Jump to content

European Watch Company: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Derkse (talk | contribs)
27 edits
→History: add recent acquisition
 
(21 intermediate revisions by 10 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|American luxury watch retailer founded 1993 in Boston, MA}}
⚫
'''European Watch Company''' ('''EWC''') is an American watch [[retailer]] based in [[Boston, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/2019/european-watch-company-2/|title=European Watch Company|date=June 25, 2019|website=[[Boston (magazine)|Boston Magazine]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://connect.metrocorpmedia.com/files/html/flipbooks/bs2310/bs2310.html#p=27|title=Boston magazine October 2023}}</ref>
{{Infobox website
| name = European Watch Company
| logo = European Watch Company logo.png
| industry = Retail
| founded = 1993 in Boston, Massachusetts
| founder = Albert Ganjel
| location = [[Boston, Massachusetts]]
| products = Luxury watches
| website = {{url|europeanwatch.com}}
}}

⚫
'''European Watch Company''' ('''EWC''') is an American luxury watch [[retailer]] based in [[Boston, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/2019/european-watch-company-2/|title=European Watch Company|date=June 25, 2019|website=[[Boston (magazine)|Boston Magazine]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://connect.metrocorpmedia.com/files/html/flipbooks/bs2310/bs2310.html#p=27|title=Boston magazine October 2023}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The European Watch Company (EWC) was founded on [[Newbury Street]] in Boston in 1993 by Albert Ganjei.<ref name="bizjournals">https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2023/08/18/european-watch-co-newbury-street.html</ref><ref name="bostonglobe">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/12/business/this-high-end-watch-dealer-theres-no-time-like-present/|title=For this high-end watch dealer, there’s no time like the present |first=Hiawatha |last=Bray |date=12 March 2022|website=[[The Boston Globe]]}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2023/08/09/european-watch-company|title=How this Boston watch company became a multi-million-dollar enterprise |website=[[Axios.com]]}}</ref> EWC initially started selling more affordable watches, but moved over time into selling higher end luxury watches.<ref name="bostonglobe"/><ref name="auto"/>
The European Watch Company was founded on [[Newbury Street]] in Boston in 1993 by Albert Ganjei.<ref name="bostonglobe">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/12/business/this-high-end-watch-dealer-theres-no-time-like-present/|title=For this high-end watch dealer, there's no time like the present |first=Hiawatha |last=Bray |date=12 March 2022|website=[[The Boston Globe]]}}</ref><ref name="axios">{{Cite web|url=https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2023/08/09/european-watch-company|title=How this Boston watch company became a multi-million-dollar enterprise |first=Steph |last=Solis |date=9 August 2023 |website=[[Axios.com]]}}</ref>


EWC sells classic and contemporary timepieces, including rare vintage models and limited editions from brands such as [[Patek Philippe]], [[Rolex]], [[Audemars Piguet]], [[F.P. Journe]], and [[Vacheron Constantin]].<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web |last=Mezrich |first=Tonya |date=October 3, 2023 |title=Five Can't-Miss Boston Spots for Watch Collectors |url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/life-style/2023/10/03/watch-boutiques-boston/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-06 |title=European Watch Company |url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/2021/european-watch-company-3/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=Boston Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanaas/2024/05/16/the-connoisseurs-guide-to-fine-timepieces-book-makes-debut/?sh=2d5b842470dd |title=Introducing 'The Connoisseur's Guide To Fine Timepieces'|first=Roberta |last=Naas |date=May 16, 2024 |website=Forbes}}</ref> Popular among watch collectors, EWC initially sold affordable watches.<ref name="auto3" />
⚫
In 2018, Joshua Ganjei succeeded Albert Ganjei as the chief executive officer of the company. Albert remains the president of the company.<ref>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-25/swiss-watch-values-surge-in-u-s-for-brands-like-rolex-omega-and-patek-philippe</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/rolex-watch-predictions-2024-1235555248/|title=The New Rolexes Are Almost Here: We Asked 9 Watch-World Insiders for Their Predictions|first=Victoria|last=Gomelsky|date=March 25, 2024|website=[[Robb Report]]}}</ref>


⚫
In 2018, Joshua Ganjei succeeded Albert Ganjei as the chief executive officer of the company. Albert Ganjel remained the president of the company.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gretler |first1=Corrine |last2=Hoffman |first2=Andy |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Less Bling, More Investing Drives U.S. Boom in Swiss Watches |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-25/swiss-watch-values-surge-in-u-s-for-brands-like-rolex-omega-and-patek-philippe |access-date=May 18, 2024 |website=Bloomberg}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/rolex-watch-predictions-2024-1235555248/|title=The New Rolexes Are Almost Here: We Asked 9 Watch-World Insiders for Their Predictions|first=Victoria|last=Gomelsky|date=March 25, 2024|website=[[Robb Report]]}}</ref> In 2021, EWC's office and salesroom were relocated to the intersection of Clarendon and Dartmouth streets in Boston's [[Back Bay]] neighborhood.<ref name="bizjournals">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2023/08/18/european-watch-co-newbury-street.html|title=Father-son duo bridge a generational divide to keep their Newbury Street watch business growing |first=Grant |last=Welker |date=August 18, 2023|website=[[Boston Business Journal]]}}</ref>
==Business model==
EWC is popular among watch collectors.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/life-style/2023/10/03/watch-boutiques-boston/|title=Five Can’t-Miss Boston Spots for Watch Collectors|first=Tonya|last=Mezrich|date=October 3, 2023}}</ref><ref name="bostonglobe"/> It has a range of classic and contemporary timepieces, including rare vintage models and limited editions from brands such as [[Patek Philippe]], [[Rolex]], [[Audemars Piguet]], [[F.P. Journe]], and [[Vacheron Constantin]].<ref name="auto3"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/2021/european-watch-company-3/|title=European Watch Company|date=July 6, 2021}}</ref><ref name="bostonglobe"/>


In 2024, EWC wrote an anthology titled ''The Connoisseur's Guide to Fine Timepieces'', which was published by Assouline, highlighting the notable watches collected and sold by the company over its history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maxim.com/style/the-connoisseurs-guide-to-fine-timepieces-explores-european-watch-company/ |title='THE CONNOISSEUR'S GUIDE TO FINE TIMEPIECES' EXPLORES EUROPEAN WATCH COMPANY |first=Beau |last=Hayhoe |date=May 30, 2024 |website=Maxim}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/assouline-connoisseurs-guide-1235618875/ |title=Watch-World Exec Joshua Ganjei on Collecting, His New Book, and the Rise of Superfakes |first=Paige |last=Reddinger |date=May 17, 2024 |website=[[Robb Report]]}}</ref>
EWC's office and salesroom is currently near downtown Boston by the intersection of Clarendon and Dartmouth streets in Boston.<ref name="bizjournals"/>


In 2021, EWC expanded and relocated its office and salesroom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thezingreport.com/2022/04/qa-pre-owned-watch-albert-ganjei/|title=Pre-owned watch Albert Ganjei}}</ref>
In October 2024, EWC acquired the digital assets of Crown & Caliber from Hodinkee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-10/hodinkee-sells-used-watch-site-crown-caliber-to-boston-dealer |title=Hodinkee Sells Used Watch Site Crown & Caliber to Boston Dealer |first=Andy |last=Hoffman |date=October 10, 2024 |website=[[Bloomberg.com|Bloomberg]]}}</ref>

EWC watches are also listed on its website and [[iPhone]] app.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/european-watch-co-watches/id428419037|title=‎European Watch Co - Watches|date=April 25, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
* ''The Connoisseur's Guide to Fine Timepieces'' (2024)

== External links ==
* {{official website|https://www.europeanwatch.com/}}


[[Category:1993 establishments in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:1993 establishments in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Retail companies of the United States]]

Latest revision as of 13:41, 6 December 2024

European Watch Company
Founded1993 in Boston, Massachusetts
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Founder(s)Albert Ganjel
IndustryRetail
ProductsLuxury watches
URLeuropeanwatch.com

European Watch Company (EWC) is an American luxury watch retailer based in Boston, Massachusetts.[1][2]

History

[edit]

The European Watch Company was founded on Newbury Street in Boston in 1993 by Albert Ganjei.[3][4]

EWC sells classic and contemporary timepieces, including rare vintage models and limited editions from brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe, and Vacheron Constantin.[5][6][7] Popular among watch collectors, EWC initially sold affordable watches.[5]

In 2018, Joshua Ganjei succeeded Albert Ganjei as the chief executive officer of the company. Albert Ganjel remained the president of the company.[8][9] In 2021, EWC's office and salesroom were relocated to the intersection of Clarendon and Dartmouth streets in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.[10]

In 2024, EWC wrote an anthology titled The Connoisseur's Guide to Fine Timepieces, which was published by Assouline, highlighting the notable watches collected and sold by the company over its history.[11][12]

In October 2024, EWC acquired the digital assets of Crown & Caliber from Hodinkee.[13]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "European Watch Company". Boston Magazine. June 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Boston magazine October 2023".
  3. ^ Bray, Hiawatha (12 March 2022). "For this high-end watch dealer, there's no time like the present". The Boston Globe.
  4. ^ Solis, Steph (9 August 2023). "How this Boston watch company became a multi-million-dollar enterprise". Axios.com.
  5. ^ a b Mezrich, Tonya (October 3, 2023). "Five Can't-Miss Boston Spots for Watch Collectors".
  6. ^ "European Watch Company". Boston Magazine. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  7. ^ Naas, Roberta (May 16, 2024). "Introducing 'The Connoisseur's Guide To Fine Timepieces'". Forbes.
  8. ^ Gretler, Corrine; Hoffman, Andy (March 24, 2022). "Less Bling, More Investing Drives U.S. Boom in Swiss Watches". Bloomberg. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Gomelsky, Victoria (March 25, 2024). "The New Rolexes Are Almost Here: We Asked 9 Watch-World Insiders for Their Predictions". Robb Report.
  10. ^ Welker, Grant (August 18, 2023). "Father-son duo bridge a generational divide to keep their Newbury Street watch business growing". Boston Business Journal.
  11. ^ Hayhoe, Beau (May 30, 2024). "'THE CONNOISSEUR'S GUIDE TO FINE TIMEPIECES' EXPLORES EUROPEAN WATCH COMPANY". Maxim.
  12. ^ Reddinger, Paige (May 17, 2024). "Watch-World Exec Joshua Ganjei on Collecting, His New Book, and the Rise of Superfakes". Robb Report.
  13. ^ Hoffman, Andy (October 10, 2024). "Hodinkee Sells Used Watch Site Crown & Caliber to Boston Dealer". Bloomberg.

Further reading

[edit]
  • The Connoisseur's Guide to Fine Timepieces (2024)
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=European_Watch_Company&oldid=1261507242"