Superlative

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Mitrajit Bhattacharya as they dive into the luxury watch industry in India, focusing on the country’s unique position within it. They discuss the historical context of luxury watches in India dating back to British colonialism, and how cultural appreciation for luxury in India differs significantly from China. Ariel has Mitrajit expand on the current pre-owned watch market in India being in its infancy and how it shows promise for exponential growth. Mitrajit shares his insights on consumer behavior, the competitive landscape, and the evolving dynamics of watch collecting in India. Throughout this conversation, Ariel and Mitrajit discuss the impact of political stability on consumer confidence, and the interplay between luxury goods and global politics. They highlight the challenges of pricing in the luxury sector and the dynamics of media coverage in the watch industry, emphasizing the need for a balance between big and small brands. Join in and listen now to hear Ariel and Mitrajit fully explore the Indian watch market and its exciting growth on this week’s episode of the Superlative Podcast. - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mitrajitb/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitrajitb/] - Check out Mitrajit’s work - https://luxe.outlookindia.com/author/mitrajit-bhattacharya [https://luxe.outlookindia.com/author/mitrajit-bhattacharya] Check Out This Week’s Sponsors: Raymond Weil - https://www.raymond-weil.com [https://www.raymond-weil.com] Marathon Watches - https://www.marathonwatch.com/ [https://www.marathonwatch.com/] SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content: - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch [https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch] To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology: - Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://store.ablogtowatch.com/] To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/ [https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/] - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH [https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH] - Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/] If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Jan Edocs, the CEO of Doxa Watches. Jan and Ariel jump right into the rich history of Doxa and its significant history and legacy in the diving watch arena. Jan shares insights on the importance of functionality, and why craftsmanship and controlled distribution are key to maintaining brand integrity in today's market. He also emphasizes the need for brands to understand retailer dynamics and the significance of cultural sensitivity in marketing. As they discuss luxury dive watches needing a balance of functionality and aesthetics, Jan explains why innovation should not compromise brand identity, and why the watches also must fulfill their functional duty first and foremost. He also highlights Doxa's commitment to its brand DNA, balancing innovation with tradition, and the unique aspects of their watch designs. Listen to Jan and Ariel fully submerse themselves in the dive watch world on this week’s episode of the Superlative Podcast. - Doxa Watches - https://doxawatches.com/ [https://doxawatches.com/] Check Out This Week’s Sponsor: Raymond Weil - https://www.raymond-weil.com [https://www.raymond-weil.com] SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content: - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch [https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch] To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology: - Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://store.ablogtowatch.com/] To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/ [https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/] - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH [https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH] - Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/] If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by author and watch collector Mitch Katz. The two dive right into Mitch’s journey into watch collecting, the stories behind his collection, and the emotional connections that come with it. As Mitch shares his insights on the personal nature of his collecting he also expands on the emotional connection to watches often stemming from the stories behind their acquisition. While responding to Ariel’s intrigue into how he began writing about his collectors journey in his book “Time on My Hands: A Collector's Journey in the World of Watches”, Mitch shares why documenting a watch collection is crucial for future generations and how a personal narrative enhances the value of a collection. Mitch talks about the transition to fiction writing incorporating his passion for watches, and how the emotional connection to watches can be truly shared through storytelling. Listen in on Mitch and Ariel’s conversation on this week’s episode of the Superlative Podcast. - Mitch’s Book “Time on My Hands” on Amazon - https://a.co/d/gK1W5HA [https://a.co/d/gK1W5HA] Check Out This Week’s Sponsors: Bezel - https://shop.getbezel.com/collections/112 [https://shop.getbezel.com/collections/112] Up to 20% off select listings through December 16th. Be on the lookout for new inventory throughout the sale! - https://shop.getbezel.com/ [https://shop.getbezel.com/] Marathon Watch - https://www.marathonwatch.com/ [https://www.marathonwatch.com/] SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content: - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch [https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch] To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology: - Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://store.ablogtowatch.com/] To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/ [https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/] - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH [https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH] - Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/] If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Christophe Hoppe, the Founder of Bausele watches based out of Australia. They discuss Christophe's journey from working in the Swiss watch industry to establishing his own brand in Australia while seeking a new life and opportunity. The conversation explores the cultural influences on watch design, the evolution of the Australian watch market, and the significance of their military collaborations. Christophe shares insights into the art of watch hands, as that was a large part of his career before Bausele, and how navigating supplier relationships is a complex but essential part of the business. They also dive into how design philosophy must balance originality with consumer familiarity and why consumer price sensitivity plays a significant role in watch purchasing decisions. Join in on the conversation with Ariel and Christophe on this week’s episode of the Superlative Podcast brought to you by aBlogtoWatch.     - Website - https://www.bausele.com/ [https://www.bausele.com/] - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bausele/ [https://www.instagram.com/bausele/] Check Out This Week’s Sponsors: Bezel - https://shop.getbezel.com/collections/112 [https://shop.getbezel.com/collections/112] Use code "HOLIDAY500" for $500 off your first qualifying purchase with a minimum purchase requirement of $7,500. (Code is only valid through 12/2). Up to 20% off select listings through December 16th. Be on the lookout for new inventory throughout the sale! - https://shop.getbezel.com/ [https://shop.getbezel.com/] Marathon Watch - https://www.marathonwatch.com/ [https://www.marathonwatch.com/] SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content: - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch [https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch] To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology: - Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://store.ablogtowatch.com/] To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/ [https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/] - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH [https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH] - Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/] If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

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, the emotional connection to watches, and the historic personality of Oris as a brand. Ariel asks VJ to explore the balance between luxury and Oris’s rich history of providing value for money, and the trend of vintage design continuing to influence the market today. Additionally, they touch on the importance of e-commerce in the modern market while still supporting retail partners, and Oris's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. Listen in on this engaging conversation between Ariel Adams and VJ Geronimo on this week’s episode of the Superlative Podcast.    - Website - https://www.oris.ch/ [https://www.oris.ch/] - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vj.geronimo/ [https://www.instagram.com/vj.geronimo/] Check Out This Week’s Sponsor: Marathon Watch - https://www.marathonwatch.com/ [https://www.marathonwatch.com/] SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content: - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch [https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch] To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology: - Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://store.ablogtowatch.com/] To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/ [https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/] - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH [https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH] - Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/] If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!