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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Aug- 2019 -28 AugustAppointments
Jonathan Payne Joins Hamilton & Inches as managing director
Edinburgh based jewellers and Royal Warrant holders Hamilton and Inches has announced Jonathan Payne as its new managing director to support Victoria Houghton, CEO, and the rest of the team. Payne will bring his luxury retail management expertise he gained from his previous roles to Hamilton and Inches as it…
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21 AugustSponsored
Inverness Ear Piercing announces new UK partnership with Goodman Bros.
Inverness, maker of the world’s safest & gentlest ear piercing system*, is pleased to announce that Goodman Bros, a leading distributor of Connoisseurs and Lox, has signed on to distribute the company’s ear piercing products to jewellery retailers throughout the UK. The partnership will launch formally at IJL September 1-3,…
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14 AugustRetailers
Watches of Switzerland revenues jump 17.8% in Q1
Watches of Switzerland has reported a 17.6% increase in total revenue to £209.4m for the three months to 28 July 2019. The group also saw “strong” like-for-like growth of 10.8% during the period, with sales increasing by 11.5% and 8.7% in the UK and US respectively. During the last three…
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Jul- 2019 -25 JulyDesigners
Versus & Versace announces new AW19 collections
Versus and Versace has announced its new AW19 collection watches. Included in the collection is the new Chain Reaction watch, inspired by the namesake sneaker collection, of which it features the same “distinctive” pattern. Topping the case, the bezel is “enriched” with three screws, the Greca and a striped pattern…
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17 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland sees profits surge 181% in FY results
Watches of Switzerland has reported a 181% rise in profits before tax to £20.1m, in its first set of results after the company was floated on the London Stock Exchange. For the year ending 28 April 2019, the group also revealed its revenues surged by 22.5% to £773.5m during the period, and…
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16 JulyAuctions
Graff diamond earrings to feature in Cheffins auction
A pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London jewellers, Graff, is to feature at Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1 August. Described as “a pair of asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds”, the earrings have been given an estimated price…
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10 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland staff given £1,000 bonus following London IPO
Staff from the Watches of Switzerland Group at stores across the UK and US have been given a £1,000 bonus as a thank you following the company’s float on the London Stock Exchange. Around 2,500 employees from the group’s Mappin and Webb, Goldsmiths and its eponymous Watches of Switzerland stores…
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5 JulyAnalysis
How can the luxury watch industry survive?
The Swiss watch industry has dominated ever since the 1800s when farmers began assembling handcrafted mechanical watches during harsh winter months. Today Swiss watches are synonymous with luxury and prestige. But can the Swiss watchmaking industry survive? Technology Millions of consumers are investing in the convenience of having a mini-computer…
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5 JulyCrime
Police release CCTV images in appeal following robbery of jeweller
Metropolitan Police investigating the March robbery of a jeweller in Paddington, London, and have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the incident, as part of an appeal for information. Police were called at around 7:30pm on Wednesday, 27 March to reports that…
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3 JulyProduct Launches
Net-A-Porter launches ‘invite only’ high jewellery platform
Net-A-Porter has launched Eip Privé, an invitation-only digital destination that aims to bring the experience of the private jewellery salon to the digital realm with sought-after high jewellery and watch exclusives. Bringing the experience of the private jewellery salon to the digital realm, the private and personalised online space will…
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