The Road to The 1916 Company
- 1916Govberg Jewelers is founded by brothers Albert and Sam Govberg in Philadelphia, PA.
- 1922Govberg Jewelers opens storefront on Philadelphia's Jeweler's Row.
- 1964Albert Govberg's son, Irwin, is appointed president of Govberg Jewelers.
- 1976Hyde Park Jewelers opens its first store in Denver’s Tamarac Square Shopping Center.
- 1983Irwin Govberg’s sons, Danny and Jeffrey, join the family business alongside their father and grandfather.
- 1983Radcliffe Jewelers opens its first store in Towson, MD.
- 1987Govberg Jewelers becomes an authorized dealer for Patek Philippe.
- 1999Govberg Jewelers establishes partnership with Radcliffe Jewelers.
- 1999Hyde Park Jewelers expands its location in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, presenting a 10,000 square-foot flagship store.
- 2008Govberg Jewelers becomes an Official Rolex Jeweler.
- 2010Govberg Jewelers invests further in pre-owned watches with a dedicated team, while simultaneously opening a new store in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
- 2012Radcliffe Jewelers becomes an Official Rolex Jeweler in Baltimore and undergoes a stunning renovation.
- 2012Hyde Park Jewelers acquires Traditional Jewelers, expanding the business to Newport Beach, CA, and renaming the store ‘Hyde Park’ in 2018.
- 2017WatchBox is founded by Danny Govberg, Justin Reis, and Tay Liam Wee as a global platform and community for the collectible pre-owned category. The first international WatchBox location opens in Hong Kong.
- 2018WatchBox opens its first European location in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
- 2019WatchBox expands presence in Asia from solely Hong Kong, adding a lounge in Singapore.
- 2019WatchBox forms Middle East partnership and opens storefront in Dubai.
- 2021Govberg Jewelers moves a few doors down from its past home, opening an exquisite flagship boutique at 1529 Walnut Street.
- 2021WatchBox celebrates $165 million fundraising milestone, welcoming Michael Jordan, Michael Strahan, Marc Lasry and other high-profile athletes, entrepreneurs, and investors to our extended family.
- 2022Radcliffe Jewelers opens its third location in The Christiana Mall in Newark, DE, proudly part of the Official Rolex Jeweler network.
- 2023WatchBox opens Collector's Lounge in Shanghai, Los Angeles, Miami, and Boca Raton.
The 1916 CompanyThe 1916 Company launches, uniting WatchBox, Govberg, Radcliffe, and Hyde Park Jewelers, ushering in a new era for watch collectors worldwide.