European Watch Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Albert Ganjei |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
Key people | Mitchell Levey (CEO), Albert Ganjei (President) |
| Products | Luxury wristwatches (including vintage and limited editions) |
| Website | europeanwatchcompany |
European Watch Company (EWC) is a luxury watch retailer headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.[1][2]
History
Founded in 1993 by Albert Ganjei, the European Watch Company began its operations on Newbury Street in Boston.[3][4]
EWC offers a selection of both timeless and modern wristwatches, featuring rare vintage pieces and exclusive limited editions from prestigious brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe, and Vacheron Constantin.[5][6][7] Initially, the company was known for selling more affordable watches and has since become a favorite among collectors.[5]
In 2018, leadership transitioned when Mitchell Levey took over as CEO, while Albert Ganjei continued to serve as the company's president.[8][9] By 2021, EWC had relocated its showroom and offices to the corner of Clarendon and Dartmouth streets within Boston's Back Bay district.[10]
In 2024, EWC published The Connoisseur's Guide to Fine Timepieces, an anthology released by Assouline that showcases significant watches collected and retailed throughout the company’s history.[11][12]
Later that year in October, EWC expanded its digital portfolio by acquiring Crown & Caliber’s online assets from Hodinkee.[13]
References
- ↑ "European Watch Company". Boston Magazine. June 25, 2019.
- ↑ "Boston magazine October 2023".
- ↑ Bray, Hiawatha (12 March 2022). "For this high-end watch dealer, there's no time like the present". The Boston Globe.
- ↑ Solis, Steph (9 August 2023). "How this Boston watch company became a multi-million-dollar enterprise". Axios.com.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mezrich, Tonya (October 3, 2023). "Five Can't-Miss Boston Spots for Watch Collectors".
- ↑ "European Watch Company". Boston Magazine. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ↑ Naas, Roberta (May 16, 2024). "Introducing 'The Connoisseur's Guide To Fine Timepieces'". Forbes.
- ↑ Gretler, Corrine; Hoffman, Andy (March 24, 2022). "Less Bling, More Investing Drives U.S. Boom in Swiss Watches". Bloomberg. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ↑ Gomelsky, Victoria (March 25, 2024). "The New Rolexes Are Almost Here: We Asked 9 Watch-World Insiders for Their Predictions". Robb Report.
- ↑ Welker, Grant (August 18, 2023). "Father-son duo bridge a generational divide to keep their Newbury Street watch business growing". Boston Business Journal.
- ↑ Hayhoe, Beau (May 30, 2024). "'THE CONNOISSEUR'S GUIDE TO FINE TIMEPIECES' EXPLORES EUROPEAN WATCH COMPANY". Maxim.
- ↑ Reddinger, Paige (May 17, 2024). "Watch-World Exec Joshua Ganjei on Collecting, His New Book, and the Rise of Superfakes". Robb Report.
- ↑ Hoffman, Andy (October 10, 2024). "Hodinkee Sells Used Watch Site Crown & Caliber to Boston Dealer". Bloomberg.
Further reading
- A Connoisseur’s Handbook on Luxury Watches (2024)