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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Sep- 2014 -25 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Armed robbery worth ยฃ250,000 in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade
An armed robbery in which four masked men wielding axes raided Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade has resulted in the loss of ยฃ250,000 worth of watches, it was revealed today. When the story first broke last week, it was not clear how much jewellery had been stolen, but according to a BBC…
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25 SeptemberWatch Focus
IWC to open first UK boutique in London
Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has announced plans to open its first UK boutique in London, set to open before the end of the year. ย The new boutique, which will be located at 138 New Bond Street in Mayfair, will offer clients a โunique and dedicated brand experience.โ Georges…
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24 SeptemberWatch Focus
Watchfinder receives ยฃ6.2m investment
Pre-owned watch retailer, Watchfinder has received a $10m (ยฃ6.2m) investment from private equity.ย The investment was funded 50/50 by Piton Capital, a specialist marketplace investor, and Beringea, a growth capital investor managing the ProVen Capital Trusts. A company statement said that the investment would be used to โbroaden the companyโs…
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23 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks adds Tudor watches to stock roster
Beaverbrooksย the Jewellers has announced the introduction of Tudor watches to its range. Tudor, which is part of the Rolex group, has a history stemming from Hansย Wilsdorf, a leading figure in the Swiss watchmaking industry and the founder of Rolex. In 1946ย Wilsdorfย founded Tudor with the aim of creating timepieces with all…
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23 SeptemberWatch Focus
IWC launches two watches in association with Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton
Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has announced the launch of two special edition watches, in association with Formula 1 drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.ย The watches, the Ingenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton and the Ingenieur Chronograph Nico Rosberg will both be limited to 250 pieces. The Hamilton model has โtechnical…
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11 SeptemberOpinion
COMMENT: Why are diamonds a man’s best friend, too?
The word โdiamondโ comes from the ancient Greek adรกmis which means โunbreakableโ. Known to be one of the hardest substances onย earth, diamonds date back billions of years. Diamonds have been treasured throughout history, with a rise in the 19th and 20th Centuries. This increase is due to technological advances, a…
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11 SeptemberWatch Focus
Guess launches Breast Cancer Awareness watch
Guess Watches has announced the launch of its 2014 Special Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Watch.ย The โSparking Pinkโ special edition will feature a combination of sport design and chic fashion inspiration and will be available around the world this autumn. Its face will include the iconic, international, symbol for breast…
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Aug- 2014 -29 AugustEconomy
Signet Jewelers report 17.1% UK sales increase in second quarter
Signet Jewelers, the parent company of Ernest Jones and H.Samuel, has reported a total increase of 17.1% in UK sales in its second quarter financial results.ย Same-store sales increased by 4.4% in the same period, while total sales reached $162.9m (ยฃ98.2m) in the UK. Online sales in the UK increased…
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28 AugustWatch Focus
Guess designs voice-command watches
Guess Watches and Martian Watches, a Californian-based smartwatch developer, have announced a strategic partnership to develop interactive, voice-commanded wrist accessories.ย Sequel chief operating officer David Yim, and Martian Watches president, Stan Kinsey, together outlined a vision of smart wearables. Sequel recently bought the distribution rights for Guess watches. A statement…
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14 AugustUncategorized
Thomas Sabo announces flagship London store
Thomas Sabo has announced plans to open a new flagship London store on South Molton Street, in the heart of Londonโs West End.ย Scheduled to open in late October, the 120sqm store will be located at the Brook Street end of South Molton Street in one of its anchor sites.…
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