The 1916 Company

The 1916 Company (formerly WatchBox) is the world's definitive destination for pre-owned timepieces, offering an expertly curated inventory of watches for sale and personalized client services for the global consumer to collect timepieces with confidence and ease. With locations in the United States, Asia, Switzerland, and the Middle East, The 1916 Company operates under the premise that time is your greatest luxury, and pricing transparency is paramount to establish trust. We are digital, global, and accessible 24/7, engineered as a simple and efficient solution to help our clients with all aspects of watch collecting.

UNRIVALED SELECTION

The 1916 Company is not a marketplace; we own every watch that we sell. This allows us to implement a true global quality standard. As one of the largest buyers of pre-owned watches worldwide, our selection is ever-changing, with thousands of pre-owned watches from the best brands available at any given time.

GUARANTEED AUTHENTICITY

Our pre-owned watches are evaluated, authenticated, and brought to manufacturer operating standards without compromising value or provenance, before entering our curated inventory of pre-owned watches. Our in-house team of Swiss-trained watchmakers, technicians, and refinishers assess every watch before it is presented for sale. Every pre-owned watch we sell is backed by The 1916 Company 2 years Limited Warranty, and we also offer additional coverage options.

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