Casio has calculated that it sold its 100 millionth G-Shock watch in August. The landmark timepiece was an MRG-G1000B-1A4 model from the upmarket MR-G series. To commemorate the milestone, a special ceremony was held at the Yamagata Casio factory in Japan, where the model was fitted with a special back case engraved with the number “100,000,000.” The […]
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Corum creates bronze model for its Admiral chronograph collection
Corum has introduced a bronze cased model to its Admiral family of chronographs. The Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph Bronze has a 45mm case that has already gone through the ageing process so that the patination of the bronze will no longer change. The case is coated to protect the patinated bronze colour, and to stop it […]
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FRESH FACES: Kronaby, Malmö’s disruptive watchmakers
The idea of making a connected watch company called Kronaby came to a group of Swedish entrepreneurs in January last year. Fifteen months later they launched a four family collection at Baselworld that has distributors fighting to represent them around the world. Rob Corder traveled to Malmö to hear how they approached the watch market, […]
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Rox and Hublot rub shoulders with royalty at Scotland’s Highland Games
Scottish jeweller Rox and its marquee brand Hublot hosted the Queen at the weekend as they celebrated the Braemar Gathering Highland Games 2017 as official timekeeper. The Highland Games can trace their history back 900 years, and Her Majesty the Queen rarely fails to watch them. Royal patronage began with Queen Victoria in 1848. The Queen was […]
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Loomes watchmakers celebrate passing milestone exams at British Horological Institute
British watchmaker Loomes is celebrating news that two of its team have passed their end of year exams for British Hologogical Institute courses. James Morris and Rodolfo Jimenez both completed the second year of a three year distance learning course alongside working at the Loomes workshop. “I’m really proud of them both, especially as James […]
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Longines classic 1930s pilot watch flies again
Longines has used the design of a 1930s pilot’s chronograph in a classic aviator’s timepiece for 2017. First seen at Baselworld in March, the Avigation BigEye reaches retailers this month. The watch will become part of Longine’s Heritage collection of modern interpretations of models dating back across the company’s 185 year history. The Avigation BigEye’s […]
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IWC creates 50th anniversary Aquatimer in black Ceratanium case
IWC Schaffhausen has created a limited edition Aquatimer diver’s watch in a Ceratanium case. The case material, which IWC started experimenting with in the 1980s, is described as being as light and unbreakable as titanium and as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. “Since we already had a pioneering role in the use of titanium and […]
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Watchmaker Sevenfriday changes gears into industrial jewellery design
Industrial-style watchmaker Sevenfriday has designed an equally muscular range of jewellery. The Bracelet Collection is the brand’s first foray into accessories. They take their names and inspiration from tools and machinery. “Sevenfriday Bracelets are industrial inspired statement pieces and really the only way for us as a lifestyle to interpret jewellery,” said Dan Niederer, Sevenfriday co-founder. “We’ve […]
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Bezel Watches adds Jean Paul Gaultier to its fledgling distribution business
Bezel Watches, a newly formed subsidiary of fragrance distribution giant Kenneth Green Associates, has added Jean Paul Gaultier timepieces to its portfolio. Kenneth Green Associates is a £75 million distributor for the majority of perfumes and fragrances from major fashion houses ranging from Bulgari to Van Cleef & Arpels. Jean Paul Gaultier joins Roberto Cavalli and […]
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THE BIG INTERVIEW: Helen David, chief merchant at Harrods, welcomes WatchPro to Knightsbridge
London’s Knightsbridge has always been a shopping paradise for the world’s wealthiest citizens thanks to the global reputation of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the cluster of luxury boutiques stretching along Brompton Road and down towards Sloane Square. The weakness of the pound following last year’s vote to leave the EU made the capital’s top end […]
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Watchmakers at International Jewellery London: Lotus and Festina
Watch and jewellery distributor Unique & Co will present the latest collections from Lotus and Festina at IJL. Lotus combines good looks with functionality for a younger, fashion-conscious customer. This year it has produced a sporty chronograph with coloured stitching and a racing driver’s strap with holes, for just £139. Lotus’s Classic Collection also features […]
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Watchmakers at International Jewellery London: Henry London
Peers Hardy launched Henry London in 2015 as a brand that it owns, designs, manufactures and sells world-wide. IJL visitors will see the launch of its Heritage Automatic Collection of watches housing Japanese mechanical movements. The 11 piece collection has double domed mineral glass lens and open heart dial detailing, providing a small window to […]
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Watchmakers at International Jewellery London: Wolf watch winders
Wolf is presenting its ever-growing range of watch winders, travel accessories and jewellery boxes at IJL. One of the most eye-catching collections is the Howard range, which uses a bold and colourful striped pattern across a range of watch winders, watch rolls and other leather accessories. The collection was first revealed at Baselworld but additional […]
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Watchmakers at International Jewellery London: Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli
Bezel Watches is exhibiting the latest watch collections from Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli for the first time this year. Roberto Cavalli watches (pictured above), which were launched in July and already on sale in Fenwick on Bond Street, have been created in partnership with prestigious Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller. The watches unite the styling […]
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Watchmakers at International Jewellery London: Paul Hewitt
Paul Hewitt’s Grand Atlantic collection (pictured) is inspired by the power and elegance of transatlantic ships. It is the brand’s first 42mm watch made in gun metal grey, and the first to include a date feature. The watch is sold on a Black Sea bracelet that complements the stark black dial. Retailers will appreciate the […]
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Watchmakers at International Jewellery London: Elliot Brown
British watchmaker Elliot Brown is exhibiting at IJL for the first time, and the timing is perfect to introduce the new Broadstone Adventurer, a watch created to mark the company’s sponsorship of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The virtually indestructible watch is limited to just 1000 pieces priced at £495. Features of the […]
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Watch businesses at International Jewellery London: BQ Watches
BQ Watches will be presenting a massive range of pre-owned luxury watches from top brands including Rolex, Omega, Breitling and Cartier at this year’s IJL. The company is riding a wave of dramatic growth in the pre-owned watch market in the UK, with stockists keen to ensure they are able to offer these leading watch […]
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Watchmakers at International Jeweller London: Cluse
New from Cluse for the AW17 season is the 38mm La Roche rose gold and white marble watch. The genuine marble dial, a Cluse staple, is unique to every watch with a one of a kind veining pattern. It is housed in a feminine rose gold case and complimented with a steel mesh bracelet strap. […]
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Watchmakers at International Jeweller London: Orla Kiely
The watches of fashion house Orla Kiely are designed and manufactured under license by Peers Hardy, which will be presenting the hero piece of its AW17 collection, the Laurel watch, at IJL. The piece exemplifies Orla Kiely DNA of statement-making fashion, bold colours and prints galore. Individually coloured enamelled leaves stem from the petit 20mm […]
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Watchmakers at International Jeweller London: Bateren & Co Watches
British startup Bateren & Co Watches is launching its debut collection at IJL. The unisex Pacemaker family of sports watches is described as refined, solid and versatile. They use Japanese automatic movements inside 300m water resistant steel cases. The watches will retail for £300-350, a price point that Beteren & Co founder Marho Bateren believes is […]