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Watches and Jewellery: November

How has the biennial Dubai Watch Week fair given rise to the market for Middle Eastern special edition models.

Also: Latest WWF report finds slow progress on industry’s environmental transparency. Meanwhile, brands investigate sustainable packaging options, independent jewellers pursue full gold traceability and Leonardo DiCaprio invests in a sustainable watch start-up

The UK school building local knowledge of watchmaking
Swiss industry-standard training in Greater Manchester aims to help plug a gap of thousands of workers and improve customer service
Luxury brands slow to improve transparency as consumer pressure grows
Several industry names shun sustainability survey despite boards placing higher value on responsible practices
Dubai Watch Week: brands dial into Middle East market with local special editions
Pieces featuring Arabic or Hindi numerals, reflecting the region’s cultures, are gaining in popularity with collectors
How traceability of gold became a focus for independent jewellers
Certification of small-scale miners provides ethical reassurance but consumer demand for low prices creates pressure
Watchmakers hit a marketing note with musical tie-ups
Collaborations are tapping into the rhythmic, mechanical and aesthetic properties of timepieces
Leica trains its lens on luxury watch market
The high-end camera-maker’s latest collection is priced to compete with the big Swiss brands

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