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 -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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15 OctoberDesigners
Thomas Sabo unveils Rebel Icons jewellery range
Jewellery brand Thomas Sabo has launched a new range, Rebel Icons, as part of its Rebel at Heart collection. The pieces are described by the company as focusing on bold expression, symbolic design and detailed craftsmanship. The collection features signet rings, bracelets and pendants inspired by motifs including skulls, Fleur-de-Lys…
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Sep- 2025 -25 SeptemberRetailers
South Ealing jeweller put up for sale after four decades
N Kays, a family-run jeweller in South Ealing has been put up for sale after 41 years of trading. The independent shop, located on South Ealing Road (W5), was founded in 1984 by a husband-and-wife team who are now retiring. It has operated from the same high street premises throughout…
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23 SeptemberRetailers
Boodles marks 60 years in Chester
Jewellery retailer Boodles is marking the 60th anniversary of its Chester showroom. The site first opened in 1965 as part of the Grosvenor Precinct development. At the time it was described as one of the “most prominent” jewellery showrooms outside London, featuring Italian marble, timber and glass in its open-plan…
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