LBS Wins External Supplier of the Year at the 2026 UK Watch Awards
We're absolutely delighted to announce that LBS has been named External Supplier of the Year at the 2026 UK Watch Awards!
Organised by Watch Insider, the awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 20 October at the magnificent Goldsmiths' Hall in London. Bringing together leading watch brands, retailers, suppliers and industry professionals, the evening celebrated the very best of the UK watch industry.
And what a fantastic evening it was for LBS!
Recognition from the Watch Trade
The External Supplier of the Year award recognises the businesses working behind the scenes to keep the UK watch and jewellery trade running smoothly, supplying retailers and workshops with the products, services and support they need every day.
What makes this award particularly special is that it was voted for by members of the UK watch and jewellery trade itself. Knowing that our customers and colleagues across the industry took the time to support us makes this recognition especially meaningful.
As a family-run business that has been supplying the trade for over 30 years, receiving this recognition from the very people we work with every day means an enormous amount to us.
At LBS, we've always believed that being a great supplier is about much more than simply providing products. It's about building lasting relationships, understanding our customers' needs and helping them deliver the best possible service to their own customers.
We know how much our customers rely on having the right products available when they need them, backed by reliable service and a team that's always happy to help. That's what we work hard to deliver every day, and we're constantly looking for ways to do things even better.
A Team Achievement
Of course, none of this would be possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of the entire LBS team.
From our sales and customer service colleagues to our warehouse and operations teams, everyone plays an important part in delivering the products and service our customers have come to expect.
Reflecting on the award, Sam Rose, Managing Director of LBS, said:
"Absolutely delighted to have won this award, especially amongst so many fantastic businesses that do so much for our industry!
A massive thank you to the whole LBS team for all their hard work. This award really is down to them!"
The awards evening was also a wonderful opportunity to catch up with customers, colleagues and familiar faces from across the industry, making the occasion even more memorable.
Supporting Independent Retailers
As well as celebrating our own success, LBS was proud to sponsor the Independent Retailer of the Year (£1,000–£4,000) category, recognising the outstanding contribution independent jewellers make to the UK watch and jewellery industry.
We were delighted to see James Porter & Son take home the award and would like to congratulate the entire team at Porters on their achievement!
Thank You!
To everyone who voted for us, thank you! Your support and confidence in LBS mean the world to us, and we'll continue working hard to provide the products and service you can rely on.
We'd also like to congratulate all the other winners and finalists, and thank the team at Watch Insider for organising such a memorable evening.
Thank you for being part of our success. We look forward to continuing to work with you for many years to come!
