Is the Watch Industry Dying? – Tony Traina (Hodinkee)
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Our conversation with Tony Traina of Hodinkee takes a look at the current health of and sentiment toward the watch industry. We look at how brands, retailers and watch media contribute to the current state of the industry, and what they can do to improve things. Links: Rescapement Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry – monthly export data Watches of Switzerland – quarterly earnings and annual report (FY ending April 2024) Morgan Stanley 2023 Swiss Watch Industry Report – Revolution Magazine analysis We’d also like to hear from you on those topics. In particular, we’ve created a short survey at collectivehorology.com/survey to get your thoughts on watch collecting – what you’re into, what needs to change, and how you see the future. And to thank you for completing the survey, we’re offering a very special gift. More details at collectivehorology.com/survey. Thank you for making the time. 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 [email protected].
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Published 11/11/24