Episode 30: Seeing Independent Watches at Basel Changed My Life with Christopher Daaboul of EsperLuxe
Description
This week I caught up with Christopher Daaboul of EsperLuxe in his space inside Date & Time in Boston. Chris and I caught up live in the boutique, which was a fantastic atmosphere and Chris shares his journey in the watch industry, from working with his father in wholesale distribution to becoming a retailer of independent watchmakers.
We discuss the significance of independent watchmaking, the diversity of the watch industry, and the emotional connection of collecting. We speak about his favorite brands, his toughest moments, and the need for the world to understand how special these independent brands and watchmakers really are.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background in Watch Industry
03:17 Transition from Wholesale to Retail
06:39 The Birth of Esperlux and the Proof of Concept Year
09:29 Five-Year Anniversary and Milestones in Watch Retailing
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