Stuttering start to 2024 for British watch sales continues into March
The impact of Britain’s Brexit agreement and ongoing cost of living challenges continue to weigh heavily on the watch business,…
The impact of Britain’s Brexit agreement and ongoing cost of living challenges continue to weigh heavily on the watch business,…
Laings is putting talent at the heart of its operation, particularly in service and support, as it aims to set a new standard that matches the company’s ambition to be one of the best retailers of fine watches and jewellery in the UK. The Glasgow-based business recently opened a new state-of-the-art service centre in Rowan…
The Swiss watch industry can trace its history back to the mid-16th century and, it is reasonable to say, its opacity has been a fundamental pillar of operations in all but the past few years. Until very recently, you could not even find out the price of any new Rolex or Patek Philippe online, and that…
Jamie McFadden, best known to the watch and jewellery industry as head of communications at David M Robinson, has launched his own PR agency. JM Communications describes itself as a dynamic freelance marketing consultancy aimed at empowering independent businesses and supporting their growth through strategic marketing initiatives and communications campaigns. Mr McFadden’s expertise in watches…
Watches and Wonders Geneva ended its six-day run yesterday with a record 49,000 visitors passing through the hallowed Palexpo exhibition halls, a rise of 14% over 2023. Fifty-four brands welcomed 5,700 retailers, 1,500 journalists and 19,000 members of the public who paid for tickets to attend the final three days of the show. A quarter…
Rado is demonstrating its mastery of ceramics with two skeletonized watches added to its True Square Open Heart collection. The square timepieces come in 38 x 44.2 x 9.7mm high-tech ceramic square monobloc cases in white or turquoise that match the colours of the skeleton cases and ceramic bracelets and crowns. Both models are decorated…
De Bethune was bought by WatchBox in 2021 and went on to acquire a majority stake in REUGE, an historic Swiss producer of mechanical music boxes last year. They all fall under the umbrella of The 1916 Company, which was formed in 2023 with the merger of collectible watch specialist Watchbox and American primary retailers…
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