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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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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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberRetailers
Laings unveil £3m Cardiff showroom transformation
Laings is set to unveil its £3m “new-look showroom” at Cardiff’s St David’s on Saturday 16 October, following its official relaunch. The expansion project has seen the existing showroom more than treble in size to 4,735sq ft, and it features dedicated diamond and jewellery areas. The showroom will reportedly provide…
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Sep- 2021 -20 SeptemberRetailers
Laings to open new Cardiff showroom
Laings has revealed it is set to open a new showroom in Cardiff at the St David’s Centre set to be unveiled next month. The expansion of Laings Cardiff will see the showroom treble in size. According to Laings, this is the first in a series of “ambitious plans” to…
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Aug- 2021 -9 AugustNews
Over 700 brands set for Vincenzaoro
Over 700 brands are expected to be exhibiting at the Vicenzaoro trade show from the 10th to 14th September. Fope, Roberto Coin, Crivelli, Bros Manifatture, Unoaerre, Graziella Group, Chrysos, Karizia, World Diamond Group are among the big names already booked in: the expectation is one of business and networking with…
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Jul- 2021 -1 JulyNews
Industry gears up for Vicenzaoro’s September trade show
The gold-jewellery market is confidently looking at the coming edition of VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show, the international jewellery show organized by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group. Live at last, from 10 to 14 September 2021, in Italy, at Vicenza, together with T.Gold, the show for machinery…
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Jun- 2021 -22 JuneSponsored
Suros capital launches watch dealer inventory loan product
Luxury Asset Lender, Suros Capital, has created a new finance product specifically for the watch industry to help both dealers and collectors finance a range of opportunities. The new Dealer Inventory Loan, which allows watch businesses to use existing inventory to raise working capital. It is believed to be first…
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Jan- 2021 -15 JanuaryAuctions
Christie’s prepares for La Dolce Vita auction
Christie’s has announced its La Dolce Vita online auction will take place from 20 January to 3 February. The online sale will include over 75 examples of fine jewellery and iconic designs from the most renowned Italian and international jewellery houses. Among the jewellery represented at the auction will be…
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Dec- 2020 -4 DecemberDesigners
Hamilton & Inches expands George Street site
Hamilton & Inches has unveiled plans to renovate its George Street home to cater to the company’s growing demand. Renovations are now underway and the showroom, situated at 87 George Street, will close from 28 December to 26 January while the restoration work continues. The Edinburgh-based jewellers, which has held…
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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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