The 1916 Company, launched in late 2023 by merging WatchBox, Govberg, Radcliffe, and Hyde Park Jewelers under one unified brand, has announced new leadership appointments and retail expansion plans for “continued growth”. The watch and jewellery group has named Justin Reis as chairman and John Shmerler as the chief executive officer, while Danny...
2 Apr 2024
Pre-owned seller WatchBox has raised 165 million dollars. The news was reported by Business of Fashion. The U.S.-based e-commerce platform announced a funding round led by The Radcliff Companies and The Spruce House Partnership. In addition to their U.S. e-commerce platform, WatchBox also has physical stores in Dubai and Hong Kong. The company...
24 Nov 2021
Watch industry executives Danny Govberg, CEO of Govberg Jewelers, Liam Wee Tay, former owner of Sincere Watch, and investor and entrepreneur Justin Reis have partnered to launch WatchBox, a global e-commerce platform for the buying, selling and trading of luxury pre-owned timepieces. CMIA Capital Partners, a Singapore-headquartered private...
29 Nov 2017