Wondercare Watch Insurance Debuts with The 1916 Company

Wondercare Watch Insurance Offers Seamless Protection for Collectors

In a move that reinforces the convergence of luxury timepiece collecting and digital-age convenience, Wondercare Watch Insurance has launched an exclusive partnership with The 1916 Company. Designed to offer seamless, real-time protection for high-value watches, Wondercare is the brainchild of renowned entrepreneur and Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary—aka “Mr. Wonderful.” Through this collaboration, clients of The 1916 Company gain instant access to elite insurance backed by Chubb, the top personal lines insurer for high-net-worth families in the U.S.

The 1916 Company, which unites the prestige of WatchBox, Govberg Jewelers, Radcliffe Jewelers, and Hyde Park Jewelers under one banner, has become the go-to destination for new and pre-owned luxury watches. With more than 20 boutiques and lounges worldwide, they’ve cultivated a global collector community that values not just exceptional horology but peace of mind. Enter Wondercare Watch Insurance—a purpose-built solution that offers immediate coverage with just a few digital taps.

Kevin O’Leary, a passionate collector himself, founded Wondercare to address a pressing gap in the market: insuring timepieces for their true replacement value. “Most policies undervalue the real worth of watches,” said O’Leary. “Wondercare ensures timepieces are protected at their full, appraised value—not a depreciated number.”

Wondercare Watch Insurance Blends Tech, Trust, and Timepiece Expertise

The launch of Wondercare Watch Insurance marks a turning point in how collectors approach risk management. Powered by Chubb’s digital platform, Wondercare integrates effortlessly into The 1916 Company’s retail journey, both online and in-store. Whether purchasing a new grail piece or adding to a curated collection, clients can activate coverage at checkout or manage their policies at home. The experience is fully digital, intuitive, and designed specifically for collectors.

This collector-first approach offers an array of premium features: quick quotes, instant activation, the ability to add or remove timepieces, and up-to-date valuation adjustments. The platform is tailored to mirror the sophistication of the watches it protects. And because coverage is provided by Chubb—an insurance titan operating in 54 countries with 43,000 employees—clients can rest assured that service and support are unmatched in reliability and scope.

Amy McNeece, Head of Digital Consumer for Chubb’s Personal Risk Services, captured the ethos perfectly: “The thrill of acquiring a new timepiece should be seamlessly matched by the ease of insuring it.” That ease is now part of every purchase at The 1916 Company thanks to this groundbreaking integration.

John Shmerler, CEO of The 1916 Company, emphasized how essential this partnership is for collectors: “As the luxury watch market continues to grow, the need for a tailored, easy-to-access insurance solution has never been more critical. Wondercare is that solution.”

Adding personal weight to the initiative, O’Leary recently joined The 1916 Company at their New York Lounge for an intimate discussion with George Mayer, President of E-Commerce, to showcase highlights from his own collection. From signature red straps to rare independents, O’Leary’s collector sensibility is the foundation of Wondercare’s functionality.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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