I think the number of watchers only shows on Buy it Now items - not on auctions.

For more info see this thread  http://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Buying-on-eBay/watch-number/qaq-p/645212

Looking at the same ad at the same time my friend can see the number of people watching it  and i cant ..

Truly is correct.

Only listings with a buy it now shows the number of watchers in a listing. (At present)

Sorry to disagree but I have watchers showing on my BINS & auctions , there is no BIN price on those auctions .

OOps I apologise, nope they are only showing under my Selling list, my ,mistake, again sincerely apologise for misinformation.

Please put it down to a senior blonde moment.