﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:03:34 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>THE WHITE HOUSE WATCHES… THE PRESIDENTIAL EDIT</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/the-white-house-watches--the-presidential-edit,c3271235</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3870970</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, on the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States, Watchfinder & Co. (http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/) take a look back at some of Biden’s timepieces of choice, and some of the iconic watches that have been worn in the White House over the decades. Founded in 2002 Watchfinder & Co. is the premier resource from which to buy, sell and part-exchange pre-owned luxury watches. From bestsellers, through to vintage and limited edition pieces, Watchfinder offers over 4,000 watches from more than 70 luxury brands, all available online and via their network of boutiques]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:43:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder &amp; Co. Opens Flagship Boutique</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder---co--opens-flagship-boutique,c9367786</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1236957</guid><description><![CDATA[Opening its doors in the heart of London - home of British watchmaking - Watchfinder's flagship WF&Co. boutique is bringing the best of luxury watches straight to the capital.
Situated within the opulent courtyard of the Royal Exchange, the WF&Co. boutique will provide luxury and convenience to watch buyers in the city.

Over ten years of preparation and expertise have gone into creating the ultimate premium pre-owned retail experience, and manning the wheel is former Watches of Switzerland manager Simon Moody. WF&Co. Co-Founder Lloyd Amsdon stated that, 'the WF&Co. boutique is a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:23:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder Has Gone Mobile!</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-has-gone-mobile-,c9335981</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1177914</guid><description><![CDATA[Watchfinder extend their multi-channel strategy with the new picture perfect, cross-channel shopping experience, enabling customers to get the most from Watchfinder when they’re mobile.
If you've ever tried navigating a full-sized site on a mobile device, you'll know how frustrating it can be, so with that in mind we created the Watchfinder mobile site. Designed as a dedicated platform for most smartphones, the Watchfinder mobile site has been engineered to allow you to browse all your favourite watches at the tap or slide of a finger.

No more tiny buttons, no more unreadable text and no]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:24:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder Crosses the Channel</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-crosses-the-channel,c9316878</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1138008</guid><description><![CDATA[Watchfinder, home to the UK’s largest collection of pre-owned watches, introduces Watchfinder.fr and the opening of a satellite office in Paris.
Of the 4.5 million people that visit Watchfinder every year, an ever-increasing number herald from beyond the UK, and so the time has come for Watchfinder to spread its wings and take the leap across the channel. The journey begins in Paris, France, with the opening of a satellite office and the introduction of Watchfinder.fr, the first international portal for non-UK customers to get a more personalised service with all the added peace of mind that]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:54:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder Steps Back In Time</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-steps-back-in-time,c9309938</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1128490</guid><description><![CDATA[Watchfinder introduce the ‘time machine’, allowing you to discover your past at a click of a button.
As the Patek Philippe tag line likes to remind us, a mechanical watch is something that can last us a lifetime, and beyond. Owning one can be so much more than just being a factor of convenience; a watch can commemorate and immortalise a moment in time, a special occasion, and an event that lives on through the small, beating machine that you wear on your wrist.

Because a watch can be so special, Watchfinder decided to make it easier to find the one that will mean the most to you - perhaps]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder reports strong start to 2012</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-reports-strong-start-to-2012,c9287283</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1079704</guid><description><![CDATA[Pre-owned specialist Watchfinder has reported a strong start to 2012, with sales for Q1 up 21% on the same period last year.
With sales of over £3.3m for Q1, the Maidstone based retailer sees this as further evidence of the increasing appeal of pre-owned watches amongst fine watch buyers.

“Taken in context, this has to be seen as strong growth, and its further evidence of the increasing appeal of pre-owned premium watches” says Managing Director Stuart Hennell. “The watches we sell are a fantastic combination of luxury and investment. Our clients invest their money in beautiful pre-owned]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:25:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder celebrates KEiBA success</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-celebrates-keiba-success,c9280787</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision515126</guid><description><![CDATA[Watchfinder celebrated making it to the finals of the Kent Excellence in Business Awards 2012 last Thursday.
The achievement was celebrated at a glittering event at Priestfield, Gillingham Football Club, which was staged and produced by Kent County Council and The KM Group. Thirteen businesses and individuals were selected as category winners after a tough judging process whittled down hundreds of entries to 40 finalists.

Watchfinder from Maidstone, Kent were a top three finalist in the Customer Service and Commitment Award.

Watchfinder Director and Co-Founder, Matt Bowling, said “When]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:30:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder unveils Omega and LonginesCertified Service Centre</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-unveils-omega-and-longinescertified-service-centre,c9274530</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision508815</guid><description><![CDATA[Certified by Omega and Longines, the new Watchfinder Service Centre introduces timeservices.co.uk adding yet another feather in the WF&Co cap.
The excellent customer service and quality that Watchfinder is known for has now been extended to include a new, in-house Omega and Longines Certified Service Centre. The dedicated facility is located in Maidstone, Kent and can undertake fully certified servicing, repairs, refurbishments and battery replacements for Omega and Longines watches. All the work completed by the team of watchmakers, and managed by Swiss luxury watch veteran of ten years]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:04:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Periscopix Achieve a 1,900% Increase in Conversion Rates for Watchfinder</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/periscopix-achieve-a-1-900--increase-in-conversion-rates-for-watchfinder,c9272493</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision506868</guid><description><![CDATA[Periscopix, one of the UK’s leading Pay Per Click and Google Analytics agencies, has achieved a staggering increase in new visitor conversion rates for Watchfinder as a result of their recent Google Analytics work.
The project began with looking at Watchfinder’s current GA data and segmenting it into new and returning visitors, with the differences in behaviour analysed. It was discovered that new site visitors were not able to easily find what they wanted, so a feature called ‘the Giftfinder’ was developed; a personal assistant style concept which allowed the shopper to search by gender,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:52:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder Release Issue Two of The Watch Magazine</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-release-issue-two-of-the-watch-magazine,c9260246</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision494134</guid><description><![CDATA[Upon the huge success of over 39,000 visitors to The Watch magazines first edition, Watchfinder are pleased to release issue two of the interactive iPad magazine.
With issue two hot off the digital press, it's time to celebrate the success of issue one of The Watch magazine, the bi-monthly digital publication about all things ticking. The first edition of this brand new and exciting iPad magazine has far surpassed all expectations, its fresh style and slick interactivity proving to be exactly what the doctor ordered. There's no arguing with the figures; issue one drew 39,054 unique visitors,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder Celebrates the Release of The Watch Magazine iPad App</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-celebrates-the-release-of-the-watch-magazine-ipad-app,c9231569</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision464485</guid><description><![CDATA[Watchfinder announced today the release of The Watch Magazine free iPad App, which promises to be the most popular online Watch Magazine in the UK.
Thanks to the support of nearly 30,000 devoted readers, the online blog, ‘The Watch Magazine,’ has become a superior, interactive app now available for download from iTunes or viewed on your PC. A joint venture with The Content Factory has turned it into a full-blown, bi-monthly magazine – and the best news is that it’s FREE!

Lloyd Amsdon, Co-founder of Watchfinder stated “We are very excited to be partnering with The Content Factory. This is]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:16:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder Showcases A Collection Like No Other</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-showcases-a-collection-like-no-other,c9229565</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision462358</guid><description><![CDATA[Recently launched ‘The Collection,’ plays host to some of the most interesting and impressive watches ever made, be it complicated, rare or of historical significance.
Some watches are just so good that they deserve a second look, so Watchfinder have gathered together their most impressive pieces and put them all in one place so you can do just that. To make ‘The Collection’ an experience to remember, each watch that features in it gets a high quality photoshoot as well as a full-length article into its history and features, allowing you to explore it in great detail and appreciate its]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:03:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder Announce Pre-owned Luxury Watch Sales up 39%</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-announce-pre-owned-luxury-watch-sales-up-39-,c9197931</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision430198</guid><description><![CDATA[Online retailer Watchfinder has reported like for like sales of pre-owned watches up an impressive 39% following the recent WF&Co rebranding.
The figures, which relate to sales in September, October, and November follow a year of significant internal investment which has seen the staff grow to over 40 people, the introduction of the WF&Co group, a re-designed website and a magazine. Managing Director Stuart Hennell explained that the figures were in line with expectations. “To generate this volume of sales growth in what can only be described as challenging trading conditions is pleasing,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:06:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder introduces WF&amp;Co and hints at future plans including watch rental</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-introduces-wf-co-and-hints-at-future-plans-including-watch-rental,c9189627</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision419822</guid><description><![CDATA[Fine watch retailer Watchfinder brought a buzz to central London on Thursday as it introduced the WF&Co brand to guests from a range of backgrounds.
The WF&Co press day and evening reception was attended by manufacturers, retailers, customers, prospective investors, journalists, and marketing professionals. All were given an introduction to WF&Co and the range of new services now available to clients. WF&Co technicians were on hand to give visitors watches a health check and explain the numerous checks and tests that all watches must pass to reach the site. Symbolically the watch clinic sat]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:51:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder introduces a new member to the team</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-introduces-a-new-member-to-the-team,c9188005</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision418285</guid><description><![CDATA[Luxury watch retailer proud to announce the (speedy) arrival of the first Watchfinder baby.
Maidstone based company Watchfinder prides itself on quick delivery, and Servicing Assistant Cheryl Cox clearly takes that commitment seriously. Just 6 minutes after arriving at Medway Hospital on Tuesday 8th November, Cheryl gave birth to her daughter Chloe.

Cheryl commented “It was all a bit quick, I was back home 6 hours later, the nurses were fantastic”.

Managing Director Stuart Hennell said “Everyone’s delighted for them, Chloe’s a beautiful little girl, and we wish them all the best for]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watchfinder to unveil new WF&amp;Co brand</title><link>https://news.cision.com/watchfinder/r/watchfinder-to-unveil-new-wf-co-brand,c9187383</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision417760</guid><description><![CDATA[Watchfinder, the UK’s largest online retailer of fine watches will formally introduce its new brand WF&Co, to customers, trade, and press this week.
The re-branding has been timed to coincide with the company’s stylish new website, currently receiving 500,000 visits per month. The e-commerce platform will continue to be known as Watchfinder but this will sit alongside a range of new services underneath the WF&Co umbrella. The new services which are either already online or will be introduced in the coming months, include The Watch Magazine, already the UK’s biggest online watch magazine, a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:47:24 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>