Breitling
Breitling is a major force in luxury watches with strong relevance in branded jewellery and accessories. Known for its precision chronometers and aviation heritage, the brand influences UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers through flagship store expansions, limited-edition watch launches, and innovative sustainability initiatives. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of Breitling’s UK performance—such as record sales, boutique openings, and marketing strategy—as well as its global sourcing and sustainability policies. Trade professionals can expect expert insight into Breitling’s influence on retail strategy, design trends, and the evolving luxury second-hand market.
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Aug- 2022 -16 AugustRetailers
CW Sellors secures £1.5m loan amid growth plans
CW Sellors has secured funds worth £1.5m from MEIF Maven Debt Finance, enabling the jewellery company to open a new design and manufacturing facility in Derbyshire, which will include a jewellery boutique retail store, exhibition space, tours for visitors, and a café. The loan has been made available via the…
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Aug- 2021 -13 AugustRetailers
Michael Spiers to launch new Plymouth showroom
Michael Spiers, the luxury jewellery and watches retailer, has announced that it is set to launch a new Plymouth showroom. Moving from the group’s current 52-54 Cornwall Street location, which it has operated from for over 50 years, the new site will sit at 2 Cornwall Street. With the shop…
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Jun- 2021 -29 JuneRetailers
Beaverbrooks relocates to Centre:mk
Beaverbrooks has revealed that it will be relocating its store in Milton Keynes to a larger one inside centre:mk, a retail destination, at the end of summer. The store will offer a selection of diamonds, jewellery and watches, and luxury and designer brands including Omega, Breitling and Tag Heuer. Kevin…
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Nov- 2020 -11 NovemberDesigners
Watches of Switzerland partners with Breitling on timepiece
Breitling has launched an exclusive timepiece to celebrate its long-standing partnership with Watches of Switzerland. Limited to 150 pieces, the timepiece has been designed in collaboration and available exclusively at Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb, Watches of Switzerland and Mayors (US). The new Premier B01 Chronograph 42, the Watches of Switzerland…
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Jul- 2020 -7 JulyRetailers
Mappin and Webb opens refurbished boutique
Mappin and Webb announced it has opened the doors to a newly refurbished Cambridge boutique. The original boutique has been extended and will house a dedicated 36sqm Rolex area, making the total boutique 111sqm in size. The multi-brand section of the boutique will also offer a selection of timepieces and…
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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilAnalysis
Covid-19 & designer watches: The impact of the outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread devastation across the entire globe. Not only are the numbers of cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus already in the tens of thousands, but industries and societal constructs are continuing to struggle as a result. One such industry to suffer the consequences…
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Dec- 2019 -19 DecemberRetailers
Laings reveals first full-year results as one brand
Luxury jewellers Laings has announced it achieved sales of £42.3m in the year to 31 May 2019. It is the first full year that the jewellers has operated under one brand. Sales also saw a like-for-like increase of 17.4%, and an operating profit of £4.2m was also reported. The company…
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Apr- 2019 -17 AprilRetailers
Breitling to pull out of Baselworld due to later timing
Luxury watch manufacturer Breitling has announced it will not be attending the Baselworld trade show next year and instead it will focus on its own independent communication format, the Breitling Summit. Breitling said it made the decision due to the later date set for the Swiss-based trade show, which could…
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Nov- 2018 -22 NovemberInternational
Breitling marks expansion into Chinese market with gala celebration
Breitling, the Swiss watch brand, hosted a celebration of its entry into the Chinese market with a red carpet gala night at Beijing’s Phoenix Center on November 20, 2018. International movie stars and Breitling Cinema Squad members Brad Pitt and Daniel Wu were on hand to mark the occasion, along…
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1 NovemberAuctions
Cheffins holds East Anglia’s first dedicated jewellery, silver and watches sale
Cambridge-based Fine Art Auctioneers, Cheffins, hosted the region’s first ever dedicated sale for jewellery, silver and watches on the 25 October 2018 with over 450 items sold. Nearly 85% of the jewellery lots on offer were sold, with many at prices far exceeding presale estimates. The highlight was a sapphire…
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