Wristcheck

Wristcheck is a Hong Kong-based platform for buying, selling and trading pre-owned and brand-new luxury watches, combining an e-commerce marketplace with physical showrooms. Founded in 2020 by Austen Chu and Sean Wong, the company launched its e-commerce platform and its first showroom, at Hong Kong's Landmark Atrium, in August 2021. Its catalogue spans brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe, Cartier, Richard Mille, Piaget, MB&F, Kurono Tokyo and Atelier Wen, with listed prices ranging from a few thousand dollars to over US$1.9 million, and includes vintage sections as well as limited-edition collaborations such as the Wristcheck x Piaget Altiplano Ultimate (30 pieces) and a Wristcheck x Atelier Wen Perception special edition. The company also acts as an authorized retailer for brands including Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta.

Beyond transactions, Wristcheck provides in-house authentication and grading by its watchmakers, professional watch servicing and repair, the Wristcheck Watch Index (a market-pricing tool based on real transaction data), editorial content such as buying guides and collector interviews, and in-house creative production for watches and brands. A mobile app for iOS and Android offers a digital watch portfolio with real-time market values, document storage, a collecting diary, watchlist and market data, and tools to manage listings and negotiate with buyers.

Sellers can consign, use an instant-sell option, or list online, with seller fees stated as low as 6% and disclosure of what buyers pay and sellers net. Buyers are offered buyer protection, a warranty and concierge support.