Designers
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Feb- 2021 -4 February
TAG Heuer and Porsche launch brand partnership with new exclusive watch
TAG Heuer has announced it will be partnering with Porsche, the German sports car manufacturer, in a move that will set a “new standard” for brand integration. The Swiss luxury watchmaker unveiled a new watch, the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph, as part of the new relationship between both companies.…
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1 February
Swatch sales drop by almost a third
Swatch has announced that sales for 2020 fell by almost a third due to Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns affecting business. The watch manufacturer saw sales dropped to CHF 5.95m (£4.45m) over the period, resulting in a total net loss of CHF 53M (£43m). Known for brands such as Omega, Tissot…
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Dec- 2020 -15 December
Alkemistry launches personalised Iqra collection
The Alkemistry has announced the release of Iqra, a new “one-of-a-kind” collection which has a historical inspiration behind the pieces. Translating as “read” in Arabic, Iqra adopts an ancient engraving technique but with a contemporary twist. Customers can design their own unique necklace by choosing a gemstone and then personalising…
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10 December
Maya Gemstones launches new ZigZag collection
Maya Gemstones, known for its triangular gemstones, has launched a “sentimental” collection commemorating 2020. The new collection, named ZigZag, is meant to represent the “twists and turns” of the past year, with each piece engraved with the words “This Too Shall Pass”. The collection includes statement pendants, rings and earrings,…
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4 December
The Alkemistry launches new Selfridges pop-up shop
The Alkemistry launched a new pop-up shop at Selfridges yesterday (3 December), offering customers three “innovative” experiences on the store’s ground floor. Customers will have the choice of designing an affirmation bead bracelet, weaving their own silk and gold bracelet, or engraving a crystal necklace with their favourite word or…
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4 December
Hamilton & Inches expands George Street site
Hamilton & Inches has unveiled plans to renovate its George Street home to cater to the company’s growing demand. Renovations are now underway and the showroom, situated at 87 George Street, will close from 28 December to 26 January while the restoration work continues. The Edinburgh-based jewellers, which has held…
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2 December
Bucherer Blue and IWC Schaffhausen release 4th Bucherer Blue creation
Bucherer Blue and IWC Schaffhausen have partnered again for the release of the pair’s fourth creation for Bucherer Blue. The special edition is based on the successful ‘Big Pilot’s Watch’ and features a rare big date complication. Limited to 100 pieces, the timepiece is available exclusively at Bucherer and designed…
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1 December
Rolex named UK’s top consumer ‘superbrand’ for 2020
Superbrands UK has announced that Rolex has been crowned the UK’s top consumer ‘superbrand’ for 2020. Last year’s winner Lego moved to fifth place, while Visa, Samsung and Andrex came in at second, third and fourth respectively. Delivery app Just Eat was also successful, gaining the most voters year-on-year of…
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Nov- 2020 -30 November
CuleM Watches launches sustainability mission
CuleM Watches has launched a “bold” sustainability pledge in order to set a new environmental standard for the luxury watch industry. Some 3% in sales will be donated to conservation and humanitarian causes, allowing customers to “protect the planet” through purchasing its timepieces. The watch designer has also protected 65…
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27 November
TAG Heuer partners with Bamford on exclusive Aquaracer timepiece
TAG Heuer has partnered, once again, with Bamford Watch Department to create an exclusive Aquaracer timepiece. The new watch is equipped with the Calibre 5 Automatic movement and limited to just 1,500 pieces. Back in 2018, TAG Heuer and Bamford came together to create a “special version” of the Monaco…
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