The SUPERLATIVE Podcast: Richard Benc Of Studio Underd0g On Turning A Passion Project Into a Global Watch Brand

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. On this episode of Superlative, our host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Richard Benc, founder of Studio Underd0g, to discuss the evolution of one of the most recognizable modern microbrands. Richard explains how…

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The SUPERLATIVE Podcast: Chris Wiegand Of LÜM-TEC On Engineering Watches, Not Just Marketing Them

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. This week on Superlative, Ariel Adams sits down with Chris Wiegand, president of LÜM-TEC and founder of Wiegand Custom Watch, to explore the reality behind building watches from the ground up. From hand-applying lume to early…

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Hands-On: The Limited-Edition REC 98T/4 Watch Brings The Brand To A Mature New Era

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. As a car guy first and a watch enthusiast second, I’ve always had a soft spot for Danish independent brand REC. Its central conceit of using reclaimed materials from classic cars, aircraft, and motorcycles has rarely…

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This new novel injects queerness into Ireland’s hyper-masculine ganglands 

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. With his debut novel, All Them Dogs, Djamel White draws us into a world of threats and retribution, where gangsters with Turkey teeth and remodelled hairlines compete for money, status and power. When Tony Ward returns…

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