Podcast

Openwork: Inside the Watch Industry

Author: Collective Horology
Feed episode count: 86
Official site: https://openwork.podbean.com
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Summary

Openwork is a weekly podcast about how the watch industry actually works. An unfiltered look behind the scenes — no press releases, no hype, and no sponsored takes. Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Tariffs on the Rise (Again) – New Justifications, Higher Rates – Episode 85

Duration seconds: 2737
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/jck-vegas-unpacked-casio-surprises-and-the-watch-trade-reboot/

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Open House Recap – Inside LA's First and Only Independent Watch Show – Episode 84

Duration seconds: 1805
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/morning-after-at-the-astor-inside-collective-horology-s-open-house/

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Watch Retail Consolidates, Rapidly – What It Means for the Industry and Enthusiasts – Episode 83

Duration seconds: 2950
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/retail-takeover-how-watches-of-switzerland-is-reshaping-us-watch-sales/

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

The Quiet Giants – How Seiko, Citizen, and Casio Each Cleared a Billion – Episode 82

Duration seconds: 3493
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/how-seiko-citizen-casio-quietly-became-billion-dollar-watch-empires/

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Royal Flop? – AP x Swatch: Brand Building or Crisis Management? – Episode 81

Duration seconds: 3450
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/ap-x-swatch-the-royal-oak-pendant-that-broke-the-internet/

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

How Watches Get Allocated – It's Not Just Spend History – Episode 80

Duration seconds: 3273
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/who-gets-the-hot-watch-inside-allocation-secrets/

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Against All Odds – How Richemont, LVMH and Swatch Recovered in Q4 2025 – Episode 79

Duration seconds: 3052
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/after-the-tariff-storm-how-richemont-lvmh-and-swatch-recovered-in-q4-2025/

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Breitling vs. Richemont – Opposite Bets on an Industry in Flux – Episode 78

Duration seconds: 3187
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/breitling-vs-richemont-the-grand-reorganization-of-luxury-watches/

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Sleepers of Watches and Wonders 2026 – Our Favorite Releases from Geneva – Episode 77

Duration seconds: 3504
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/unsung-stars-of-geneva-hands%e2%80%91on-highlights-from-watches-wonders/

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Is Watches and Wonders Dead? – Long Live Geneva Watch Week – Episode 76

Duration seconds: 2728
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/watches-wonders-2026-why-geneva-feels-different-this-year/

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

Watch Brand Draft – Picking  Our Fantasy  Watch  Businesses – Episode 75

Duration seconds: 3681
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/watch-brand-draft-who-would-you-run-mbf-chopard-more/

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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

The Rise of F.P.Journe – Hype, Substance, or Both? – Episode 74

Duration seconds: 3602
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-fp-journe-from-independent-maker-to-speculative-powerhouse/

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

Rolex Pre-owned Values Slide – Certified Pre-owned to the Rescue? – Episode 73

Duration seconds: 2465
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/rolex-s-500m-game-how-certified-pre%e2%80%91owned-is-rewriting-the-market/

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Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

Unexpected Winners in a Down Market – Independents, Microbrands & Neo-vintage – Episode 72

Duration seconds: 3756
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/winners-in-a-down-market-why-independents-and-microbrands-are-booming/

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

Speculation Season – Rolex GMT Master, Swiss Watch Data, & Betting Markets – Episode 71

Duration seconds: 3068
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/is-rolex-killing-the-pepsi-the-gmt-rumor-thats-shaking-collectors/

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Mar 2, 2026 · not_requested

The Rise & Retreat of Jaeger‑LeCoultre – Can Going Independent Save the Brand? – Episode 70

Duration seconds: 2630
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/can-jaeger%e2%80%91lecoultre-break-free-inside-the-rumored-jlc-sale-and-brand-reboot/

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Feb 23, 2026 · not_requested

Tariffs Overturned: Relief or False Hope? – Plus Rolex & AP Grow on Scarcity – Episode 69

Duration seconds: 3422
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/supreme-court-tariffs-and-your-watch-immediate-fallout-for-prices/

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Feb 16, 2026 · not_requested

Some Brands Break Away. Others Break Down – Watch Brand Spin-offs Gone Right and Wrong – Episode 68

Duration seconds: 2859
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/spin-offs-crown-jewels-and-the-future-of-watches/

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Feb 9, 2026 · not_requested

V-shaped Recovery? – The Watch Industry Shows Early Signs of a Turn-around – Episode 67

Duration seconds: 4095
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/openwork-how-tariffs-dealers-and-currency-shocks-are-changing-the-watch-market/

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Feb 2, 2026 · not_requested

Watch Groups Are Slimming Down – Brand Exits, Consolidation and a Return to Focus

Duration seconds: 3131
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/watch-industry-shake-up-richemont-sells-baume-mercier-%e2%80%94-what-it-means/

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Jan 26, 2026 · not_requested

Pre-owned Prices Rise. Sort of. – Plus, Patek Philippe Lowers Prices – Episode 65

Duration seconds: 2972
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/pateks-surprise-price-rollback-winners-losers-and-market-ripples/

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Jan 19, 2026 · not_requested

How Global Wealth Drives The Watch Industry – Millionaires Surge, Yet The Industry Slumps – Episode 64

Duration seconds: 2914
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/how-52-million-emily-millionaires-are-reshaping-the-watch-world/

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Jan 12, 2026 · not_requested

Yes, More Price Increases – Rolex, AP, Tudor, and Why the US Is Getting Hit Harder Than Europe – Episode 63

Duration seconds: 2145
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/watch-prices-on-the-move-rolex-ap-tudor-hike-for-2026/

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

The Dive Watches of Ming – The Watches of Podcast – Episode 62

Duration seconds: 1322
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/the-dive-watches-of-ming-%e2%80%94-bluefin-uni-last-call/

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Dec 29, 2025 · not_requested

2026 Watch Industry Predictions – A Year of Recovery, Though Scars Remain – Episode 61

Duration seconds: 2511
Source: https://openwork.podbean.com/e/pivot-to-asia-how-watches-will-chase-new-markets-in-2026/

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