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There is a good reason things have been quiet around here lately: I’ve spent the last two months building something very special for the watch community. Today, I am excited to finally be able to show you what I’ve been working on.
If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent a lot of time online looking for new pieces to add to your collection. The hunt is part of the fun, and getting a great deal on a hard-to-find piece can be really rewarding. There are a few ways to do that online now, but the experience leaves a lot to be desired.
Enter WatchPatrol: a new web and mobile application designed to make exploring the pre-owned watch world a little bit easier. Check out a couple of screenshots below.

Screenshot: Masonry Style View
Screenshot: Grid Style View

The Problem with Social Commerce
Pre-owned watches can be bought and sold many different places online. There are major channels like Ebay, Chrono24, and other private marketplaces. And then there are the watch communities, where tens of thousands of enthusiasts buy, trade, and sell watches through community forums. Forums are an excellent place to buy watches, this is where you find the best deals and the most passionate collectors.
The problem" Forums are designed for discussion, not commerce. Data is not structured in a way that allows filtering or searching. Browsing listings does not include imagery, forcing you to click through individual posts to view photos. On top of...