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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Jan- 2015 -28 JanuaryWatch Focus
Police competition winner bags FC Barcelona trip
Police Watches has announced the winner of its competition which will see the victor travel with FC Barcelona and meet the team. Mark Purcell, who purchased a watch from Grade A jewellers in Manchester, won the prize. Over 300 people had entered. The in-store competition saw customers receive a scratch…
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19 JanuaryWatch Focus
Enraged Swiss watchmaker writes open letter to Swiss National Bank
Edouard Meylan, CEO of swiss watch company, H. Moser & Cie has written an open letter to the Swiss National Bank after it scrapped a three-year old cap on the franc. The Swiss National Bank caught markets off-guard on Thursday when it announced that it was abandoning the minimum rate…
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19 JanuaryWatch Focus
Pierce Brosnan unveiled as brand ambassador of Speake-Marin
Independent watch brand Speake-Marin has announced Irish actor Pierce Brosnan will be the official ambassador for the brand. Brosnan, known for his iconic role in James Bond, met Peter Speake-Marin, the owner of the eponymous firm, on the set of one of his films, where they became friends. A statement from…
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16 JanuaryWatch Focus
Citizen Watch UK achieves record breaking 2014
Citizen Watch UK has announced a record year for 2014, with sales up 7.8% in December and 7.7% for the year. Growth in sales for the brand’s female line was up 15.6% in December, with the company citing “huge marketing investment” in the run up to Christmas as a key…
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9 JanuaryEconomy
Signet ‘s UK division sees 9.7% Christmas growth
Signet’s UK division, which owns high street chains H Samuel and Ernest Jones, has seen a 9.7 increase in like-for-like sales for the eight weeks ending December 27 – the group’s best performance for 12 years. In a statement, the Signet said Ernest Jones was the strongest performer with an…
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9 JanuaryProduct Launches
Guess Watches announces launch of smartwatch
Guess Watches has announced the official launch of its new wearable tech timepiece, Guess Connect. Guess partnered with Martian Watches, a California-based smartwatch developer, in August last year in an effort to deliver a “multi-function, fashion chic” smartwatch line for men and women. Guess Connect is based on the company’s…
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6 JanuaryWatch Focus
Lars Larsen watches to be stocked by Watchshop.com
Danish watch company Lars Larsen has announced a retail partnership with Watchshop.com, the online UK watch retailer. The announcement, which was made by Ebling Feres, the official UK distributor for Lars Larsen watches, will see Watchshop offer 74 products from the brand, featuring a mix of men’s, women’s and unisex…
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Dec- 2014 -23 DecemberCrime
Raiders steal £150,000 of watches from Huddersfield Beaverbrooks
Raiders have stolen almost £150,000 worth of designer watches from a Beaverbrooks in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The raid, which took place at 8pm on Sunday December 21, saw the burglars enter the store via the roof, before forcing their way through two locked doors and accessing a locked display cabinet…
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22 DecemberEconomy
Pre-Christmas sales see biggest growth since 1988
Retail sales in the run up to Christmas have accelerated at their fastest pace for almost 26 years, according to CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 122 firms covers the fortnight ending December 11 and includes the sales-boosting effects of Black Friday. Grocers saw the strongest year-on-year…
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18 DecemberWatch Focus
G-Shock Premium adds distinctive new MRG-G1000 timepiece
Casio has announced the MR-G range of G-Shock watches now has an exclusive new addition. With only three available to buy in the UK, Casio claims the high specification MRG – G1000 is the first watch of its kind to incorporate shock resistant construction and GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor capability into a full-metal case. Casio said:…
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