Short answer: No. Microbrands are incredibly creative and offer compelling value. But they rely on Seiko and Citizen for movements. Not to mention, the Japanese brands are global behemoths. We discuss the remarkable growth of the mainstay Japanese brands on Openwork Episode 82. 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 C

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