WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 11838443. It was incorporated on 20 February 2019, initially as Jewel UK Newco Limited before adopting its current name on 30 May 2019, and its registered office is at Aurum House, 2 Elland Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1TT. According to Companies House, the company’s status on the register is currently active.
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is an international retailer of luxury watches and fine jewellery. Its registered business activities, recorded under UK Standard Industrial Classification codes, cover the retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores, retail sale via mail order and the internet, and the repair of watches, clocks and jewellery. Trading through showroom formats including Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, and, in the United States, Mayors and Betteridge, the group sells watches from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet alongside its own and third-party jewellery ranges, including Roberto Coin boutique concessions. It operates showrooms, e-commerce channels and wholesale relationships across the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States.
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc’s ordinary shares are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WOSG (ISIN GB00BJDQQ870), and the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
For the 53 weeks ended 3 May 2026 (FY26), the group reported consolidated revenue of £1,827.9 million, up 11% on a reported basis and 13% at constant currency, with US revenue of £927 million, up 18%. Consolidated adjusted EBIT rose 3% to £155 million and statutory profit before tax increased 76% to £133 million, according to the company’s FY26 results announcement dated 14 July 2026. These figures relate to the consolidated group rather than this legal entity alone.
During FY26 the group completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Deutsch & Deutsch, comprising four Rolex agencies in Texas, on 22 January 2026, and closed 26 showrooms, including 21 non-core UK locations announced in March 2026, while opening new US showrooms in Minneapolis, Las Vegas and Miami and completing a £25 million share buyback programme. The group’s showroom count stood at 191 at the FY26 year end.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of Watches of Switzerland Group Plc
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is a UK public limited company whose ordinary shares have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange since May 2019. As a listed company it has been exempt, since 18 November 2019, from Companies House’s requirement to maintain a register of persons with significant control (PSC), because its shares carry voting rights admitted to trading on a UK regulated market. Before listing, Companies House recorded Jewel UK Topco Limited as holding 75% or more of the company’s shares and voting rights; that entry ceased on 17 May 2019 as the group prepared for its Initial Public Offering.
As a listed plc, ownership is instead disclosed through major shareholding notifications filed under the UK’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR5), which capture holdings above a 3-5% threshold rather than the full shareholder register. The most recent such notification identified is a TR-1 filed by BlackRock, Inc., reporting that on 16 June 2026 its combined holding of voting rights on shares (4.31%) and financial instruments (0.69%) fell below the 5% notification threshold, having previously stood at 5.00% in total; the notification was dated 18 June 2026. Third-party market-data providers report several other institutional investors, including Capital Research and Management Company and Vanguard-managed funds, holding stakes in the region of 5%, but these could not be independently confirmed against individual regulatory notifications in this review and are therefore not restated as precise figures here.
Data availability
Disclosure for Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is classified as major shareholders only: DTR5 notifications capture significant movements above the relevant thresholds rather than a complete shareholder register, and Companies House holds no PSC data for the company while its listed-company exemption applies. No verified Ultimate Beneficial Owner has been identified; as a widely held listed company with no individual confirmed above the reporting threshold in the notifications reviewed, no UBO determination can be made from the available filings.
Sources
- Companies House — Persons with significant control, Watches of Switzerland Group Plc (11838443) — retrieved 11 September 2026 — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11838443/persons-with-significant-control
- Investegate (RNS) — Holding(s) in Company, BlackRock Inc. TR-1 notification — dated 18 June 2026 — https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/watches-of-switzerland-group–wosg/holding-s-in-company/9627575
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 43.3% | Companies House | |
| VANGUARD Intl Eqy. INDEX Fd.S-Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap | 2.7% | Companies House | |
| Nbc Securities, Inc. | 0% | Companies House |
Officers
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Directors and officers of Watches of Switzerland Group Plc
Companies House records eight active officers for Watches of Switzerland Group Plc and seven former officers. The current board comprises seven directors — Teresa Colaianni, Hugh Brian Duffy and Rosamond Mary Monckton, all appointed 7 May 2019; Ian Russell Carter, appointed 1 November 2020; Chabi Nouri, appointed 3 May 2022; Lars Anders Ragnar Romberg, reappointed 12 May 2023 after an earlier term from February 2019 to January 2022; and Paul Russell Edgecliffe-Johnson, appointed 19 February 2026 — together with company secretary Laura Battley, appointed 15 March 2021. All current appointments are recorded as active, meaning Companies House has not recorded an end date for them; this does not by itself confirm ongoing day-to-day involvement in the business. Information is drawn from the Companies House officer register as retrieved on 11 September 2026.
Recent officer changes
- Paul Russell Edgecliffe-Johnson was appointed director on 19 February 2026 (Companies House filing).
- Robert James Moorhead resigned as director on 19 November 2025 (Companies House filing).
- William James Spencer Floydd resigned as director on 12 May 2023, the same date on which Lars Anders Ragnar Romberg was reappointed to the board (Companies House filing).
Data availability
Companies House publishes directors’ full names, appointment and resignation dates, nationality, occupation and country of residence for UK-registered companies, so this record is treated as Full. Nationality is officially disclosed for all current directors except company secretary Laura Battley, for whom Companies House does not require a nationality field; where shown, nationality (for example British, Swiss, Swedish or American) is taken directly from the register and is not inferred from any director’s name, address or country of residence. Correspondence addresses on file are the company’s registered office and are not residential addresses.
Sources
- Companies House — Officers, Watches of Switzerland Group Plc (11838443) — retrieved 11 September 2026 — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11838443/officers
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of Watches of Switzerland Group Plc
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is the ultimate parent of its own corporate group; Companies House records no current parent or controlling entity above it, and the company has been exempt from PSC disclosure since 18 November 2019 because its shares are admitted to trading on a UK regulated market. Before its 2019 listing, Companies House recorded Jewel UK Topco Limited as holding 75% or more of its shares; that relationship ceased on 17 May 2019. Companies House PSC filings independently confirm a five-tier chain of wholly controlled UK subsidiaries beneath Watches of Switzerland Group Plc, running through to the group’s principal UK trading entity, Goldsmiths Limited. The wider group also includes subsidiaries reported in the United States, Denmark and Germany supporting overseas retail operations; these were not individually re-verified against their home registries in this review.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel UK Midco Limited | GB | 08306312 | Direct subsidiary | 75% or more of shares/voting rights | Active | PSC notified 24 May 2019 |
| Jewel UK Bidco Limited | GB | 08306313 | Indirect subsidiary (via Jewel UK Midco Limited) | 75% or more of shares/voting rights | Active | PSC notified 6 April 2016 |
| Watches of Switzerland Operations Limited | GB | 05074694 | Indirect subsidiary (via Jewel UK Bidco Limited) | 75% or more of shares/voting rights | Active | PSC notified 6 April 2016 |
| Aurum Acquisitions Limited | GB | 05074721 | Indirect subsidiary (via Watches of Switzerland Operations Limited) | 75% or more of shares/voting rights | Active | PSC notified 6 April 2016 |
| Goldsmiths Limited | GB | 03729804 | Indirect subsidiary (via Aurum Acquisitions Limited) | 75% or more of shares/voting rights | Active | PSC notified 6 April 2016 |
Recent structural changes
- Acquisition of a majority stake in Deutsch & Deutsch, comprising four Rolex agencies in Texas, completed 22 January 2026 (FY26 results announcement, 14 July 2026).
Data availability
The parent side of the structure is classified as Full: Companies House confirms no current parent and the historical pre-listing parent’s ceased date. The UK subsidiary chain is classified as Full to five tiers, each independently confirmed via Companies House PSC filings. Overseas subsidiaries (United States, Denmark, Germany) are classified as Partial, drawn from the group’s own reporting and not independently re-verified against their home-country registries in this review.
Sources
- Companies House — Persons with significant control, Watches of Switzerland Group Plc (11838443) — retrieved 11 September 2026 — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11838443/persons-with-significant-control
- Companies House — Persons with significant control, Jewel UK Midco Limited (08306312) — retrieved 11 September 2026
- Companies House — Persons with significant control, Watches of Switzerland Operations Limited (05074694) — retrieved 11 September 2026
- Companies House — Persons with significant control, Aurum Acquisitions Limited (05074721) — retrieved 11 September 2026
- Companies House — Persons with significant control, Goldsmiths Limited (03729804) — retrieved 11 September 2026
- Investegate (RNS) — FY26 Results, Watches of Switzerland Group Plc — dated 14 July 2026 — https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/watches-of-switzerland-group–wosg/fy26-results/9666649
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC
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What does WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC do?
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is a UK-registered international retailer of luxury watches and fine jewellery, trading through showroom brands including Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, and, in the United States, Mayors and Betteridge. It sells watches from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, alongside jewellery ranges including Roberto Coin boutique concessions, through showrooms, e-commerce and wholesale channels across the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States.
Who owns WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC?
As a listed plc, Watches of Switzerland Group Plc discloses ownership only through major shareholding notifications filed under the UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, not a full shareholder register. The most recent notification on record is from BlackRock, Inc., which reported on 18 June 2026 that its combined holding had fallen below the 5% notification threshold as of 16 June 2026, having previously stood at 5.00%. No complete public register of shareholders is available for this company.
Who is WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
No verified Ultimate Beneficial Owner is identified for Watches of Switzerland Group Plc. The company has been exempt from Companies House's PSC reporting requirement since 18 November 2019 because its voting shares are admitted to trading on a UK regulated market, and no individual has been confirmed as holding a reportable interest above the relevant threshold in the major shareholding notifications reviewed.
What is WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC's company registration number?
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC's registration number is 11838443, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC still an active company?
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC incorporated?
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC was incorporated on 20 February 2019, according to Companies House.
What is WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC is Braunstone, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC registered as?
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC's revenue?
For the 53 weeks ended 3 May 2026 (FY26), Watches of Switzerland Group Plc reported consolidated group revenue of £1,827.9 million, up 11% on a reported basis and 13% at constant currency, with US revenue of £927 million, up 18%. This was announced on 14 July 2026 and relates to the consolidated group rather than this legal entity in isolation.
Is WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC listed on a stock exchange?
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc's ordinary shares are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WOSG, ISIN GB00BJDQQ870, and the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
Who are the officers/directors of WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC?
Companies House records eight active officers for Watches of Switzerland Group Plc, comprising seven directors and one company secretary, plus seven former officers. The current board includes Teresa Colaianni, Hugh Duffy and Rosamond Monckton, all since May 2019; Ian Carter, since 2020; Chabi Nouri, since 2022; Lars Romberg, reappointed May 2023 after also serving 2019-2022; and Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson, appointed 19 February 2026, with Laura Battley as company secretary since March 2021.
Does WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is the ultimate parent of its own corporate group and has no parent company on record; Companies House PSC filings independently confirm a five-tier chain of wholly controlled UK subsidiaries beneath it, running from Jewel UK Midco Limited through Jewel UK Bidco Limited, Watches of Switzerland Operations Limited and Aurum Acquisitions Limited to Goldsmiths Limited. The wider group also includes subsidiaries reported in the United States, Denmark and Germany supporting its overseas retail operations.
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