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