First Class Watches vs Watchfinder & Co.:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Watchfinder & Co. had more branded searches than First Class Watches among watch retailers in the United Kingdom. Watchfinder & Co. had about 110,000 branded searches, while First Class Watches had 8,100. Watchfinder & Co. made up 44.9% of all watch retailer searches we track, and First Class Watches accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watch retailers, Watchfinder & Co. appeared in three of the five answers and First Class Watches in one. Watchfinder & Co. was mentioned before First Class Watches in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Watchfinder & Co., about 14 searches for every 1 for First Class Watches
Who does AI mention more?
Watchfinder & Co., mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, First Class Watches in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Watchfinder & Co., named ahead of First Class Watches in 3 of 4 answers
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Top watch retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Watchfinder & Co. was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. First Class Watches was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Watchfinder & Co. was listed before First Class Watches in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Goldsmiths5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Watchfinder & Co.3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Watches of Switzerland3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Chrono241 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
First Class Watches1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jura Watches0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best place to buy a luxury watch in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I safely buy a pre-owned watch in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK watch retailers have the best prices on Seiko and Tissot?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury watches”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pre owned watches”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is First Class Watches or Watchfinder & Co. more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for First Class Watches and Watchfinder & Co. by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six watch retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Watchfinder & Co., First Class Watches. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Watchfinder & Co. | Chrono24 | Watches of Switzerland | First Class Watches | Goldsmiths | Jura Watches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.7% | 25.7% | 21% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.9% | 25.2% | 20.7% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.9% | 21.9% | 21.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.2% | 25.4% | 20.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 47% | 25.9% | 21.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.7% | 25.7% | 21% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.7% | 25.7% | 21% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 42.1% | 28.3% | 23.1% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.6% | 24.5% | 24.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.97% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.7% | 24.6% | 24.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.6% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.9% | 24.7% | 24.7% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.53% |
How has the First Class Watches and Watchfinder & Co. comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Watchfinder & Co. was ahead of First Class Watches in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, First Class Watches’ share of searches among watch retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 2.8% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Watchfinder & Co.’s share of searches among watch retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 46.7% to 44.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom watch retailers in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Watchfinder & Co. lost share of searches among watch retailers in the United Kingdom, from 49.6% to 44.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for First Class Watches in the United Kingdom rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using First Class Watches’ and Watchfinder & Co.’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
First Class Watches
1 branded search term
- first class watches
Watchfinder & Co.
1 branded search term
- watchfinder
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