The Industry's Most Important Watches – Openwork Episode 47
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From the Quartz Crisis to Today
On this episode of Openwork, we explore the watches that shaped both the watch industry and global culture. Our focus is on the modern era—from the Quartz Crisis to today.
Each of us selects three watches that transformed the industry, influenced how we collect, and left their mark far beyond the world of horology. We also each choose the most important industry executive of the same period.
Full Show Notes
Fears Brunswick 40 'Odyssey Edition’
https://collectivehorology.com/blogs/articles-reviews/first-look-at-the-fears-brunswick-40-odyssey-edition
The Watches
Seiko Astron (1969)
https://www.theseikoguy.com/quartz-astron-35sq
Swatch Originals (1983)
https://www.fratellowatches.com/40-years-of-swatch-a-look-back-at-the-plastic-watch-that-changed-everything/
Omega Deville Co-axial Escapement (1999)
https://www.watchprosite.com/omega/omega-deville-coaxial-1999-limited-series-as-close-as-you-can-get-to-a-daniels-watch-in-the-real-world/677.1113318.8403608/
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 21 (1997)
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/important-watches-2/reference-pam00021-radiomir-a-limited-edition
M.A.D.Editions M.A.D.1 (2021)
https://collectivehorology.com/blogs/articles-reviews/inside-m-a-d-editions-with-max-busser-mb-f-openwork-episode-25
Harry Winston Opus One (2001)
https://quillandpad.com/2023/01/05/harry-winston-opus-series-a-complete-overview-from-opus-1-to-opus-14-reprise
The Executives
Nicolas Hayek Sr.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billions/2010/06/29/swatch-billionaire-nicolas-hayek-who-saved-the-swiss-watch-industry-dies
Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology, Openwork goes inside the watch industry.
You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.