INSIGHT-RADAR: Industry News
The latest news from the watch, jewelry, and luxury industries. This time: Jacques Bianchi Marseille teams up with Olympique de Marseille for the JB200 diver’s watch. Bron adds two gold tones to its Joyful Clouds capsule collection, and eBay is expanding its authenticity verification services in Europe.
Jacques Bianchi Marseille and Olympique de Marseille are developing a joint JB200
Jacques Bianchi Marseille and Olympique de Marseille are unveiling their first collaborative watch. The watch is based on the 42-millimeter JB200 diver’s watch, whose blue bezel has been scaled to 45 minutes for this collaboration. The section up to 60 minutes is used to track stoppage time. The OM logo appears on the deep-blue dial, which is built up from 20 layers of enamel, while the second hand’s counterweight is shaped like a soccer ball.
Jacques Bianchi, OM © Guillaume Ruoppolo
Inside, the automatic Soprod P024 movement operates without a date display. For the first time, Jacques Bianchi Marseille has had one of its models certified as a chronometer by the COSC. The stainless steel case is water-resistant to 200 meters; the watch comes with an FKM strap as well as a blue elastic textile strap with a white center stripe. The limited edition, with a quantity not yet specified, costs 995 euros, including French VAT. Pre-orders will be accepted for three weeks starting September 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with the first shipments scheduled to begin in December. Further information is available on the official OM page of Jacques Bianchi Marseille. You can also read more about the revived brand in our article “Chronopolis 2026: Watch Revival.”
Bron introduces Joyful Clouds in white and yellow gold
Bron initially launched the “Joyful Clouds” capsule collection, unveiled in April 2026, in the rose gold that is characteristic of the Dutch brand. Now, the cloud motifs are also available in white and yellow gold. In doing so, Bron is not adapting the collection to new designs, but is expanding its color palette and the possibilities for mixing and matching within the collection.
Crafted from 18-karat gold, the pieces feature stylized clouds and, depending on the design, are set with white diamonds. The line includes rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, and bracelets. For more information, visit Bron’s official collection page.
eBay is expanding its authenticity verification program to France and Italy
In August 2026, eBay will expand its authenticity verification program from Germany to France and Italy. This will increase the cross-border selection of certified pre-loved items available to buyers in Germany. According to the company, such products can now be purchased in 23 European countries.
The free service applies, among other items, to select clothing, shoes, and accessories; designer handbags; and sneakers priced at 200 euros or more; for luxury watches, the threshold is 1,500 euros. The service verifies the authenticity of the items and ensures that their condition matches the product description. Verified products receive a seal or an authenticity card with a QR code. According to eBay, the company has already authenticated more than 15 million items worldwide. Our previous article on eBay’s authenticity verification process explains how the verification process for jewelry and watches was set up in Germany. eBay explains the latest expansion in its official press section.
