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Charles Leclerc invests in Chrono24

Formula One driver Charles Leclerc has invested in Chrono24, the online marketplace for luxury watches, for an undisclosed amount, following in the footsteps of famed footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who invested in 2023. Leclerc, who is second placed in this year's Formula One championship and just won his home race at the prestigious Monte Carlo...

Fashion

Chrono24 launches authentication programme

Chrono24, the online marketplace for luxury watches, has launched a new ‘Certified’ authentication programme to provide transparency and a guarantee in vetting pre-owned timepieces for collectors. The programme will be available for pre-owned timepieces above 1,000 euros from professional and private sellers. The certification includes a...

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Chrono24 names Zalando’s Carsten Keller as CEO

Global marketplace for luxury watches Chrono24 has announced that former Zalando executive Carsten Keller will take over as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2024. Keller will succeed co-chief executive’s Tim Stracke and Holger Felgner, who are handing over the reins to “unlock the next phase of growth” for Chrono24. Stracke said in...

Business

Cristiano Ronaldo invests in Chrono24

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has invested in Chrono24, the online marketplace for luxury watches, through his CR7 SA company, for an undisclosed sum. Ronaldo, known for his love of timepieces, joins the likes of previous Chrono24 investors, including Bernard Arnault’s family investment company Aglae Ventures, General Atlantic, Insight Partners...

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Chrono24 raises 100 million euros in latest round of funding

Chrono24, the global digital marketplace for new and pre-owned luxury watches, has secured more than 100 million euros (118 million US dollars) in Series C investment. The round was led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, with participation from Aglaé Ventures, the technology arm of LVMH founder Bernard Arnault’s family...