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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May- 2012 -15 MayCurrent Affairs
Johnson Matthey report shows rise in platinum demand, but a fall for palladium
Gross platinum jewellery demand rose by two per cent in 2011 to 2.48 million ounces, according to Johnson Matthey's Platinum 2012 report, released today.
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10 MayManufacturers
Face of Bulova campaign launched
Watch company Bulova UK has launched a nationwide search for the female 'Face of Bulova' in association with jeweller H Samuel and Glamour magazine.
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Apr- 2012 -2 AprilEvents
New venue for Baselworld 2013 as exhibitors hail successful 2012
The organisers of Baselworld have revealed the 2013 show will take place in a new venue, after exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the 2012 exhibition.
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Feb- 2012 -21 FebruaryEvents
Sotheby’s to sell prestigious horological collection
Sotheby's London has announced that it is to host the single owner sale of the George Daniels Horological Collection, taking place on 6 November.
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3 FebruaryTrade Organisations
BHI Silver Medal awarded to Roger W Smith
The British Horological Institute (BHI) has awarded Roger Smith the Barrett Silver Medal of the BHI at its recent annual awards and new members day at Upton Hall, Newark. The award is in recognition of his dedication to and successful continuation of the finest traditions of English watchmaking.
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Jan- 2012 -12 JanuaryCelebrities
Celebrity endorsement
Tendence watches have not yet hit the shelves in the UK, but ahead of the official launch in February, singer Jessie J, Fazer from N-Dubz, celebrity magician Dynamo and Got To Dance judge Kimberly Wyatt are among those already sporting the distinctive oversized designs. Following the brand’s global success and…
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Dec- 2011 -22 DecemberCelebrities
Celebrity endorsement
Lauren Pope of The Only Way Is Essex has appeared at an exclusive event at concept fashion jewellery store 'boutique.Goldsmiths' in Westfield Stratford City for watch brand Glam Rock Watches.
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20 DecemberUncategorized
Celebrity endorsement
Lauren Pope of The Only Way Is Essex has appeared at an exclusive event at concept fashion jewellery store 'boutique.Goldsmiths' in Westfield Stratford City for watch brand Glam Rock Watches. Having recently launched in the UK, the brand has reported a "huge stateside following," including Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, Fergie…
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19 DecemberTrade Organisations
Argos achieves RJC certification ahead of ‘meet the buyers’ initiative
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Argos, the multi-channel retailer, has achieved certification by meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC's Member Certification System.
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15 DecemberRetailers
Popularity peak for pre-owned watches
Online retailer Watchfinder has reported that like-for-like sales of pre-owned watches are up 39 per cent following the recent WF&Co rebranding. The figures, which relate to sales in September, October, and November, follow a year of internal investment which has seen the number of staff grow to over 40;…
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