Watches
Watches hold a unique position in the jewellery trade, blending craftsmanship, design, and technology to create enduring appeal for consumers and lucrative opportunities for retailers. From luxury Swiss timepieces to emerging British watch brands, the sector continues to evolve with shifting trends, innovation in materials, and changing customer expectations. Jewellery Focus covers the watch industry from a trade perspective, offering news on brands and launches, market analysis, retail insights, and updates on supply chain and distribution. Our coverage equips jewellers, distributors, and suppliers with the intelligence needed to navigate this dynamic segment.
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Dec- 2025 -10 DecemberRetailers
Mappin and Webb returns to Birmingham with new showroom
Mappin and Webb has reopened in Birmingham after more than 20 years, with the Watches and Switzerland Group unveiling a refurbished showroom beneath the Burlington Hotel on New Street. The 260 sq mt site follows a seven-month rebuild and sits close to the city’s Jewellery Quarter. The group said the…
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9 DecemberDesigners
Alexandria launches debut men’s high-end collection
Alexandria, a new London-based men’s high jewellery brand, has launched with a collection of 18k gold rings influenced by historic leaders including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan. The company, founded by Ryan Bernell, aims to offer what it describes as a more distinctly masculine approach to fine…
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4 DecemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland revenue and profits surge ahead of festive trading
Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in its revenues and profits for the 26 weeks to 26 October 2025 (H1 FY26), and said it is “well positioned” to enter the holiday trading period. The group reported a 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA to £69m, while group revenues rose by…
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1 DecemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland CEO receives King’s Trust Impact Award
Brian Duffy, chief executive and foundation chair of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has been recognised with the King’s Trust Individual Impact Award for his contribution to the charity’s work with young people. The award, presented at the King’s Trust Partnership Awards, acknowledges Duffy’s personal involvement in the organisation’s programmes…
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberRetailers
Weir and Sons acquires Chichester jeweller R.L. Austen
Dublin-based jeweller Weir and Sons has acquired Chichester jeweller R.L. Austen, bringing the two long-established businesses under common ownership. Weir and Sons was founded in 1869 by goldsmith Thomas Weir and remains owned by his descendants. The company operates stores in Dublin and sells jewellery, watches, silver and related goods.…
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17 NovemberTrade Organisations
NAJ launches endorsed scheme to identify high-quality jewellery training
The National Association of Jewellers has launched NAJ Endorsed, a scheme recognising external training providers that meet industry standards for professional learning across the jewellery, silverware and allied trades. Under the initiative, courses submitted by providers are reviewed by the Association for content, learning outcomes and delivery methods. Approved programmes…
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14 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens expanded showroom in Oxford
Goldsmiths has reopened its enlarged showroom in Oxford after completing a major expansion at the Westgate shopping centre. The space now covers 400 square metres and features the company’s latest design concept, with updated interiors intended to create a more immersive environment for watch and jewellery clients. The showroom includes…
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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberRetailers
Bucherer launches digital app for UK watch and jewellery collections
Luxury retailer Bucherer 1888 has launched its Bucherer: Watches and Jewellery app in the United Kingdom, offering a digital platform for users to catalogue, value and manage their watch and jewellery collections. The app provides an overview of a user’s portfolio, enabling them to store key documents, upload images and…
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24 OctoberRetailers
F.Hinds expands with three new stores
F.Hinds has opened three new stores across the UK as part of its continuing expansion, including sites in Livingston, Aylesbury and Tewkesbury. The family-run business, which operates both the F.Hinds and Chapelle brands, said more stores and relocations are expected before the end of the year. The openings bring the…
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23 OctoberDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils new Paloma Picasso designs
Tiffany and Co has introduced new designs to its Paloma Picasso collections, including Olive Leaf, Olive Leaf Amethyst and Graffiti. The collections were created by designer Paloma Picasso, daughter of artists Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, who has worked with the New York jeweller since the 1980s. Her pieces are…
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