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HODINKEE Podcasts
by HODINKEE · English
This is the main feed for all of Hodinkee's podcasts, from "Hodinkee Radio" to new and special presentations subscribe here for discussions about the latest watch releases, interviews with notable collectors, and a whole lot more.
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The Business of Watches [042] Formex CEO And Head Of Product Development At Dexel Raphael GranitoFormex’s turnaround and growth strategy, and how CEO Raphael Granito leverages his dual role at Dexel (component maker) to build watches with high-end features at mid-level luxury pricing.30 Sep 2026 · 47 min
The Business of Watches [41] Czapek & Cie. Chief Executive Officer And Co-Founder Xavier de RoquemaurelXavier de Roque-Morel, CEO and co-founder of Czapek & Cie, discusses Chapek’s 10-year revival, its Geneva boutique milestone, product innovation (especially sapphire/transparent dial watches), and…23 Sep 2026 · 58 min
The Business of Watches [40] Hublot Chief Executive Officer Julien Tornare On Partnering With Jeff Koons And Re-Connecting With The Brand's FounderHublot CEO Julien Tornare discusses rebuilding brand perception, strengthening watchmaking, expanding manufacturing in Nyon (H3 building opening grandly in 2027), navigating luxury market corrections…16 Sep 2026 · 40 min
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The Business of Watches [042] Formex CEO And Head Of Product Development At Dexel Raphael GranitoFormex’s turnaround and growth strategy, and how CEO Raphael Granito leverages his dual role at Dexel (component maker) to build watches with high-end features at mid-level luxury pricing.30 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
The Business of Watches [41] Czapek & Cie. Chief Executive Officer And Co-Founder Xavier de RoquemaurelXavier de Roque-Morel, CEO and co-founder of Czapek & Cie, discusses Chapek’s 10-year revival, its Geneva boutique milestone, product innovation (especially sapphire/transparent dial watches), and…23 Sep 2026 · 58 min · 21 chapters
The Business of Watches [40] Hublot Chief Executive Officer Julien Tornare On Partnering With Jeff Koons And Re-Connecting With The Brand's FounderHublot CEO Julien Tornare discusses rebuilding brand perception, strengthening watchmaking, expanding manufacturing in Nyon (H3 building opening grandly in 2027), navigating luxury market corrections…16 Sep 2026 · 40 min · 22 chapters
The Business of Watches [039] A Market Roundup Of Geneva Watch Days Releases With Tim Jeffreys And TanTan WangA Geneva Watch Days market roundup focused on how major groups are competing in the entry/mid-price segment, plus hands-on reactions to several releases across brands.9 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
The Business of Watch [038] Armin Strom Co-Founders And Top Executives Serge Michel and Claude GreislerArmin Strom’s leadership and manufacturing strategy, centered on why the independent Swiss brand became a movement manufacturer and how it developed its signature Resonance complication, including…2 Sep 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
The Business of Watches [037] Former CEO Of Bulgari Jean-Christophe BabinJean-Christophe Babin explains how Geneva Watch Days was created during COVID and how it has evolved into a decentralized, culturally focused watch event that complements Watches & Wonders.26 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 15 chapters
The Business of Watch [036] Collective Horology CEO Asher Rapkin And Liberty Justice Center Chairman and CEO Sara Albrecht On Suing Trump Over TariffsThe Business of Watches discusses Collective Horology’s and Liberty Justice Center’s lawsuits challenging U.S.5 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
The Business of Watches [035] Christie's Remi Guillemin On The Fundamental Shifts In The Auction Market Driving Record PricesWhy Christie's watch auctions are posting record prices in 2026, and what’s changed versus the 2020-2021 boom—collector behavior, watch categories, transparency, and the growing role of private sales.29 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
The Business of Watches [034] Inside Lorier Watches' Acquisition With Lorenzo Ortega And Blake MalinWorn & Wound’s acquisition of Laurier Watches, why it happened, and what changes operationally (especially scaling production and improving inventory availability) while keeping Laurier’s creative…22 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
The Business of Watches [033] Guido Terreni (Chief Executive Officer, Parmigiani Fleurier)Guido Terreni, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier, explains how the brand rebuilt itself around “private luxury” after joining in Jan 2021, using pandemic-era introspection, a disciplined…15 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 16 chapters
The Business of Watches [032] Henrik Ekdahl (Managing Director, Leica Watches, And Accessories)Leica’s watch business—how a camera/lens maker links watchmaking heritage to wristwatches, why it chose hand-wound manufacture movements, and how the lineup and distribution are evolving.8 Jul 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
The Business of Watches [031] Roy Davidoff (Geneva Vintage Watch Dealer And Collector)Roy Davidoff’s path into watches and his view of how watch value is created, how markets shift, and why trust/originality matter—especially after the Omega Speedmaster “2915” enhanced/assembled…1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
The Business of Watches [030] Q&A Episode - Your Business Questions Answered By The Hodinkee TeamQ&A on the watch industry’s “business” side—3D printing’s limits for movement democratization, whether brands chase social-media release pace, and how retail shifts between multibrand and monobrand…17 Jun 2026 · 36 min · 12 chapters
The Business of Watches [029] Benjamin Arabov, CEO Of Jacob & Co.Jacob & Co.’s growth and business model in a challenging Swiss watch market, plus CEO Benjamin Ereboff’s background and strategy during Watches & Wonders week.10 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
The Business of Watches [028] Studio Underd0g Founder Richard BencThe Hodinkee “Business of Watches” episode profiles Studio Underdog’s founder Richard Bentz and how the UK brand has scaled from a COVID passion project into a major UK assembler, while managing…3 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
The Business of Watches [027] Angelus and Arnold & Son CEO Pascal BéchuCEO Pascal Béchu explains how Citizen Group-owned Arnold & Son and Angelus are managed and relaunched, linking modern strategy to each brand’s historical DNA, while addressing watch-market conditions…27 May 2026 · 51 min · 20 chapters
The Business of Watches [026] Christopher Ward CEO Mike FranceTwo-part episode. First, Hodinkee’s Mark Koslerich discusses the Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” collaboration—its pocket-watch design, the new System 51 manual-wind movement, and the chaotic…20 May 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 23 chapters
The Business of Watches [025] Seiko Watch Corporation President Akio NaitoHodinkee’s “The Business of Watches” episode from Watches & Wonders Geneva focuses on Seiko Watch Corporation President Akio Naito discussing Credor’s first international debut, how it differs from…13 May 2026 · 33 min · 20 chapters
The Business of Watches [024] Oris CEO Rolf StuderOris CEO Rolf Studer discusses Oris’s history, independence, and value-focused strategy, tying the brand’s past legal fight for Swiss lever escapements to the new Oris Star anniversary watch.6 May 2026 · 1 h · 19 chapters
Audemars Piguet, Ulysse Nardin, Zenith, and More | Hodinkee Podcast | Watches and Wonders - Day 4Day 4 coverage from Watches and Wonders (Geneva), focusing on new and notable releases across multiple brands, plus the show’s expanding scale and Australia’s growing watch culture.18 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
TAG Heuer, A. Lange & Sohne, JLC, Chopard, and More | Hodinkee Podcast | Watches and Wonders - Day 3Watches and Wonders Day 3 roundup covering new releases and brand strategies across Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo 37, Tudor and collector events, plus highlights from A.17 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Vacheron, IWC, Grand Seiko, Oris, Lange and More | Hodinkee Podcast | Watches and Wonders - Day 2Hodinkee Podcast’s Watches and Wonders Day 2 recap from Geneva, covering new releases and booth highlights across Universal Genève, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, IWC, Grand Seiko, Oris, Hermès, Van…16 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 18 chapters
[Hodinkee Podcast] Watches and Wonders - Day 1 | Rolex, Patek, Tudor & CartierDay 1 coverage from Watches & Wonders 2026 (Geneva), focusing on standout releases from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tudor, and Cartier, plus a brief interview about the show’s growth and programming.15 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 20 chapters
The Business of Watches [023] Raymond Weil CEO Elie Bernheim (Plus: Ben Clymer On The New RRCHF)The Business of Watches episode visits Raymond Weil’s Geneva HQ for its 50th anniversary, discussing how the family-owned brand stays relevant with accessible Swiss-made watches (typically…8 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 14 chapters