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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Jun- 2017 -29 JuneCrime
Mappin and Webb at Gleneagles Hotel raided by armed robbers
Armed robbers targeted the Mappin and Webb jewellery boutique at the five-star Gleneagles Hotel this week. Four men, who wore dark clothing and covered their faces, raided the store at 11am on Tuesday (27 June), and were seen by witnesses driving a later abandoned blue Audi. Three of the men…
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28 JuneCrime
Hatton Garden watch dealer jailed for selling over 100 stolen watches
CLARIFICATION: When this article was first published, the featured image showed the premises of 88-90 Hatton Garden, which may have given the impression that businesses occupying this building were involved in the story. We would like to clarify that no business visible in the original image was involved in the…
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22 JuneDesigners
Timex and SilMach set to shake up watch industry with new technology
Watch designer Timex has partnered with SilMach, French pioneer in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) to create the first MEMS powered watch. The timepieces will utilise MEMS watch motors (boxes) and will be the first brand to use the patented MEMS nanotechnology. The new PowerMEMS Movement will replace older magnetic technology which currently…
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21 JuneProduct Launches
KGA launches new company Bezel Watches
Distributor group Kenneth Green Associates (KGA) has announced the launch of a new โluxury, fashion ledโ company, Bezel Watches. The new company has kicked off with distribution contracts with โRoberto Cavalli by Franck Mullerโ and โJust Cavalliโ watches. Further brands will be added to its portfolio later in the year.…
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19 JuneCrime
Machete found after smash-and-grab robbery
Robbers who smashed their way into a jewellery shop, are believed to have sped away from the scene on mopeds. The police are appealing for witnesses in Banstead town centre at 2.15pm Friday (16 June). Surrey Police received a report of the armed robbery at Campbells of Banstead Ltd. It…
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16 JuneDesigners
Watch brand Paulin opens flagship store
Glaswegian watch brand Paulin has opened its new flagship store in the West End of the city. The brand has acquired a space on Great Western Road and was renovated and fitted out over a 12 week period. It is part shop, part design studio and has a workshop for…
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6 JuneDesigners
WatchShop.com to sell watches made from recycled cars
The WatchShop.com has added a new brand to its portfolio, the REC timepieces, where each watch is made from recycled automobiles. Every watch โincorporates salvaged iconic partsโ, with a scannable story card which tells customers the story of how their watch came to be. The dial of each watch is…
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May- 2017 -30 MayDesigners
Vitae London launches new ethical watches
Watch brand Vitae London has released a new range of ethical watches. Season IV is the latest iteration from the brand that started with the backing of ยฃ20,000 from Richard Bransonโs Virgin Startup initiative. The firm has promised that a portion of each sale will go towards providing a child…
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24 MayRetailers
Breitling opens first store in Manchesterโs Trafford Centre
Swiss watchmaker Breitling has opened its first store at the Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester. The store will launch later this month and will be managed by Aurum Holdings, whose portfolio includes Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb. The Breitling store will be the second largest monobrand opening…
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23 MayRetailers
Aurum takes Signetโs place as UKโs top jewellery retailer
Aurum Holdings has exceeded Signet Jewelers as the biggest jewellery and watch retail group in the UK for the first time. The retailer overtook Signet in 2016 with a sales total of ยฃ565m. Signet Jewelers had enjoyed a period of steady growth over the past three years, with sales figures…
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