Pre-owned watches

Watchfinder & Co.: why e-commerce still values physical stores

INTERVIEW

By Serge Maillard

December 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, the platform specialising in pre-owned watches has just opened two physical stores, in Paris and Geneva. It is also partnering with Panerai to offer a trade-in programme. Watchfinder CEO Matt Bowling details his strategy and what has changed since the company was bought by Richemont two years ago.

Watchfinder & Co.: why e-commerce still values physical stores

INTERVIEW

By Serge Maillard

December 2020

Watchfinder & Co.: why e-commerce still values physical stores

In the midst of the pandemic, the platform specialising in pre-owned watches has just opened two physical stores, in Paris and Geneva. It is also partnering with Panerai to offer a trade-in programme. Watchfinder CEO Matt Bowling details his strategy and what has changed since the company was bought by Richemont two years ago.

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