Omega
Omega is a globally recognised Swiss watchmaker with a strong presence in the UK luxury jewellery and watch market, renowned for its precision engineering, iconic designs, and high-profile brand partnerships. For UK jewellers, retailers, and suppliers, Omega’s product launches, marketing strategies, and retail developments offer insights into consumer trends and competitive dynamics within the luxury segment. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage of Omega’s activities, including store openings, collection updates, and business insights relevant to trade professionals.
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May- 2022 -18 MayRetailers
Laings opens new Omega showroom in Cardiff
Luxury jeweller Laings has opened the doors to its new Omega showroom at St David’s, Cardiff. Spanning 838 sq ft, the new showroom will complement the existing Laings Cardiff showroom at The Hayes, which has operated at St David’s since the luxury retail destination’s second phase expansion in 2009. Stuart…
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Jan- 2022 -26 JanuaryRetailers
Laings unveils first mono-brand showroom in Cardiff
Laings has announced plans to open a new 838sq ft mono-brand Omega showroom at St David’s Cardiff. As Laings’ first mono-brand showroom, this is the latest investment for the family business as it continues to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery. The company has said…
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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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Apr- 2021 -13 AprilAuctions
NAJ members invited to Dawsons online auction
Members of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have been invited to view a Dawsons live online auction of fine jewellery. Taking place on Thursday 15 April, viewing of the sale featuring over 500 lots is also available on 13 and 14 April. The lots contain a number of pieces…
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Feb- 2021 -17 FebruaryAuctions
Unique amethyst pieces to be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb
An amethyst rivière necklace that was formerly owned by Marie-Louise, Countess Manvers will be offered by Dix Noonan Webb in its upcoming online auction of jewellery, watches, antiquities and objects of vertu on 16 March. Born in 1889, Marie-Louise Countess Manvers was an acclaimed artist and the only child of…
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1 FebruaryDesigners
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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Oct- 2020 -19 OctoberAuctions
Seized luxury timepieces to be auctioned by John Pye
More than half a million pounds worth of seized luxury assets, including timepieces from Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Omega, are now on the market through auction house John Pye. The auction house is managing the sale of high value assets on behalf of proceeds of crime government enforcement and asset…
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Jul- 2020 -15 JulyCoronavirus
Swatch Group reports 46% drop in sales
Swatch Group has reported a 46% drop in sales in the first half of the year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although sales figures nearly halved, the group reported a 21.4% operating margin in its watches and jewellery segment for the month of January. Swatch Group, which owns brands such…
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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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