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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Jul- 2014 -14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Two charged with Dorchester Hotel robbery
Flying Squad detectives investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at the Dorchester Hotel on Thursday, 10 July have charged two people. A group of six smashed their way through the front door and stole watches and jewellery before fleeing on mopeds, according to police. Brothers Reed Roberts, 23 and Skye Roberts, 19,…
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11 JulyCurrent Affairs
London’s Dorchester Hotel hit by second raid in four weeks
Three men and a woman have been arrested in connection with a smash-and-grab raid at the Dorchester Hotel in London. Detectives from the Flying Squad launched an investigation following the incident in the early hours of Thursday, 10 July. Police reports claim at approximately 2:20am, six men on three mopeds…
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3 JulyCurrent Affairs
Second car recovered in Hamilton & Inches investigation
Police officers in Edinburgh are issuing a fresh appeal for witness to come forward after another car linked to the Hamilton & Inches raid was recovered. Enquiries are on-going into the high-value armed robbery which took place on June 6, when three men dressed in dark clothing entered the store…
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Jun- 2014 -27 JuneAppointments
RJC appoints new chief executive
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Ashish Deo as its new chief executive officer. Deo brings global experience having worked with leading international consumer and luxury brands, and most recently from his work with as commercial director at the Fairtrade Foundation. He assumes the position on the 8th of September…
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24 JuneManufacturers
Timex UK lands distribution rights for Vertime brands
Timex UK has announced the expansion of its portfolio to include the Vertime brands as part of a strategy to enter the high end luxury market. From June 2014, the firm will commence exclusive distribution rights for the Versace watches, Salvatore Ferragamo watches, and Versus Versace watches. In a statement,…
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13 JuneRetailers
Cartier smash-and-grab at Regent Street Mappin & Webb
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after more than £80,000 worth of Cartier watches were stolen from a the Regent Street Mappin & Webb store. The robbery took place at about 1740hrs on Thursday, 12 June, and police are hunting for three suspects. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said…
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11 JuneCurrent Affairs
Historic Devon jeweller Ham & Huddy up for sale
An historic jewellery shop in Newton Abbot, Devon, has been put on the market by its owner after 10 years’ ownership. 250-year-old Ham & Huddy has become a “permanent feature” in the market town of Newton Abbot but Downey is looking to retire. The store’s collection includes custom made jewellery,…
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May- 2014 -12 MayAppointments
Jorg Gray appoints new ambassador
Champion American racer, Connor De Phillippi, has joined forces with Jorg Gray as the brand’s newest ambassador. De Phillippi owns a number of the brand’s watches from a variety of collections making him a good fit to partner with the company, which already classes American soccer star Clint Dempsey and…
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7 MayTrade Organisations
Ground broken on new Birmingham Assay Office site
Birmingham Assay Office bosses joined members of their building project team to begin work on the site of the new building at Icknield Street last week. The Assay Office has been at its current home in Newhall Street since 1877, and says that the move within the Jewellery Quarter “demonstrates…
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Apr- 2014 -11 AprilManufacturers
Citizen launches watch registration programme
Citizen has announced the launch of a renewed national watch registration programme which will provide customers with an extended guarantee. Customers who sign up to the programme receive a one-year extension to the five-year guarantee provided with the firm’s products. The registration programme is open to all customers who have…
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