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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Jul- 2019 -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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2 JulyRetailers
Bucherer reopens flagship One Hyde Park boutique
Bucherer 1888 and Rolex have unveiled their newly refurbished flagship boutique in Knightsbridge, London. The store, located in the luxury residential and retail complex at One Hyde Park, went through a 12-week redesign led by the Rolex Interior Design department in Geneva in partnership with Bucherer local UK teams. The…
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Jun- 2019 -25 JuneRetailers
BJ Fitzpatrick profits boosted by Pandora sale
BJ Fitzpatrick Group, a Dublin-based jeweller wholesaler and retailer, saw its profits boosted to €23m (£20m) last year after it sold the Irish business of Pandora back to the Danish parent company. According to The Times, accounts filed for the year ending 31 July 2018 shows BJ Fitzpatrick made a…
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25 JuneDesigners
‘Space Traveller I’ watch goes on public view for first time in UK
One of the most “technically accomplished” watches by watchmaker George Daniels, the Space Traveller I, is set to go on public view for the first time in the UK on Friday 28 June. Estimated to be worth as much as £1m, the watch will be offered in Sotheby’s ‘George Daniels…
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24 JuneAuctions
Military Jaeger-LeCoultre sells for over £6,600 at auction
A Jaeger-LeCoultre military watch has sold for £6,635.20, eight times its estimate of £650 – £850, at Fellows Auctioneers. The stainless steel military issue wrist watch went under the hammer as Lot 428 in Fellows’ Watch Sale on Tuesday 18 June. According to the group Bidders from various bidding platforms…
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19 JuneRetailers
Houlden appoints Sarah Layton Jewellers as new member
Luxury jewellery consortium Houlden has appointed Lancashire-based Sarah Layton Jewellers as the 30th member of its community. Houlden welcomed the jeweller’s team, which specialises in fine diamonds, gem-set jewellery, watches and contemporary jewellery brands, to their second and final members’ conference and Supplier Exhibition of 2019. Having attended the group’s…
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14 JuneAppointments
Beaverbrooks chairman made high sheriff of Greater Manchester
The official portrait of the new high sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Adlestone, has been hung at Manchester Crown Court. Adlestone, who is also the chairman of 100-year-old jewellers Beaverbrooks, was chosen by her Majesty the Queen to become the High Sheriff in March, and was officially installed in April.…
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13 JuneAnalysis
The potential of the US and Canada for jewellery retailers and brands
There are glittering prizes in reach for UK jewellery brands and retailers that tap into the growing demand from younger shoppers worldwide to purchase luxury jewellery online. The opportunities are coming into clear focus as consumers, particularly those belonging to Gen Z (those born after 1995), become increasingly receptive to…
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