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- 2019 -16 DecemberSponsored
The ‘elite’ master watchmakers and experts featuring at Vicenzaoro
Giulio Papi, Sandro Fratini and Stefano Mazzariol: three key players in the history of vintage watches who, from Saturday 18 to Monday 20 January will be appearing at the exclusive VO VINTAGE event, an exceptional format entirely devoted to the collecting sector with some of the most sought-after and unique…
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16 DecemberUncategorized
Frost of London to make ‘world’s most expensive’ t-shirt
Frost of London has reportedly been commissioned to produce the “world’s most expensive t-shirt”, following a surge of publicity gained through Andy Ruiz Jr’s infamous boxing match. During the Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua rematch that occurred in Saudi Arabia last month, Frost of London was revealed as corporate…
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10 DecemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland reports 112% increase in profit before tax
Watches of Switzerland has reported a 112% increase in adjusted profit before tax since May 2019. The high-end retailer revealed that group revenues increased by 17.3% to £428.7m with a 10.3% increase in like for like sales growth driven by higher luxury watch sales. In the six months to 27…
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9 DecemberEvents
Vicenzaoro January 2020: Where Jewellery begins
For the gold – jewellery industry, 2020 opens in Vicenza, Italy on 17th January with Vicenzaoro January – The Jewellery Boutique Show, the sector’s international hub of reference and the most exclusive and much-awaited stage for the market’s top brands to exhibit their latest creations. Organized by Italian Exhibition Group…
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Nov- 2019 -29 NovemberDesigners
Tudor boutique launches in London
The Watches of Switzerland has partnered with Tudor watches to launch a Tudor mono-brand boutique in London. It is the first mono-brand boutique to be launched outside of Asia and the Middle East, and will be sited in the Westfield Shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, London. The boutique will feature…
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25 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Louis Vuitton buys Tiffany for $16bn
Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced a “definitive” agreement with Tiffany and Co., whereby it will acquire the luxury jewellers for $16bn (£12.5bn), or $135 (£105) per share in cash. This is higher than the original offer, which proposed that each share was bought for $120 (£93), valuing Tiffany’s overall business…
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13 NovemberDesigners
Tiffany and Co. unveils holiday pop-up in Harrods
Tiffany and Co. has announced the launch of a new ‘gift pop-up’ that will be sited in Harrods department store. The American jewellery brand says the space will “celebrate Tiffany & Co’s heritage as the purveyor of American luxury goods”. The pop-up shop will feature a range of luxury gifts,…
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8 NovemberAdvice
Transforming your image to become a trusted brand
Given retail’s current climate, it goes without saying that the consumer is more empowered than ever. As of 2018, 87% of retail purchases are made online in the UK and in an increasingly saturated market, customers are more likely to look around for the best products and prices to inform…
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1 NovemberCrime
Gang who robbed Bournemouth jewellers using a samurai sword convicted
Members of a gang who conspired to carry out an armed robbery on the Franses and Sons jewellery store on Westover Road in Bournemouth have been found guilty. Jonathan Oribe, 27 and of no fixed address, Rowan McLaughin, 31 and of Tregonwell Close in Bournemouth, and Sophie Rivers, 29 and…
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Oct- 2019 -24 OctoberAnalysis
Building a relationship with big brands
Some 71% of customers prefer to buy from familiar brands, according to Global Banking and Finance. So, stocking recognisable brands can be a fail-safe way to improve the credibility of your jewellery business, as well as draw consumers in to check out the rest of your stock. However, brands invest…
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