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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Timepieces |
| Founded | United Kingdom, 2002 |
| Founder | Stuart Hennell Lloyd Amsdon |
| Headquarters | , UK |
| Services | Resale |
| Revenue | £68 million, GBP (2016) [1] |
Number of employees | 200+ |
| Parent | Richemont |
| Website | www |
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