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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Sep- 2018 -14 SeptemberFeatures
Voice on the High Street: Suttons & Robertsons
When was Suttons & Robertsons founded? Suttons & Robertsons is one of London’s oldest active pawnbroking businesses with a focus on luxury goods. Our heritage of service began with Thomas Miller Sutton when he founded his pawnbroking business in 1770. Robertsons, established in 1797, was not far behind, and remained…
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Aug- 2018 -15 AugustFeatures
Jeweller Profile – Glen-Anthony Watches
What made you want to switch careers and become a watch designer? I have always loved watches, I used to like buying a lot of the swiss brands like TAG, Breitling and so on. I was looking to buy a particular leading brand watch which I discovered did not include…
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14 AugustRetailers
Pawnbrokers H&T Group sees revenues and profits jump in H1 2018
Pawnbroking firm H&T Group has reported it continued to achieve profit growth and revenue growth from all of its core revenue streams in the first half of 2018. The pawnbroker that deals with watch brands such as Rolex, Tag Heuer and Breitling saw its profit before tax in the six…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneInternational
Breitling opens first flagship boutique in Asia
Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling has opened its first flagship boutique in Asia, in WF Central retail centre Beijing. Breitling CEO Georges Kern was on hand for the ceremony along with Jacques Bothelin, Captain of the Breitling Jet Team, renowned Chinese actor Lei Jiayin, and renowned Chinese actress and singer Han…
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Feb- 2018 -20 FebruaryProduct Launches
Breitling launches new Navitimer 8 Collection
At a red-carpet event at Zurich’s Hallenstadion, the Swiss watch brand, Breitling, celebrated the debut of its new Navitimer 8 collection. Around 600 guests from the worlds of business, culture, and entertainment, as well as international media and opinion leaders, were welcomed by Breitling’s new global CEO, Georges Kern, who…
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13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Breitling removes ‘sexist’ ads after backlash
Watchmaker Breitling has removed ads featuring women wearing ‘skimpy outfits’ after receiving complaints from customers. Some of the adverts portrayed “subservient women” acting as ground support for male pilots flying airplanes. The group also came under fire from customers for putting on a display a female mannequin sitting on a…
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Dec- 2017 -6 DecemberCelebrities
Watchfinder gifts Rugby League player of the tournament with £4,500 Breitling Colt
Watchfinder – the pre-owned watch specialist and shirt sponsor of England Rugby League – has presented Jermaine McGillvary with a special prize after he was voted England’s player of the tournament at Rugby League World Cup 2017. McGillvary was gifted with a Breitling Colt worth over £4,500. The Huddersfield Giants…
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Nov- 2017 -28 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom at Intu Metrocentre
Goldsmiths has opened its refurbished Intu Metrocentre showroom this month, welcoming new brands to its offerings. Deputy mayor of Gateshead, Jill Green officially unveiled Goldsmiths’ new refit to the public. Standing at 286 square metres, the showroom is situated on the lower ground floor of Intu Metrocentre near Newcastle, which…
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22 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens doors at Westgate shopping centre
High street jeweller Goldsmiths has officially launched its brand new Oxford showroom at the new multi-million pound Westgate Shopping Centre. The store, located in the new retail and leisure destination in Oxford city centre, has opened following a £1.4m investment. The showroom is on the upper ground floor in the…
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Oct- 2017 -10 OctoberCrime
Attempted Watchfinder robbery foiled by builders’ citizen’s arrest
Builders are thought to have performed a citizen’s arrest on one member of a group of thieves who attempted to break into Watchfinder & Co’s Avery Row store in central London today. Unconfirmed reports from social media suggested that a group of as many as 20 builders noticed the attempted…
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