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Openwork: Inside the Watch Industry

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…

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Latest episodes

  1. We Sued to Stop Tariffs – And Rolex Is Reshaping Retail – Episode 9010 Aug 2026
  2. The Watch Switzerland Can't Make – Karel Bachand (Barrelhand) – Episode 8927 Jul 2026
  3. The Rise of Tudor – How Rolex Wins by Letting Tudor Dare – Episode 8813 Jul 2026
  4. Bonus: Reviving the U.S. Watch Industry – Josh Shapiro (J.N. Shapiro) – Episode 416 Jul 2026
  5. The Analog Boom – Watch Sales Surge to Start 2026 – Episode 8729 Jun 2026
  6. Bonus: The Watches of Armin Strom – Claude Greisler (Co-founder & Master Watchmaker) – Episode 8622 Jun 2026
  7. Tariffs on the Rise (Again) – New Justifications, Higher Rates – Episode 8515 Jun 2026
  8. Open House Recap – Inside LA's First and Only Independent Watch Show – Episode 848 Jun 2026
  9. Watch Retail Consolidates, Rapidly – What It Means for the Industry and Enthusiasts – Episode 831 Jun 2026
  10. The Quiet Giants – How Seiko, Citizen, and Casio Each Cleared a Billion – Episode 8225 May 2026