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- 2018 -2 JulyDesigners
Brits prefer to own a precious keepsake to ‘throwaway fashion’
Young Britons are increasingly choosing to own luxury watches and jewellery with sentimental value, a survey by Beaverbrooks has shown. The poll, which surveyed 2,000 Britons under 25, revealed Brits are most likely to own a cherished item that holds a special milestone or memory for them, with women (44%)…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneProduct Launches
Bellagio secures deal with Manchester City
Watch and luxury gift manufacturer Bellagio Europe is set to produce the official Premiership Winners’ collectable timepiece as it has secured a three year licensing deal with Manchester City FC. There will be 2,018 watches of each style made worldwide, each with its serial number as the watch will come…
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25 JuneRetailers
Goldsmiths jewellers owner appoints banks ahead of IPO listing next year
The parent company of British jewellery retail chain Goldsmiths has appointed two banks to manage its flotation on the stock market next year. Aurum Holdings, which also owns Watches of Switzerland, has appointed Goldman Sachs and Barclays to aid with a public listing that may take place in London next…
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18 JuneAuctions
Christie’s London luxury week auction totals £12m
Christie’s London Luxury Week auctions achieved a combined total of £12m with other half the total coming from its ‘important jewels’ auction. The auctions focusing on fine wines, handbags and accessories and important jewels attracted global participation from bidders from 50 countries, across five continents. Christie’s also welcomed over 9,000…
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12 JuneAppointments
Phillips appoints James Marks as international specialist for watches
Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo has announced the appointment of James Marks as its new international specialist for watches. Based in London, Marks will assume responsibility for leading the watch department’s international sourcing efforts from the UK. He joins ahead of the upcoming international exhibition, Watchmakers, The Masters…
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7 JuneE-Commerce
Raw Pearls extends product gallery
UK pearl jewellery supplier Raw Pearls has expanded the product gallery on its website. Mintel recently published a report called ‘Jewellery & Watches Retailing UK’ that revealed how 62% of jewellery and watch consumers research online ahead of going into a store to shop. The company said it has responded…
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6 JuneE-Commerce
Watchshop remains top of ecommerce market despite 22% drop in visibility
Despite a 22% decrease in their visibility over the past year, Watchshop remains top of the jewellery and watch ecommerce market, a new report has revealed. The Watches E-Commerce Insight Report, produced by digital marketing specialists Inside Online, ranks 50 of the leading websites within this competitive market according to…
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May- 2018 -30 MayDesigners
Versus Versace launches ‘Millennial focused’ timepieces
Fashion brand Versus Versace has launched its new summer watch collection, Buffle Bay, aimed at Millennial customers. The watches feature a 3D lion’s head, positioned on the right side of the timepiece in the 3 o’clock position, and is available in four colours: light blue, white, deep red or dark…
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22 MayEconomy
Jewellers named in London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain
Six jewellery companies have been named in the London Stock Exchange’s annual 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report. Allum & Sidaway, David Christopher Jewellers, In-Time Watch and Jewellery Reports, Monica Vinader, Pragnell Jewellers and Watchfinder were all named in the fifth edition of the report, which focuses on the fastest…
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8 MayFeatures
Augmented reality – What can it do for jewellery?
“Other retail industries are thinking about technological innovation in completely different ways,” says Jonathan Chippindale, CEO and co-founder of Holition, an augmented reality solutions and software provider, with concern, “and I worry that the jewellery industry isn’t waking up to this.” A recent survey of 1,000 shoppers, conducted by e-commerce…
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