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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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyDesigners
Annoushka unveils exclusive Watches of Switzerland Group partnership
British fine jewellery brand Annoushka has revealed that it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Watches of Switzerland Group. The brand’s ranges will be launched online at Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb this July, marking the first time Annoushka will be available through a national specialist watch and…
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9 JulyTrade Organisations
Natural Diamond Council CEO steps down
Natural Diamond Council (NDC) chief executive David Kellie has announced he will step down at the end of 2025. Kellie’s departure follows the signing of the Luanda Accord, which commits more diamond producers to support the promotion of natural diamonds through funding. He has led the NDC for nearly seven…
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3 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland revenues surge to £1.6bn in FY2025
Watches of Switzerland group has reported an 8% increase in revenues to £1.6bn for the 52 weeks ended 27 April 2025, as its US business surpassed $1bn (£780m) in annual revenue for the first time. US revenues rose 16%, driven by the acquisition of Roberto Coin Inc, while UK revenues…
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1 JulyManufacturers
Royal Mint crafts new Mappin and Webb 250th anniversary collection
The Royal Mint has produced a new collection for British luxury retailer Mappin and Webb to mark its 250th anniversary, using gold recovered from electronic waste. The 15-piece range was designed and made by The Royal Mint’s craftspeople and draws on traditional techniques alongside contemporary styling. The collection is being…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneRetailers
Mappin and Webb launches 250th anniversary collection
Mappin and Webb is marking its 250th anniversary in 2025 with a year of exclusive launches and events, celebrating a legacy that began in 1775 when Jonathan Mappin opened a silverware workshop in Sheffield. The group has created its own collection featuring floral designs from its archive, each piece set…
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18 JuneDesigners
De Beers London appoints Emmanuelle Nodale as brand CEO
De Beers has announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Nodale as the new brand CEO for De Beers London. This appointment comes as the brand enters a new phase of global expansion and strategic evolution as part of the Group’s Origins strategy. With over 20 years of expertise in shaping and…
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May- 2025 -27 MayRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens newly refurbished Kingston showroom
Goldsmiths has announced the reopening of its newly refurbished showroom in Kingston upon Thames, London. Located on the ground floor of the Bentall Shopping Centre, the showroom boasts a fresh interior and dedicated branded areas for watchmakers TAG Heuer, Longines and Tissot. In addition, the new showroom includes carefully curated…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilRetailers
Laings appoints new head of retail
Luxury jeweller Laings has appointed Andrew Cleghorn as head of retail as a continuation of its multi-year expansion and development plans. Cleghorn’s role will see him leading Laings’ seven retail locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton. Coming from a rich retail background, with over 40 years of experience, he…
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3 AprilAppointments
Fiskars appoints ex-Louis Vuitton president as Vita CEO
Global lifestyle brand Fiskars Group has appointed ex-Louis Vuitton president Daniel Lalonde as the new CEO of Business Area Vita and a member of the Fiskars Group leadership team. In his new role, Lalonde will oversee Vita, Friskars Group’s luxury jewellery division, which features an extensive portfolio including brands like…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchRetailers
Beaverbrooks to open new Harrogate store
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer Beaverbrooks is set to open its new Harrogate store on 11 April, expanding its presence in Yorkshire. Located on James Street, the store will undergo refurbishments as it transitions from its previous owners Hugh Rice, and will become the retailer’s 57th location nationwide…
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