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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Dec- 2017 -13 DecemberDesigners
Watchshop adds Rebecca Minkoff timepieces to portfolio
Watch and jewellery retailer Watchshop.com has welcomed designer Rebecca Minkoff to its roster of timepiece brands. The online retailer is the first in UK to market with the New York designer, whose new collection contains 21 designs with a mix of metals, leather straps and bracelets. Chosen as the…
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13 DecemberDesigners
Limited edition Clipper Race watch to be sold in Henri Lloyd stores
Elliot Brown has announced that its limited edition Clipper Broadstone Adventurer watch will be sold in six Henri Lloyd stores throughout the south of England. The watch has been designed to mark Elliot Brown’s second consequence race as the official timekeepers for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2017/18.…
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11 DecemberProduct Launches
James Derby announces new range of London ‘inspired’ watches
New watch brand, James Derby, is launching its debut classic range for men and women. James Harrower, founder of James Derby, aspired to create a product mixing affordability and charm. The watches are manufactured with Japanese movement in a stainless steel case, featuring sapphire crystals, quality glass and genuine leather…
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8 DecemberAppointments
Former Dior CEO joins Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s has announced the appointment of Laurence Nicolas as executive vice president and global managing director of jewellery and watches. Reporting to the company’s CEO, Tad Smith, Nicolas will lead the various channels of Sotheby’s jewellery and watch businesses including auction, private, e-commerce and retail sales, as well as the…
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6 DecemberFeatures
Brexit and British watches
The diversity of British watch brands in price points and positioning as well as manufacturing processes leads to a range of different concerns about Brexit across the resurgent industry, but even those most concerned feel Brexit has been good for them so far. Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward, could…
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6 DecemberProduct Launches
Esprit joins the Bezel Watches portfolio
Bezel Watches, a Kenneth Green Associates company, is extending its portfolio with the addition of Esprit watches and jewellery, which will be distributed in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Esprit watch and jewellery collection offers redesigned classic styles with a modern twist. The creative designers aimed to capture…
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4 DecemberCrime
VIDEO: Smash-and-grab on Fleet Street watch boutique by knife-wielding gang
A gang of thieves wielding machetes and a sword smashed their way into a Fleet Street watch boutique this morning, taking an unknown quantity of watches from the store. The gang stormed the Chronext shop – a short distance from the Royal Courts of Justice – on scooters during business…
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Nov- 2017 -30 NovemberRetailers
Watchfinder continues expansion with Brent Cross store opening
Watchfinder – the pre-owned watch specialist – is continuing its expansion across the UK by opening a seventh store at Brent Cross Shopping Centre. The Maidstone-based company currently has four central London stores in Canary Wharf, The Royal Exchange, Avery Row and Burlington Arcade – plus Bluewater in Kent and…
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29 NovemberProduct Launches
H Samuel launches online prizes advent calendar
H Samuel, owned by Signet Jewelers, are launching an online advent calendar this Christmas as part of its plans to become a more digital-savvy business. The firm hopes adapting offline traditions for online applications will increase its online presence and improve brand visibility. The launch of the Christmas advent calendar…
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29 NovemberCelebrities
Love Island’s Montana releases watch range with Abbott Lyon
British watch and accessories brand Abbott Lyon has enlisted Love Island star and MTV News UK presenter, Montana Brown, to front its limited edition marble watch collection – ‘Marble By Montana’. The watches have an Italian Carrara-inspired face to give it a more luxury look and the ‘Marble By Montana’…
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