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Sep 11
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The Deep Track, Ep. 78 - Geneva Watch Da...

Blake Buettner
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This week, Asher Rapkin returns to the show to talk about all things Geneva Watch Days, and independent watchmaking. Asher is the co-founder of Collective Horology, and co-host of the Openworked podcast. Collective Horology is an independently owned retailer that deals exclusively with independent watch brands, from Ming and Fears, to Czapek and Zeitwinkel. Asher and co-founder Gabe are serious watch enthusiasts that don’t take themselves too seriously, and they represent one of the most exciting components of the industry. 

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Collective Horology

Collective Horology on Instagram

Carbon G-Shocks

Tudor FXDs with the Bezels Swapped

Geneva Watch Days

Ming Iris 57.04

Oris Altimeter Mission Control 

Oris Big Crown caliber 113

David Candaux

Holthinrichs Watches

Zenith USM Capsule Collection

Elrow Industries


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