Mitch Katz: From Watch Collector to Murder Mystery Novelist

About this episode

Ariel Adams interviews Mitch Katz about his transition from watch collector to novelist, exploring themes of horology and storytelling.

On this episode of Superlative, aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams sits down with watch collector and author Mitch Katz to explore how a lifelong passion for horology turned into a surprising second career as a novelist. Mitch shares the journey from documenting his personal collection to writing Time Eternal, a murder mystery rooted in real watch history, including the fascinating story of an experimental self winding movement that inspired the plot. They discuss Mitch’s creative process, building believable characters, and weaving watch knowledge into fiction in a way that remains accessible even to readers who know nothing about timepieces. The conversation also dives deep into watch collecting itself, from why stories matter more than price tags to how community shapes curiosity, learning, and personal taste. Mitch explains his philosophy of buying what brings you joy, resisting status driven choices, and embracing the long learning curve of the hobby. Along the way, Ariel and Mitch unpack the realities of the Swiss watch industry, collector culture, and why asking better questions matters more than chasing trends. Follow Mitch and Check Out His New Book “Time Eternal”…

People in this episode

Host: Ariel Adams

Guest: Mitch Katz

Topics covered

• watch collecting
• murder mystery
• horology
• creative process
• character development
• Swiss watch industry

Keywords

• watch collector
• murder mystery novelist
• Time Eternal
• horology
• creative process
• Swiss watch industry
• watch knowledge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: aBlogtoWatch, Swiss watch industry

Books & works: Time Eternal

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