
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 87 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesBusiness | |||

We're on summer hours, but we wanted to keep something in your feed as much as we can — so this one comes from our Watches Of podcast, a conversation Gabe recorded in person with Claude Greisler of Armin Strom. Claude is one of the brand's two modern... more
Gabe heads to Las Vegas for one of the largest trade shows in the watch and jewelry world — a B2B behemoth that's quietly making a bigger play for watches than ever before. He breaks down what the show gets right, where it falls short of the events c... more
Morning after Open House 2026 — the biggest event Collective Horology has ever thrown. Now in its third year at The Aster in Hollywood, the fair pulled 400+ people through the door, a line down the street, a closed RSVP, and attendees who flew in fro... more
While preparing to speak on a panel about the rapidly changing state of American watch retail, Gabe stumbles onto an annual industry report that ranks the largest jewelry and watch retailers by revenue — and what he finds stops him cold. The company ... more
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Great content. I never miss an episode with Asher and Gabe. Knowledgable and informative.
Gentlemen, its great to see that you are now comfortable with your place in the pantheon of watch podcasts and are willing to take a stand and use your voice to call out the hypocrisy, missteps and sheer audacity of many parts of the luxury watch industry. I look forward to the weekly repartee as well as the insights into an industry we love and sometimes, loathe.
This is always one of my favorite pods to listen to as soon as it drops. Always a pleasure.
It’s tough to balance having something to say, saying it in a way that people want to listen, and keeping the barriers low so that anyone walking by can figure out what you mean. This hits that well. I like watches, but don’t know a lot about the industry. Listening makes the subject seem approachable, not something that is going to require months of learning just to figure out what the conversation is about.
There’s a whole lot of fluff when it comes to watch industry podcasts, but this is one of the rare instances where there’s tons of insight and lots to learn with every episode. Top marks.
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Openwork: Inside the Watch Industry offers a data-driven, industry-insider look at how the luxury watch world actually works, from brand strategy and allocation dynamics to market structure and retail trends. Episodes frequently dissect major brand moves, distribution models, and the evolving ecosystem, with a focus on behind-the-scenes decision making, business strategy, and the personalities shaping the industry. Notable attractors include candid takes on collaborations, the impact of corporate structures on brand value, and practical insights for retailers, brands, and entrepreneurs navigating a crowded, premium market. The show stands out for its unfiltered, non-hype approach, guest-free deep dives, and a clear bent toward business outc... more
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Recent guests on Openwork: Inside the Watch Industry include:
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2. Ariel Adams
3. Claude Grisler
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7. Jeff Souter
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