National Jeweler Network - Watches News

Movado appoints Gringberg president of Concord

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Movado Group Inc. has appointed Alex Grinberg worldwide president of Concord effective immediately.

Watch sales drop 21 percent in May

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EDT

According to the LGI Network's June Time Tracker Newsletter, watch sales in May experienced a steeper decline than in April, but a more modest decline than seen in the first three months of the year.

Luxury watch brand IWC rated best by wealthy

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:45:00 EDT

Ultra-high-net-worth consumers have rated IWC the "Best of the Best" among 33 luxury watch brands, according to the Luxury Institute's 2009 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) survey.

Vincent Perriard named TechnoMarine Group CEO

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Geneva--TechnoMarine Group Chairman of the Board Christian Viros has announced the appointment of Vincent Perriard as chief executive officer of the brand.

Which watch brands, price points are selling?

Joseph Dobrian — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:15:00 EDT

Which watch brands and price points are selling well? National Jeweler asked retailers around the country to weigh in for our Regional Report.

Steve McQueen's Rolex sells for $234,000

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

New York--Watches and memorabilia from the late Steve McQueen, the legendary actor who rose to fame during the 1960s in films such as Bullitt and The Great Escape, were among the pieces that inspired frantic bidding at Antiquorum's summer auction in New York City.

Concord global president exits at Movado

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Paramus, N.J.--Movado Group announced that Vincent Perriard, global president of Concord, will be leaving the company and that details on a new management team for the brand will be released in upcoming weeks.

Luminox gears up in new ad campaign

Teresa Novellino — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Las Vegas--As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Swiss-made watch brand Luminox has come up with a new ad campaign that leans on its reputation as a tool for U.S. military and law enforcement personnel to elevate watches from adornment to "gear" that the watch wearer simply can't function without.

Timex Group purchases Marc Ecko watch trademark

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Middlebury, Conn.--The Timex Group has purchased the Marc Ecko trademark for the design, manufacturing, marketing and sale of Ecko watches worldwide.

Corum attains 'Equal Salary' certification

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland--Corum has become the fourth company in Switzerland and the first luxury watch brand to obtain the certification of "Equal Salary," confirming the watch brand has defined and implemented a fair wage policy and does not discriminate between male and female employees.

Watch tablet aims to simplify timepiece sales

Teresa Novellino — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Las Vegas--One of the challenges of selling high-end watches with complications is that, well, they're complicated. Adding to the uphill climb of the sale is the fact that watch enthusiasts who want to buy these timepieces are often as well-versed as the person behind the counter, if not more so.

As watch sales slide, brands cling to basics

Teresa Novellino — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Basel, Switzerland--Just a few years ago, the buzz at BaselWorld revolved around million-dollar watches, head-spinning complications that left watch enthusiasts weak-kneed, and a large, ambitious expansion plan for the exhibition center that is home to the world's largest watch and jewelry show.

Jorg Gray timepieces make U.S. debut

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Las Vegas--Jorg Gray announced on Thursday the official debut of its U.S. line of branded luxury timepieces at the JCK Las Vegas show.

Officina Del Tempo names Divino U.S. distributor

Wed, 27 May 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Rockville, Md.--Italian watch brand Officina Del Tempo has named Maryland-based jewelry wholesaler Divino as its sole U.S. distributor.

Tourneau CEO Levitt to step down

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Howard Levitt, chief executive officer of watch retail chain Tourneau, is stepping down at the end of the year.