Watch Focus
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Oct- 2015 -8 October
Watches of Switzerland opens Oxford Street store
Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland has opened a new boutique on London’s iconic Oxford Street. Watches of Switzerland said that the store, which is 7,000 sq ft, will embrace the “digital world”. Clients visiting the store will be greeted by a multi-lingual, 98 inch interactive digital touch screen, showcasing…
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Sep- 2015 -28 September
Vacheron Constantin introduces ‘most complicated watch’ ever made
Luxury watch brand Vacheron Constantin has introduced what it claims is the ‘most complicated watch’ ever made. With 57 complications the Reference 57260 has beaten the previous record holder the Patek Philippe Calibre 89, which has 33 complications. The model’s name stands for the number of complications and the 260th…
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28 September
Laing Edinburgh to stock IWC Schaffhausen
Independent jeweller Laing Edinburgh has announced that it set to stock luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen. The store announced that it has introduced the brand’s new 2015 Portugieser collection to its offering, which comes with a host of technological and design modifications as well as new features. The watch’s newly…
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Aug- 2015 -21 August
Sam Hines named international head of watches at Phillips
Auction house Phillips has announced the appointment of watch specialist Sam Hines as the company’s new head of international watches. Hines, who has over 20 years experience in the auction world, will be heading the company’s global team of watch specialists from its recently opened Asian headquarters in the Landmark…
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20 August
Swiss watch exports down 9.3% in July
Swiss watch exports decreased by 9.3% in July compared with the same month a year earlier, according to new figures from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). Watch exports in Switzerland were valued at 1.9bn Francs (£1.26bn) during the month, with the federation citing the Asian markets, which…
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19 August
Seiko named timekeeper of World Championships athletics
Watch brand Seiko has announced that it will once again be the official timekeeper of the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Championships. It is the 14th consecutive World Championships that Seiko has been appointed as the official timer since the event was held in Rome in 1987. Seiko…
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19 August
London Jewelers first jewellery store to stock Apple Watch
US-based London Jewelers is set to become the first jewellery retailer to stock the Apple Watch. The luxury New York-based jewellers is set to stock the Apple Watch Edition, an 18ct gold model which currently retails in the range of $10,000 (£6,380) to $17,000 (£10,850). The smartwatch, which had previously…
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18 August
Gucci launches ‘Gucci Sync’ in the UK
Gucci Timepieces and Jewelry has announced the UK launch of Gucci Sync, a unisex timepiece aimed at a “connected, upbeat and music-orientated” audience. The watch, which is available in two sizes, XXL (46mm) or large (36mm), features a sun-brushed dial, a stainless steel and transparent nylon case and a stadium-shaped…
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11 August
Backes & Strauss opens Mayfair boutique
Backes & Strauss, which specialises in diamond watches, has announced the opening of a new boutique store in London’s Mayfair. The store, which is located on Grosvenor Street, will showcase timepieces from the brand’s Duchess, Renaissance, Royal Jester and Victoria collections. Alongside the timepieces, the store will also house historical…
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7 August
Winchester Watch Company launches crowdfunding campaign for first watch
British watch start-up Winchester Watch Company has launched a crowdfunding campaign in an effort to produce its first British-made quartz watch. The Winchester Watch Company is setting out to create the ‘Meridian’. The company said that the British-made watch will combine comfort, style and innovation at an “honest” price tag.…
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