https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ir4pj-187bd51
Unfortunately, we had to proceed without Bob for this recording, as he was unable to join us. However, Adam was an exceptional guest. He is the co-founder and current President of the RedBar Group, serves as a Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Juror, and is a member of the GPHG Academy.
Here’s where you can keep up with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/craniotes/
Information on the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize: https://www.louisvuittonwatchprize.com/
Details about the GPHG: https://gphg.org/en
Other sites and shows we discuss:
https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event
https://www.timetowatches.com/
Our wrist check:
Adam
Marc
Brent
00:14 – Introduction
01:07 – Wrist checks
05:54 – About our guest
08:07 – Adam’s time on TimeZone.com
13:22 – Adam’s watches origin story
16:42 – What makes Adam pull the trigger on a watch
19:30 – Why are affordable watches important
21:54 – Adam’s time working at Macy’s HQ
24:47 – Adam’s gravitas and storytelling in watches
27:51 – How Adam got involved with Revolution Magazine
29:55 – What makes a successful editor, including a great beard
35:37 – The role of a watch writer
38:16 – Brent and Adam’s takes on the 2025 Geneva Shows
46:51 – Difference between the shows now and way back when
52:40 – About RedBar, and is it what he always wanted it to be
1:02:57 – How does RedBar work
1:08:42 – About being a juror for the Luis Vuitton Watch Prize
1:12:15 – About the GPHG Academy and being a member
1:15:21 – Adam’s JLC Navy Seals story
1:20:55 – What is next for Adam’s Collection
1:23:21 – What does the future hold
1:24:26 – Thank yous and goodbyes
You can follow us here:
Marc = https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/
Brent = https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/
Bob = https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/
The Show = https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/
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