Time & More UK backs sub-£500 category as it reports a record year
Time & More UK Ltd has reported record sales growth in 2025, increasing 100% on 2024 (YoY).
With record profits to match, the company is forecasting a further 50% increase in sales for FY2026 and, in part, put this prediction down to growing retailer demand and an expanded brand portfolio.
The business has also delivered strong investment into the UK distribution network and marketing channels for its brand portfolio which comprises The JDM Swiss Group, Orient Watches, Morellato Group and Rosefield, while its retail network includes F. Hinds and Signet, alongside a significant network of independent jewellers.
Reflecting on the growth in the last twelve months, Time & More’s founder, Duncan Harris has praised the commercial relevance of the sub-£500 watch category, despite changing consumer spending patterns.
He explained that his business has seen continued opportunity within the segment as consumers seek strong design, recognised brand identities, quality and accessible price points.
“Doubling our sales in a single year, following an already strong 2024, demonstrates both the strength of the brands we represent and the confidence our retail partners have placed in Time & More,” Harris said.
Adding: “The sub-£500 category remains an incredibly important part of the UK watch market. Consumers are still looking for beautifully designed, well-made watches with genuine brand stories, but value and accessibility are increasingly important considerations.
“For retailers, that creates a significant opportunity. Our focus is not simply on distributing brands; it is on working closely with our partners to build them for the long term and create collections that earn their place at retail.”
Alongside its record financial performance, Time & More has further strengthened its relationship with The JDM Swiss Group, signing extended and new exclusive UK distribution agreements covering Roamer of Switzerland, Jacques du Manoir, JDM+ and G-STAR.
The agreement builds upon a partnership that began in 2020 and Time & More believes the expanded portfolio gives the business an increasingly diverse proposition for UK retailers.
Harris continued: “Our partnership with the wonderful team at The JDM Swiss Group is an incredibly important one for Time & More UK. Working closely together on strong Swiss-made brands including Roamer of Switzerland and Jacques du Manoir, and now launching the new G-STAR watch and jewellery collection, allows us to offer very different propositions across multiple areas of UK retail.
Seeing these brands develop over the past six years has been incredibly exciting. With the strength of the forthcoming collections, we believe there is considerable opportunity to take the next stage of growth into an even broader UK retail network.”
As it looks to deliver on that 50% growth forecast for this financial year, Harris concluded in stating than in order to do so, Time & More is excited to not only develop existing partnerships with brands and retailers alike but is keen to open new opportunities too.
