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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Oct- 2020 -26 OctoberAuctions
Rolex awarded to Peter Croft could sell £10,000 at Fellows
A Rolex watch awarded to former professional sports shooter Peter Croft, after he finished third at the 1983 British Olympic Trap Grand Prix, could sell for £10,000 at Fellows Auctioneers. Croft represented the country in various international competitions, including the 1984 summer Olympics, the 1982 commonwealth games and the 1990…
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23 OctoberAuctions
Christie’s launches series of online auctions
Christie’s is preparing to launch the Geneva Luxury Sales, a series of live and online auctions, which will last from 27 October to 19 November. The “season” of auctions will feature three ‘Jewels’ auctions, one ‘Watches’ sale and a ‘Rare and Fine Wines’ auction. Live auctions (9-10 November), as well…
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20 OctoberAppointments
Watches of Switzerland names Ian Carter as chair
Watches of Switzerland has appointed Ian Carter as non-executive chairman of its board, with effect from 1 November. Carter brings 30 years of international and retail experience to the group and, most recently, has been CEO of Hilton International since 2005. He has also served on a number of boards…
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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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12 OctoberTrade Organisations
NAJ joins campaign to reverse scrapping of VAT-free shopping
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has teamed up with 15 other trade associations to campaign against the government’s plan to scrap VAT-free shopping for international visitors. According to a report published by the New West End company and Global Blue, the plan would result in the number of EU…
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7 OctoberAuctions
Rosberry’s reports strong auction sale
Rosberry’s London has reported strong sales for its Jewellery and Watches Auction, which took place on 22 September. The auctioneer reported a sold rate of 82% to local and international bidders. Among the items being sold included diamonds, which were estimated to sell between £4,000-6000 but sold for £7,500, and…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland raises guidance as sales surge
Watches of Switzerland has announced that revenue for the first 10 weeks of Q2 has been “stronger than expected” at £202.7m, up 20.2% in constant currency and 18.3% in reported terms against the prior year. The group also reported sales to date of £145.1m, up by 12.6% against the prior…
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Sep- 2020 -22 SeptemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland unveils Knightsbridge Rolex showroom
Watches of Switzerland has announced the opening of a new Rolex showroom located in Knightsbridge. The new 1,377 sq. ft showroom is situated within the existing Watches of Switzerland flagship showroom on the Brompton Road. It comes as the group has celebrated a “close relationship” with Rolex since becoming an…
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14 SeptemberRetailers
Tag Heuer partners with Beaverbrooks for new Leicester boutique
Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer has opened a new boutique in partnership with jeweller Beaverbrooks in Leicester’s Highcross shopping centre on Friday (11 September). Tag Heuer said it aims for the 30.67sqm store to welcome customers in the “spirit of the brand” and features a contemporary design and its “iconic” red…
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9 SeptemberAuctions
Cheffins hires jewellery valuations specialist
Cheffins has announced that Fay Roach has joined the auction house from the UK’s largest specialist jewellery valuations company. Roach is a member of the Institute of Registered Valuers and the Jewellery Valuers Association, and is also an FGA qualified gemmologist. She has previously worked in London’s Hatton Garden in…
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