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 -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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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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