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Dutch watch brand Fromanteel looks to expand into the UK

BASELWORLD EXHIBITIONS INTERNATIONAL NEW PRODUCTS NEWS by Rob Corder on April 12, 2017

Fromanteel is hoping that a growing number of UK customers buying directly online from the Dutch watch brand will spark interest from retail partners this year. The company operates in the affordable luxury segment of

EXCLUSIVE: Megan Fox revealed as new face of Lotus watches

EDITOR'S CHOICE INTERNATIONAL LEAD STORY NEWS UK by Rob Corder on April 12, 2017

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Lotus watches has unveiled Hollywood actress and model Megan Fox as its new brand ambassador. Ms Fox is immediately recognisable

IN VIDEO: Grand Seiko unveils its novelties and new corporate structure at Basel

BASELWORLD EXHIBITIONS INTERNATIONAL NEW PRODUCTS NEWS VIDEO by Rob Corder on March 29, 2017

https://youtu.be/T2wRpADNi8I Yoshikatsu Kawada, director and senior vice president of Grand Seiko, says he is not re-inventing Grand Seiko as it embarks

Citizen seizes distribution of Alpina in the UK

LEAD STORY NEWS Others UK by Rob Corder on March 24, 2017

Citizen has taken over distribution of Alpina watches in the UK. Argento Fine Products brought Alpina and its stablemate watch

Fears Watches introduces customisation service for its British gentlemens’ timepieces

NEWS UK by Rob Corder on March 15, 2017

Fears Watches, a 170 year old British watch brand brought back to life last year after a 60 year hiatus,

CORDER’S COLUMN: TAG Heuer Modular Connected could be the Pandora charm bracelet of the watch world

INTERNATIONAL LEAD STORY NEWS OPINION SMART WATCHES UK by Rob Corder on March 15, 2017

Jean-Claude Biver's press conference to announce the second generation TAG Heuer Modular Connected wristwatch was designed to impress the amassed media. But journalists can be a cynical bunch, so a sun-soaked drinks reception on the shores