Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
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Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
Episode 20: Chat with Adam Craniotes, RedBar Founder
Time 2 Calibrate
1 hour 25 minutes 11 seconds
6 months ago
Episode 20: Chat with Adam Craniotes, RedBar Founder
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/
https://www.timezone.com/
https://www.watchuseek.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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Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
