Episode 56: Ariel Adams, Founder Of aBlogtoWatch

In episode 56 of The Real Time Show you get to hear from the man, the myth, the legend that is Ariel Adams.

If you’re at all into watches, this is someone who needs no introduction, but if you haven’t heard him in many interviews before, you’re in for a treat. 

Ariel is always generous with his insights, and this episode is no different.

(2:10) Ariel tells us about his own two (two!) podcasts. They’re great, check them out: Superlative and Spending Time.
(3:58) Did you know TRTS would not exist without Ariel Adams? It’s true, hear that story and how he started one of the most well-known watch destinations in the industry.
(8:05) Where did Ariel’s love of, and expertise in, watches come from?
(14:00) Discussing whether or not the flame still burns for watches…
(20:08) The psychology of the watch industry and its fans 
(23:10) Ohhhh, getting really interesting here: journalistic ethics (or lack thereof…) in watch media
(25:40) Collaborations (or lack thereof…)
(33:50) Crossovers between media and retail 
(43:15) Speaking candidly: best brand under $20k?…
(47:25) Categorizing the various tiers of watchmaking
(52:03) Managing internet comments
(57:35) Are we going to hear how many watches are in Ariel’s collection?
(58:00) Collecting vs. consolidating
(1:01:50) Biggest collecting mistakes/regrets
(1:05:35) Ariel’s grail watch(es)…
(1:07:06) “The World’s Most Expensive Watches” book

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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.