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INDUSTRY NEWS: THE 1916 Company: A New Titan in the World of Timepieces Emerges
The horological landscape is witnessing the rise of a new colossus, THE 1916 Company, a conglomerate poised to redefine luxury watch retailing. Stitching together a century-old legacy with the modernity of digital commerce, this newly formed entity is both a nod to tradition and a stride into the future of watch collecting. The 1916 Company has emerged as the new e-commerce division following Watchbox’s recent announcement of its acquisition of prominent entities Govberg Jewelers, Hyde Park Jewelers, and Radcliffe Jewelers. This expansion positions Watchbox as one of the largest watch dealers globally, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reach in the luxury timepiece sector
The genesis of THE 1916 Company is as much about heritage as it is about innovation. Named in tribute to the founding year of Govberg Jewelers by Albert Govberg in Philadelphia, the company represents a synergy of four formidable names in the watch industry: WatchBox, Govberg Jewelers, Hyde Park Jewelers, and Radcliffe Jewelers. Spearheaded by watch industry stalwart Danny Govberg, alongside his co-founders Justin Reis and Tay Liam Wee of WatchBox fame, THE 1916 Company stands on the pillars of their shared vision—bridging the gap between the primary and secondary watch markets.
https://microbrandwatchworld.com/in...new-titan-in-the-world-of-timepieces-emerges/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robert...-merge-form-the-1916-company/?sh=335376bc577b
The horological landscape is witnessing the rise of a new colossus, THE 1916 Company, a conglomerate poised to redefine luxury watch retailing. Stitching together a century-old legacy with the modernity of digital commerce, this newly formed entity is both a nod to tradition and a stride into the future of watch collecting. The 1916 Company has emerged as the new e-commerce division following Watchbox’s recent announcement of its acquisition of prominent entities Govberg Jewelers, Hyde Park Jewelers, and Radcliffe Jewelers. This expansion positions Watchbox as one of the largest watch dealers globally, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reach in the luxury timepiece sector
The genesis of THE 1916 Company is as much about heritage as it is about innovation. Named in tribute to the founding year of Govberg Jewelers by Albert Govberg in Philadelphia, the company represents a synergy of four formidable names in the watch industry: WatchBox, Govberg Jewelers, Hyde Park Jewelers, and Radcliffe Jewelers. Spearheaded by watch industry stalwart Danny Govberg, alongside his co-founders Justin Reis and Tay Liam Wee of WatchBox fame, THE 1916 Company stands on the pillars of their shared vision—bridging the gap between the primary and secondary watch markets.
https://microbrandwatchworld.com/in...new-titan-in-the-world-of-timepieces-emerges/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robert...-merge-form-the-1916-company/?sh=335376bc577b
Thanks for posting this one up, Mike. 