Watches of Switzerland Company Limited

Reference number: 308710

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When watches-of-switzerland.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0116 232 2000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode LE3 1TT
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Other names (25)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Goldsmiths Trading name
  • Hallmark Claims Services Trading name
  • Mappin & Webb Trading name
  • Northern Goldsmiths Trading name
  • Reid & Sons Trading name
  • Watches of Switzerland Trading name
  • Aurum Group Limited Former name
  • Goldsmiths Plc Former name
  • Alfred Chillcott & Co Former trading name
  • Amor Boutique Former trading name
  • boutique.GOLDSMITHS Former trading name
  • Breitling Former trading name
  • F K Perkin Former trading name
  • FOPE Boutique Former trading name
  • Goldsmiths Outlet Former trading name
  • Jaeger-LeCoultre Former trading name
  • Omega Former trading name
  • Rolex Former trading name
  • Tag Heuer Former trading name
  • The Watch Hut Former trading name
  • The Watch Lab Former trading name
  • Tudor Boutique Former trading name
  • Walker & Hall Former trading name
  • Watch Shop Former trading name
  • W F Goldstraw Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
00146087
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 February 1917 (109 years old)
Registered office
Aurum House 2 Elland Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1TT
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)
  • Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (SIC 47910)
  • Repair of watches, clocks and jewellery (SIC 95250)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Hugh Brian Duffy Director Jul 1954 12 Feb 2014 20 other companies
Craig Bolton Director Jan 1972 9 Mar 2020 4 other companies
Lars Anders Ragnar Romberg Director Jun 1963 12 May 2023 16 other companies
Laura Battley Secretary Not published 15 Mar 2021 –

Other companies run by these 3 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
26
closed down
6
run together
12

In the full report: all 26 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 12 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 27 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Watches of Switzerland Company’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (96)

2018

3 September 2018

  • Changed its registered name from "Aurum Group Limited"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Aurum Acquisitions Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2008

14 April 2008

  • Changed its registered name from "Goldsmiths Plc"

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1917

20 February 1917

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 96 events

  • All 96 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 46
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  • 26 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 96 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Watches of Switzerland Company Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Watches of Switzerland Company Limited (FRN 308710) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Watches of Switzerland Company’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0116 232 2000 and the website watches-of-switzerland.co.uk for Watches of Switzerland Company. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Watches of Switzerland Company a scam or clone?
Watches of Switzerland Company is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Watches of Switzerland Company?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Watches of Switzerland Company to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Watches of Switzerland Company?
Watches of Switzerland Company is owned by Aurum Acquisitions Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Watches of Switzerland Company?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Watches of Switzerland Company: Hugh Brian Duffy, Craig Bolton and Lars Anders Ragnar Romberg.
How long has Watches of Switzerland Company been in business?
The company was formed on 20 February 1917, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Watches of Switzerland Company use any other names?
It trades as Goldsmiths, Hallmark Claims Services, Mappin & Webb, Northern Goldsmiths and Reid & Sons, and 1 more names. It has previously used 19 other names, including Aurum Group Limited, Goldsmiths Plc and Alfred Chillcott & Co.

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