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WatchBox Global sells pre-owned wristwatches both online and offline

Lower Merion Township, United StatesFounded 2001Marketing
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2021
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About WatchBox Global

WatchBox is a leading global platform specializing in the sale of pre-owned luxury watches. The company operates in the luxury goods market, serving a clientele that values high-end, collector-quality timepieces. WatchBox's unique selling point is its extensive collection of luxury watches, all of which are certified as authentic and of collector quality.

The company's business model is based on owning every watch they sell, rather than acting as a marketplace for third-party sellers. This allows WatchBox to maintain high standards of quality and authenticity, setting them apart as a market leader in the pre-owned luxury watch sector.

WatchBox operates globally, with offices in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other locations. This international presence allows them to offer a constantly changing selection of thousands of luxury watches at any given time.

In addition to selling watches, WatchBox also offers expert services such as maintenance and repair. Their in-house team of Swiss-trained watchmakers and refinishers are equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance to heavy water damage, using factory-sourced parts. This ensures that every watch sold by WatchBox is in optimal condition, further enhancing their reputation in the secondary marketplace.

WatchBox also offers a mobile app, which allows customers to browse their collection, access exclusive content, and communicate with a client advisor. This adds an additional layer of convenience and accessibility for their clients.

In summary, WatchBox is a global leader in the pre-owned luxury watch market, offering an extensive collection of high-quality timepieces, expert services, and a convenient mobile app.

Source: Dealroom company data

At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Lower Merion Township, United States
Employees
274
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
92.0/100
Industry
Marketing
Sector
Marketing, Retail, Luxury, Auction
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
1 company, latest Nov 2018
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Nov 2021 $165M $660M Marc Lasry · Michael Strahan · Bill Ackman · Devin Booker ↗
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing Nov 2017 — — CMIA Capital Partners ↗
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Growth signals

WatchBox Global website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for WatchBox Global is 1.3K monthly website visits, up 103.1% over the last three months. WatchBox Global's team grew 15.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.3K 3-month web change+103.1% 1-year team growth+15.6%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

17 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series B and later17 investors entered at this stage

  • CMIA Capital Partners
  • Radcliff Group
  • Spruce House
  • Marc Lasry
  • Michael Strahan
  • Bill Ackman
  • Devin Booker
  • Radcliff Companies
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Karl Anthony Towns
  • Mike Lazerow
  • Michael Jordan
  • Howard Lindzon
  • Chris Paul
  • Larry Fitzgerald
  • Ernie Garcia
  • Danny Maegaard
Team profiled 16 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 6 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
8 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States92.1%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong2.8%
🇸🇬 Singapore1.7%
🇩🇪 Germany0.6%
🇨🇦 Canada0.6%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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