Ariel has Adrian describe all of his different duties and titles at Lu…
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This week is all about gold! Do you like gold? Do we like gold? Does anyone like gold? Who likes gold? Why do people like gold? Expect all of you Au related questions to be answered within! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an…
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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 Assistant Professor of Marketing in the School of Business at Woodbury University, Professor Wendy Bendoni. Ariel begins the show talking about his t…
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This week is a short one! We rapid fire through the idea of waitlists… How long would we wait for a watch, and under what circumstances? Also- what alternatives exist to waitlists? How could watch companies better suit the needs and wants of their customers, all while maintaining the laws of supply and demand? Give us a follow, and feel free to rea…
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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 Jiaxian Su (SJX), the Founder of SJX Watches. To start the show Ariel and SJX share their stories and insights from both of them being watch bloggers who…
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This week we repeat our five watch collection challenge, but this time with more rules and a very special guest! We welcome Parm of the Chrono Passion 7 podcast to Dubai (all the way from rainy London) to discuss our top picks for a five watch collection. But it’s not that simple this time! Tune in to see what the caveats are! Give us a follow, and…
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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 Siegel, the COO of Hamilton Jewelers. To start the show, Ariel has Andrew dive into the history of Hamilton Jewelers and how they have always stri…
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So, just like that, Watches & Wonders is over. Another year, another slew of releases. This week, we sum them up, and give you our top picks, both within and out of our budgets, as well as discuss things that didn’t quite tickle our pickle. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment …
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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 Chief Marketing Officer of Panerai, Alessandro Ficarelli. Ariel starts by talking about Panerai’s legacy and Alessandro expands on how their long his…
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Watch lingo! We all hear it, but not all of us know what it all means… Have no fear, the Lume Plotters to the rescue! This week we break down a watch into its major components and discuss every piece that you should be aware of, so that you, dear listener, can also be up to speed on what to say whilst discussing watches! Give us a follow, and feel …
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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 sitting down with his co-host from The ABTW Weekly podcast, Richard Atkinson. Ariel and Rick dive into the world of podcasting, and how watch related podcasts have…
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In this week’s installment, we guide you through a (somewhat) comprehensive initial review of the 2024 Watches & Wonders new releases! Of course, as this is a live first take, there is much more to unpack, which we will do in due time! Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio commen…
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