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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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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19 JuneCurrent Affairs
Responsible Jewellery Council certifies three new members
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced that Sheetal Manufacturing Company Private Ltd, Accurist Watches Limited and Metalor Technologies (Hong Kong) Ltd have all been certified.
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13 JuneEvents
Christopher Ward and Bluebird team up
The pioneering luxury British watch maker Christopher Ward announced that it is teaming up with the legendary racing brand Bluebird to celebrate new attempts to break the world speed record on land and water.
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13 JuneRetailers
Online watch market facing drastic changes
According to an internet-based stockist, independent jewellers have been leading the way online in recent years, as they have offered branded watches at discount prices, unlike the jewellery chains; but this looks set to change.
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6 JuneRetailers
CW Sellors online watch retail to merge with Jura Watches
Derbyshire-based fine jewellers CW Sellors have announced their online watch trade will merge with luxury watch retailer Jura Watches.
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1 JuneRetailers
Laing the Jeweller opens watch gallery
Laing the Jeweller, Scotland's oldest family jeweller, will launch an extended luxury watch gallery on 2 June.
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May- 2012 -25 MayRetailers
Watch company Fossil joins Houlden Group
The Houlden Group recently announced its partnership with Fossil, the global retailer specialising in the design, innovation and marketing of fashion, lifestyle and accessory products.
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