Authentic Watches vs The 1916 Company:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The 1916 Company had more branded searches than Authentic Watches among watch retailers in the United States. The 1916 Company had about 45,200 branded searches, while Authentic Watches had 1,600. The 1916 Company made up 4.2% of all watch retailer searches we track, and Authentic Watches accounted for 0.15%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watch retailers, neither Authentic Watches nor The 1916 Company appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
The 1916 Company, about 28 searches for every 1 for Authentic Watches
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top watch retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Authentic Watches nor The 1916 Company showed up in any of the five answers.
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.
Bob's Watches4 of 5Named in 2 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
Chrono242 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jomashop1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Watches of Switzerland1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- The 1916 Company0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bucherer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Crown & Caliber0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Authentic Watches0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to buy a luxury watch online in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sites are trustworthy for buying a pre-owned Rolex?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is it safe to buy a discounted designer watch online?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury watches”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“used rolex”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 28, 2026.
Is Authentic Watches or The 1916 Company more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Authentic Watches and The 1916 Company by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine watch retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for The 1916 Company, Authentic Watches. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jomashop | Chrono24 | The 1916 Company | Watches of Switzerland | Watchfinder & Co. | Bucherer | Bob's Watches | Crown & Caliber | Authentic Watches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.6% | 19.8% | 4.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.53% | 0.43% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.9% | 17% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.1% | 16.8% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.3% | 19.7% | 4.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.97% | 0.35% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 22.9% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.5% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.2% | 19.9% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 0.29% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.5% | 23% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 62.5% | 22.7% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.8% | 23.2% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 19.9% | 4% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.24% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.1% | 22.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.22% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.8% | 23.1% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.18% | 0.15% |
How has the Authentic Watches and The 1916 Company comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The 1916 Company was ahead of Authentic Watches in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Authentic Watches’ share of searches among watch retailers in the United States moved from 0.29% to 0.15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The 1916 Company’s share of searches among watch retailers in the United States moved from 4.3% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 36.2K to 45.2K.
How did search popularity change for United States watch retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, The 1916 Company rose from 4th to 3rd among watch retailers in the United States.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Authentic Watches in the United States fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Authentic Watches’ and The 1916 Company’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.
Authentic Watches
1 branded search term
- authentic watches
The 1916 Company
2 branded search terms
- 1916 company
- watchbox
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