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– WatchPro UK Awards will celebrate British watch industry excellence.
– UK Protection Ltd is the event’s headline sponsor.
– Awards recognize growth, innovation, and service in watches.
– Winners determined by industry executives’ voting process.
– Sponsorship provides access to senior decision-makers in luxury.
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The upcoming WatchPro UK Awards will take place at One Marylebone, showcasing the achievements and innovations within the British watch industry. This prestigious event brings together prominent retailers, brands, and executives for an evening dedicated to recognising excellence in the sector.
WatchPro has announced that UK Protection Ltd, a specialist in private security services, will be the headline sponsor for the awards. Known for their expertise in high-end manned guarding, luxury retail security, and close protection for VIPs, UK Protection is committed to safeguarding high-value assets, including luxury jewellery and high-profile corporate clients, with a team often comprised of former military and police personnel.
Andy Fairbanks, Group CEO of UK Protection Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are genuinely honoured to be headline sponsor of the WatchPro Awards – an event that celebrates the passion, professionalism, and exceptional standards that define the very best of Britain’s watch industry.” He added, “At UK Protection Ltd, we work every day to protect what matters most to luxury retailers and their clients: not just the extraordinary timepieces they house, but the reputation, trust, and experience that surround them.”
The WatchPro UK Awards serves as a highlight in the calendar for the watch industry, honouring those who contribute to growth, innovation, and service excellence. Uniquely, the winners are determined through a peer voting system, where retail executives select brands and brand executives choose retailers, ensuring genuine recognition and credibility within the industry.
The 2026 awards will cover various categories, including retail performance, brand development, marketing strategies, client engagement, and leadership. Further information regarding entry deadlines will be released soon, and table reservations can be made through the WatchPro website.
Sponsorship opportunities for the event allow partners to connect with a focused audience of senior leaders in the UK watch sector, particularly as service quality and client experience become increasingly important in the luxury landscape.
Those interested in sponsoring the event can reach out via email to Andrew.Wingrove@itp.com and Richelle.Rimmer@itp.com.
