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Podcast: Superlative
Episode: Vartkess Knadjian: A Story of Heritage and the Untold History of British Watchmaking
Description: This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Vartkess Knadjian, the CEO of Backes & Strauss. Ariel and Vartkess start their conversation by exploring the rich history of British watchmaking, the evolution of the watch industry in Ethiopia, and the dynamics of the diamond market. Vartkess shares his family's journey from the Ottoman Empire to Ethiopia, his father's influence as a master watchmaker, and the impact of political changes on their business. The conversation also delves into the transition from watches to diamonds, highlighting investment trends and the recycling of diamonds in the...