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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May- 2019 -20 MayVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Joshua James Jewellery
Tell me about the history of Joshua James Jewellery? Since 2009, Joshua James has sourced fine jewellery, charms, watches and fashion pieces from some of the world’s top brands. Founded by managing director Shaun Bell, the flagship store opened on The Weir in the popular town of Hessle, East Yorkshire,…
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16 MayBrand Profiles
E-commerce case study: Glen-Anthony Watches
Q1) Give me a brief description of your business We make bespoke watches, around a couple of hundred a year, and I try to make each one slightly different from the next with most of them being based around a motorsport theme – although we also make dress watches as…
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8 MayDesigners
Raymond Weil launches new watches for Beaverbooks’ centenary
Swiss watchmaker, Raymond Weil, has announced two exclusive, limited edition Tango timepieces in celebration of Beaverbrook’s 100th birthday this year. As the first luxury Swiss watch brand to be sold at the jewellery store, Raymond Weil said it is “proud” to be part of Beaverbrook’s “horological DNA” and enjoy a…
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7 MayProduct Launches
Reservoir watches to be stocked on Farfetch
Following the launch of its Hydrosphere diving watch, Reservoir watches has continued its “strong rollout” in the UK with a recent launch onto global luxury retail platform, Farfetch.com. Reservoir watches are distributed in the UK and Ireland by the Verigroup which is run by founder and managing director, Neil Duckworth.…
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3 MayAuctions
Curated Cartier collection set to make over £100,000 at auction
Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale on 16 May is set to feature 13 items from Cartier, with a total high estimate of nearly £150,000 (£141,400). The French jewellery and watch company was founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, who operated in a Parisian jewellery workshop until it expanded to include watches…
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Apr- 2019 -30 AprilEvents
Watches of Switzerland celebrates 100 years in business with Rolex
To celebrate, Brian Duffy, CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group and Richard de Leyser, managing director of Rolex, hosted an event night at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art to commemorate and thank its “loyal” north east clients and businesses. As part of its centenary year, The Watches of…
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29 AprilInternational
Rotary Watches announces new retail partner in Qatar
Rotary has announced Paris Gallery as its new retail partner in Qatar. Paris Gallery is a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East with over three million sq. ft. of shopping space and over 50 stores located in prime retail addresses spanning across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Qatar…
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18 AprilFeatures
How the jewellery industry can sparkle online
The watch and fine jewellery industry continues to sparkle. According to a report from McKinsey, annual global sales are expected to grow at a healthy rate of 5 to 6% each year, totaling €250bn (£213bn) by 2020. Moreover, jewellery sales in particular are growing at a faster rate than any…
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Mar- 2019 -22 MarchAuctions
Watch containing world’s oldest whisky up for auction
Fellows’ upcoming Watch Sale on 2 April is to feature an “extremely rare and innovative” timepiece containing what is reputed to be the world’s oldest whisky. The Louis Moinet stainless steel watch is one of 40 ever made and has been entered to auction with an estimated worth of £12,000…
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11 MarchRetailers
Emile Chouriet timepieces land in the UK
Mode 9, an international watch distribution company based in London, has secured retail outlets for luxury Swiss watchmakers Emile Chouriet in the UK and ROI. Select timepieces from the brands will be available from Watches of Switzerland outlets; WatchShop.com and The Watch Hut as well D.C. Leake Jewellers. Emile…
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