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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Oct- 2012 -25 OctoberEconomy
Watch sales on the decline but market growth increases, reports indicate
With three quarters of the year complete, a GfK report has indicated that the volume of watch sales is down 11 per cent year-on-year, and 10 per cent compared to the same quarterly figures in 2011.
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Police raid Hatton Garden premises for stolen goods
Several Hatton Garden jewellery retailers were raided by Camden Police yesterday, on suspicion of handling stolen goods.
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2 OctoberManufacturers
Mondaine and Swiss Rail challenge electronics giant Apple
Mondaine, maker of the Swiss Railways Clock, has approached Apple with concerns over its perceived use of the clock’s design on its new IOS6 operating system.
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2 OctoberManufacturers
Tissot announced as official timekeeper of the 2014 Asian Games
Leading Swiss watch brand Tissot has been announced as the official timekeeper of the 17th instalment of the Asian Games, to be held in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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Sep- 2012 -26 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Record fine handed to Russian watch seller in ‘grey import’ case
An online watch seller in Russia has been ordered to pay three million rubles (£59,300) to Swatch Group brand Longines for selling watches that were improperly imported into the country.
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14 SeptemberRetailers
Jewellery thieves thwarted by ‘have-a-go’ heroes
Members of the public acted quickly to apprehend one robber and unmask another following the robbery of Michael Jones Jewellery in Banbury.
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Aug- 2012 -29 AugustCelebrities
Tennis ace Azarenka becomes Citizen brand ambassador
The current number one player on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour Victoria Azarenka has joined Citizen as its latest international brand ambassador.
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Jul- 2012 -26 JulyRetailers
Watchfinder reports strong start to 2012
Pre-owned timepiece specialist Watchfinder has reported sales for Q1 were up 21 per cent on the same period last year.
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Jun- 2012 -26 JuneEvents
Houlden Group holds Summer Annual Management & Buying Event
Despite the recession, the Houlden Group has once again held its Summer Annual Management & Buying Event in Horstead, East Sussex.
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22 JuneCelebrities
Jorg Gray sponsors Alastair Rushforth
Premium watch company Jorg Gray has partnered with race driver Alastair Rushforth to assist in Alastair's team's development.
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