Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe represents the pinnacle of haute horlogerie within the UK jewellery trade, renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship, heritage, and prestigious complications. For UK jewellers, watchmakers, and high-end retailers, the brand sets benchmarks in market positioning, client expectations, and luxury pricing. Jewellery Focus tracks Patek Philippe’s developments closely—covering boutique openings, limited-edition drops, authorised dealer dynamics, pre-owned market trends, and its influence on luxury retail strategies. Our analysis helps trade professionals understand how Patek Philippe’s prestige and supply patterns shape the high-watch jewellery segment.
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyRetailers
Hettich Jewellers appoints new chief operating and marketing officer
Hettich Jewellers in Jersey has appointed Kristen Kelby as its new chief operating and marketing officer. Kelby brings more than 20 years of marketing and leadership experience across the luxury, retail and drinks sectors. She previously served as global managing partner for employer branding and marketing at Chapter 2, where…
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Feb- 2025 -5 FebruaryRetailers
Hettich celebrates 125th anniversary with new flagship store
Family-run jeweller Hettich has celebrated its 125th anniversary by opening a new flagship store in St Helier. The new store is located at 2-4 King Street in the centre of St Helier, facing the current Hettich store at 1 King Street. The new flagship store is in a building that…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberRetailers
Jamieson and Carry unveils new showroom
Jamieson and Carry has announced the opening of its new showroom on Union Street in Aberdeen. The new store, which has more than doubled in size, includes a brand-new Rolex showroom, an expanded new Patek Philippe area and the first TudorWatch ‘shop in shop’ in Aberdeen It also comes with…
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May- 2024 -30 MayRetailers
Laings to open new refurbished Glasgow flagship
Laings has announced that it is set to open its new flagship store on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. Following a £5m investment, the B-listed building Rowan House, has been transformed into a fully furnished showroom, covering 7,113sq ft across two floors of retail space. The building will include the recently opened,…
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Apr- 2024 -9 AprilRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers turnover jumps 43% to £77m
Berry’s Jewellers has revealed turnover hit £77.3m for the year ended 30 June 2023, a 43% jump. Its operating profit was flat at £15m following significant investments in the refurbishment of showrooms and new store openings. This included a dedicated Patek Philippe and fine jewellery showroom in York – adding…
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Mar- 2024 -12 MarchRetailers
Laings opens new watch service centre in Glasgow
UK-based luxury family jeweller Laings has launched a new watch service centre in Glasgow following its £5m investment programme. The new centre, which is the first of its kind in Scotland, has been delivered through a £1.1m outlay. It comes as part of a wider £5m programme of works by…
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May- 2023 -26 MayDesigners
Boodles unveils ‘Over The Moon’ collection
Boodles has announced its new collection entitled ‘Over the Moon’ inspired by the lunar cycle and the “waxing and waning” of the moon. Each piece features interconnecting moons from each phase, entangled with one another, creating a cluster formation. The collection features brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum and yellow…
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17 MayRetailers
Berry’s opens third York store
Luxury jewellery specialist Berry’s has opened its third store on York’s Stonegate street in the Minster quarter. According to Berry’s, the new location complements existing stores at Numbers 1 and 52 Stonegate and each store has the “perfect space to showcase some of the world’s most luxurious watch brands and…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberQ&A Sessions
Raj Jain on the fascinating intricacies of vintage timepieces
Could you tell us a little bit about your career and what led up to you opening WatchCentre? I began buying watches in Bombay, on a holiday trip to India. I’ve always been based in London, but I would go to India every year, and in 1985, I visited the…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneFeatures
Laings: what’s next?
What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…
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