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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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilAnalysis
Covid-19 & designer watches: The impact of the outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread devastation across the entire globe. Not only are the numbers of cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus already in the tens of thousands, but industries and societal constructs are continuing to struggle as a result. One such industry to suffer the consequences…
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14 AprilCoronavirus
World’s biggest watch brands exit Baselworld
Five of the world’s biggest watch brands have released a joint statement announcing their withdrawal from Baselworld 2021, following the cancellation of this year’s event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a joint statement, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Chopard and Tudor said they will no longer participate in the world’s…
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Feb- 2020 -10 FebruaryCrime
Whitstable jewellers raided by thieves
Jewellery worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from a jewellers in Whitstable, Kent. According to Kent Police, Reppin and Jones was targeted by thieves between 3:30am and 4:00am on Sunday morning. “Considerable” damage was caused to the building, and a series of rings were stolen in the raid. In…
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10 FebruaryNews
New membership organisation for valuers announced
A new and “fully independent” membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association will focus on the training and professional development of jewellery valuers, and promote its members to the general public, insurance industry, government departments and the legal profession. Membership will be…
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Jan- 2020 -21 JanuaryDesigners
William May celebrates ‘successful year’
Jeweller William May has announced it is celebrating its “best 12-month trading period yet”. The Manchester-based jeweller said its overall sales increased by 40% year-on-year, with “particularly” strong growth in its second-hand jewellery collection. The company also announced the appointment of three new members to its team within the last…
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17 JanuaryDesigners
Rotary Watches launches new collection in line with anniversary
Rotary Watches has celebrated its 125th anniversary with the launch of its new Avenger range. The new collection features timepieces with integrated lugs and vintage style bubble mineral glass, with sunray finished tones of blue, silver and champagne. A 38mm two-eye chronograph version of the watch features alongside the classic…
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15 JanuaryDesigners
Luminox partners with Bear Grylls
Luminox has announced a new timepiece collaboration alongside famed adventurer Bear Grylls. Swiss-made watch brand Luminox said it will be introducing the first timepieces in a series of collaborations for the “long-term partnership”. The brand said: “The partnership underscores what the Navy SEALs, the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue…
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13 JanuarySponsored
Make sure you don’t miss Vicenzaoro and T-Gold at the Vicenza Expo Centre
For Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), 2020 will open in Vicenza on 17th January under the banner of strategies and actions to promote the gold – jewellery industry. In agenda, two exhibition giants: VOJ – Vicenzaoro January The Jewellery Boutique Show and T-GOLD, the international show for machinery and the most…
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8 JanuaryRetailers
The Watches of Switzerland appoints new senior members as COO leaves
The Watches of Switzerland Group has appointed Craig Bolton.as its new executive director. The news follows the groups COO, Tony Broderick, has decided to retire from the company after 40 years. Broderick joined the group’s UK retail brand Goldsmiths in 1979 as a Supervisor in the Warehouse. He first joined…
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Dec- 2019 -19 DecemberSponsored
Italian exhibition group launches ‘vo vintage’
An exclusive event on the Italian and international trade show scene, with legendary creations and extremely rare examples of watch and jewellery history together with the sector’s most authoritative players. Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is launching VO VINTAGE entirely dedicated to the collector’s segment with some of the most sought-after,…
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