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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May- 2018 -2 MayEvents
London Watch and Jewellery Week to return to The Royal Exchange
Luxury shopping destination The Royal Exchange has announced its fifth annual Watch and Jewellery Week, a five-day event honouring the London’s watch and jewellery collections. During the week, which will run from the 21-25 May, visitors can enjoy the craftsmanship of ‘some of the world’s most sought after timepieces and…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilProduct Launches
Fossil signs partnership agreement with Puma
Fossil Group has announced that it has signed a global licence partnership with sportswear retailer Puma to design and distribute Puma watches and Smartwatches. The deal which will run until 2028 will see Puma and Fossil Group collaborate on the design and manufacturing of Puma-branded watches and smartwatches, with products…
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23 AprilE-Commerce
Yoox Net-A-Porter launches fine jewellery platform
Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has launched its first dedicated online destination for fine jewellery and luxury watches. The platform, part of the Net-A-Porter website, features a fine jewellery collection from more than 40 brands, including Piaget, Cartier, Pomellato, Tiffany & Co and Buccellati. Customers will also be able…
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19 AprilAppointments
Bremont appointed official Sunday Scramble timing partner
Bicester Heritage has announced that British watch company Bremont will be the official timing partner for the Sunday Scramble Events over the next three years. The next Sunday Scramble takes place on 22 April, where Bremont will be celebrating its new partnership with Bicester Heritage by displaying a number of…
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12 AprilAppointments
Cheffins appoints new head of jewellery, silver and watches
Cheffins has appointed Steven Collins as the new head of jewellery, silver and watch at its regional fine art auction house in Cambridge. Collins joins the team with over 30 years in the jewellery, silver and watch industry. He is an FGA and DGA qualified gemologist with international experience in…
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11 AprilInternational
Bella Hadid opens new TAG Heuer concept boutique in Japan
Model and brand ambassador Bella Hadid has launched Tag Heuer’s new boutique concept in the Ginza district of Tokyo. TAG Heuer said it is “reinventing the customer boutique experience”, by unveiling the very first completely modular, fully connected store. To mark the occasion Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer, invited…
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Mar- 2018 -27 MarchRetailers
Wakefields leaves CMJ to join Houlden group
Following 28 years as a member of The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Wakefields Jewellers has announced it is leave the CMJ and join the Houlden buying group. Dominic and Melanie Wakefield, managing directors of the jewellers said they felt the “networking and support” that Wakefields has had throughout its…
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27 MarchEvents
Citizen announces partnership with Disney World
Citizen watches and The Walt Disney Company have announced Citizen will be the official timepiece of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort, California. As part of a long-term promotional alliance, the Citizen logo will be displayed on the Main Street USA clocks in Magic Kingdom…
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20 MarchCelebrities
Carl Edmond launches Joel Kinnaman-fronted campaign
Swedish watch brand Carl Edmond has launched its first major campaign, featuring actor Joel Kinnaman as the face of the brand’s namesake character, Carl Edmond. The brand was launched in September last year and says its watches combine “Swiss sophistication and Swedish heritage”. The colour palettes and minimalist aesthetic were…
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19 MarchCrime
Moped thieves use samurai swords in smash-and-grab raid
A gang of moped thieves wielding samurai swords and sledge hammers have raided the Watches of Switzerland jewellery store on London’s Regent Street. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at 14:09 on 18 March 2018, following reports of a smash-and-grab raid at a jewellers by a group of…
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