Diving Into the World of Watchmaking: A Journey Underneath Luxury Timepieces and their Brands

The world of watchmaking is infinitely more exciting than merely reading off the time. In a recent ‘aBlogtoWatch Weekly’ episode, participants engage in a captivating discussion on the art of watchmaking, the role of brand owners, and some of the industry’s most intriguing timepieces. One of the highlights? The unlikely marriage of SpongeBob SquarePants and high horology.

Ariel Adams, an attorney specializing in contracts, dives into what watch brands need from their owners. According to Ariel, acquiring a watch brand isn’t solely about making a profit. Rather, one ought to also consider the company’s overall worth and its future perceived value.

The discussion meanders to the Hublot Big Bang Unico, a timepiece compared amusingly to the bubonic plague. Interestingly, the recent release of Vacheron Constantin’s 270th-anniversary watch took center stage. As it turns out, this brand celebrates complete revolutions around the sun only, disregarding the half-decade markers.

To cap it all, semi-regular Azad joins the conversation, culminating in a round of the game ‘Hit, Miss, Maybe’, a Rick-invented pastime that has proven a popular segment.

From high horology to the nitty-gritty of business ownership, the podcast illuminates the workings of the watchmaking industry in an engaging and enlightening way. The episode ends with an invitation for the listeners to leave feedback, suggestions, or even advertising inquiries.