The impact of Britain’s Brexit agreement and ongoing cost of living challenges continue to weigh heavily on the watch business, with year-on-year sales dropping by 7% in March, according to retail analyst GfK. There has only been one month of growth since May of last year, which has left sales down for the full 12 […] The post Stuttering start to 2024 for British watch sales continues into March appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Peter Ogley, previously CEO of digital radio business Pure, has taken over from Alison Forrestal to run Time Products (UK) Ltd, the owner of Sekonda, Accurist and Limit watch brands. Marcus Margulies, chairman and managing director of the Leicester-based firm says he is delighted with the appointment of Mr Ogley, who also brings 20 years experience […] The post Digital radio CEO dials into top job at Sekonda and Accurist appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

There are 100 days to go until the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris and Omega, the event’s longstanding official timekeeper, is marking the occasion with a new Speedmaster Chronoscope in the gold, black and white colours of the games. There are four models in the range, including a steel-on-steel piece with an […] The post Omega marks 100 days until Paris Olympics with special edition Speedmaster Chronoscope appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Watches of Switzerland is delighted to be seeking an experienced and highly motivated Showroom Director to lead the operations of its Flagship Showroom on Regent Street. Full details of the role from Watches of Switzerland are below: The Showroom Director will have a passion for delivering an exceptional client experience whilst achieving business objectives through […] The post Job of the Day: Showroom Director for 155 Regent Street appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

In the realm of luxury watchmaking, few names evoke the spirit of innovation and extravagance quite like Roger Dubuis. Since its inception in 1995, the Maison has been synonymous with bold design and a relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship. At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024, Roger Dubuis once again took centre […] The post Roger Dubuis builds Orbis in Machina around central tourbillon appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Watches of Switzerland’s centenary celebrations are continuing with another one of its brand partners, Doxa, making a special edition watch as a symbol of appreciation. The watch is a unique version of the SUB 200T, which launched at last week’s shows in Geneva, and comes with a “seafoam” green sunray dial with polished gold-coated hands […] The post Doxa makes special 200T for Watches of Switzerland as centenary celebration continues appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Louis Moinet is demonstrating its passion for travel and expertise in métiers d’art dials with a series of eight watches depicting iconic images from cities around the world. The Around the World in Eight Days collection, a modern take on the Jules Vern classic novel, captures many scenes that did not exist when Phileas Fogg […] The post Tour the globe with Louis Moinet’s Around the World in Eight Days appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Picture the scene: a Lamborghini Miura is sweeping around the roads clinging to hillsides falling away into the Mediterranean on the French and Italian Riviera. Dazzling sun fades to sunset as the car pulls up at a red carpet event and paparazzi flashbulbs pepper the driver. Not my fantasy, but the imagined life of a […] The post Hegid Paris brings Riviera style to its modular Mirage watches appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

If you are looking for a ruby in a mountain of rocks, get a jeweller to help. And in a year at Watches and Wonders when grey was a trending theme, it was the high jewellery and haute couture maisons that put on a dazzling display. That is the view of the fourth-generation family running […] The post London Jewelers family run their expert eyes over the highlights of Watches and Wonders appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

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 post Meet the watchmakers at Laings’£1.1m service centre appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more