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Hodinkee
Hodinkee combines watch journalism, e-commerce, and Chubb-backed insurance under one brand. Read the full Altss profile.
Hodinkee
Hodinkee began as a watch enthusiast blog and has evolved into a vertically integrated business combining media, marketplace, and insurance. Its editorial team produces daily hands-on reviews, market commentary, and video series such as Talking Watches, generating reader trust and commercial traffic. The firm generates revenue through three distinct channels: advertising and affiliate links on its media site; direct e-commerce sales of watches and accessories; and insurance policies underwritten by Chubb that cover watches and jewelry with no deductible and up to 150% of insured value. It does not disclose subscription or transaction volume figures. Hodinkee employs editorial and commercial staff out of New York and San Francisco. No recent fundraising or material organizational change has been publicly reported in the last 24 months. The firm operates without disclosed external capital partners or a separately branded investment vehicle. Hodinkee structures itself as a standalone operating company rather than a family office or fund. Its competitive moat lies in combining media credibility with direct consumer sales and insurance product distribution — three functions that typically remain separate in the watch industry.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Additional offices
San Francisco, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Hodinkee?
Hodinkee was founded by Benjamin Clymer and is led by its executive team; the CEO as of the most recent public filing is Benjamin Clymer. The editorial operation is managed by a team of journalists and video producers.
How does Hodinkee make money?
Hodinkee generates revenue from display advertising and affiliate links on its media site; direct e-commerce sales of new and pre-owned watches; and insurance policies underwritten by Chubb that cover watches and jewelry. The insurance product charges no deductible and offers up to 150% of insured value.
Is Hodinkee a family office or a media company?
Hodinkee is an operating company, not a family office. It combines media, e-commerce, and insurance distribution under one brand. It does not manage third-party capital or function as an asset manager.
Does Hodinkee invest in watch brands or startups?
Hodinkee has not publicly disclosed any investment activity in watch manufacturers or related startups. Its known business operations are limited to media, retail, and insurance under the Chubb partnership.
Who underwrites Hodinkee's insurance policies?
Hodinkee's insurance policies for watches and jewelry are underwritten by Chubb, the property and casualty insurer. The policy carries no deductible and each item is covered up to 150% of its insured value.
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