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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Sep- 2018 -5 SeptemberProduct Launches
Leonard Dews to launch the largest bridal showroom in the North West
Blackpool-based luxury jewellery and watch retailer, Leonard Dews, is set to almost double its retail space with the launch of a new 850 sq ft area – that will be the largest bridal and fine jewellery showroom in the North West of England. Building works and renovations are already underway…
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Aug- 2018 -30 AugustProduct Launches
Family jewellers Hugh Rice to open third store with Hull opening
Hugh Rice has announced it is opening its second store inside British Land’s centre St. Stephen’s in Hull, due to open this Autumn. The jewellers originally chose St. Stephen’s to open their flagship store in 2008, stocking Swiss watches and diamond jewellery and most recently hosting their first Rolex Room.…
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29 AugustFeatures
Selling from complaints
Complaining customers can be your biggest boosters if they are looked at as a customer ready to buy, instead of a complainer bringing trouble. It all starts with how all customers should be greeted regardless of their attitude. However, your attitude is also important and you should greet all customers…
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29 AugustAuctions
‘Rare’ 1950s Rolex sold for £48,488 at Birmingham auction
A rare, early Rolex Submariner has been sold for £48,488, including buyer’s premium, at a Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham. According to Fellows the “fascinating timepiece”, was one of the first models worn by Sean Connery’s 007 in early James Bond films, such as Dr. No. This particular watch was introduced…
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15 AugustSponsored
Why Richard Mille Is The Leading French Luxury Watch Brand
Loved by celebrities and designed with a groundbreaking approach, a Richard Mille watch is the ultimate status symbol. If you were to name the most luxurious watch brands in the world, Richard Mille would be very close to the top of the list. This elite watch brand is known for…
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15 AugustFeatures
Jeweller Profile – Glen-Anthony Watches
What made you want to switch careers and become a watch designer? I have always loved watches, I used to like buying a lot of the swiss brands like TAG, Breitling and so on. I was looking to buy a particular leading brand watch which I discovered did not include…
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10 AugustAdvice
Are online-only auctions the future?
The internet puts the world at our fingertips and e-commerce means we no longer have to leave the house for required goods. As trust in trading on the internet grows, higher quality, luxury goods are becoming more readily available and people are less worried when it comes to making high…
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Jul- 2018 -26 JulyFeatures
How to have the best store design and cabinet security
As we know, not all retail store environments are the same. A retail store’s design and environment is carefully crafted to maximise the potential sales of the products being offered. Luxury products such as jewellery and watches require a very specific store design to ensure the products are showcased effectively.…
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17 JulyDesigners
Daniel Wellington launches first regional store outside London
Independent financial consulting company St David’s Partnership has launched Daniel Wellington’s first standalone UK store outside of London. The new 430 sq ft store in located at St David’s, Cardiff and it offers an assortment of the brand’s classic accessories including classic cuffs and interchangeable watch straps in NATO, mesh…
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3 JulyUncategorized
Glashütte Original creates a buzz with new Sixties models
Glashütte Original is celebrating its partnership – now in its 15th year – with the Dresden Music Festival by rolling out the latest two representatives of its Sixties line, which carry the style of the Sixties into the 21st century. Glashütte Original is a world-famous watch brand with a long tradition…
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