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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Feb- 2018 -21 FebruaryProduct Launches
Elliot Brown releases new neon watch strap collection
Watch brand Elliot Brown has released a new collection of neon straps as its looks ahead to spring. The Poole-based watch specialists have combined their passion for making durable, weather-proof watches with a variety of vibrant new colours. Made from EPDM rubber, the new straps are hypoallergenic and are not…
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13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Breitling removes ‘sexist’ ads after backlash
Watchmaker Breitling has removed ads featuring women wearing ‘skimpy outfits’ after receiving complaints from customers. Some of the adverts portrayed “subservient women” acting as ground support for male pilots flying airplanes. The group also came under fire from customers for putting on a display a female mannequin sitting on a…
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12 FebruaryDesigners
Timex Group UK further expands its portfolio with Kenneth Cole Watches
Timex Group UK has further expanded its watch brand portfolio with the introduction of Kenneth Cole watches. The 35-year-old New York fashion brands’ designs are inspired by the city it was founded in. Duncan Harris, Timex sales and marketing director, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with TWB Investments…
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12 FebruaryBusinesses For Sale
Photo Images – £160,000
Presenting for sale a well-established and unique business specialising in personalised engraved jewellery. Established in 1985, Photo Images are the inventors of the Photo-Images® Digital and Enamelite™ Personal Jewellery ranges. They use state-of- the-art imaging technology to produce high detailed engravings and full colour image reproduction of your favourite photographs…
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1 FebruaryDesigners
Chisholm Hunter supports poetry charity event
Jeweller and diamond retailer Chisholm Hunter has helped specialist charity Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) to raise more than £57,000 at its annual ‘A Question of Burns’ supper. The company donated a variety of jewellery pieces, including a set of 18ct white gold and diamond flower cluster drop earrings…
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Jan- 2018 -29 JanuaryEvents
Raymond Weil unveils Brit Awards watches
Luxury Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil has announced two new timepieces in partnership with The Brit Awards 2018. The first watch features a 41mm polished stainless steel case housing a black three-dimensional dial and three-link bracelet. The women’s version has a 30mm polished stainless steel case, and houses a…
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19 JanuaryRetailers
Tiffany & Co sees sales festive sales increase
New York based jeweller Tiffany & Co has reported a strong performance over the festive period as sales increased worldwide. Net sales increased by 8% over the two month period ending December 31 2017 taking the total to £720m. Comparable sales also rose by 5%. Tiffany & Co attributed the…
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberFeatures
The rise of wearable tech – how the market turned luxury
Wearable tech has in recent years become mainstream, but it doesn’t always look great as a fashion item. As more brands try to enter the space with ‘luxury’ wearable tech pieces, SHEKINA TUAHENE speaks to patent lawyer MARK MARFE about how these products come to be and why there is…
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18 DecemberEconomy
Watchfinder places 88th in Sunday Times fast track 100
Watchfinder received its third consecutive award from The Sunday Times virgin fast track 100, placing 88th in the list ranking private British companies with the fastest growing sales. The company will collect its award at the 21st annual fast track conference and awards dinner on 23 May 2018, co-hosted by…
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15 DecemberAnalysis
The telling of time at the School of Jewellery
The eagle eyed amongst the readership of Jewellery Focus will perhaps have caught the recent broadcast on Channel 4 telling the story of the renovation work currently being undertaken on Big Ben, or The Queen Elizabeth Tower and the Great Clock of Westminster as it is more properly known. This…
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