TIME MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

What TIME MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD does

Time Management Services Ltd, operating commercially as TMS Group, is a Switzerland-headquartered fashion brand licensing company founded in 2009 by CEO Marco Sieber. The company acquires exclusive licensing rights from premium fashion brands and operates the full value chain — design, production, marketing, and global distribution — for watches, jewelry, handbags, and travel accessories. Its portfolio comprises nine licensed brands (DKNY, Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli, Esprit, Off-White, Scotch & Soda, Tonino Lamborghini, and the co-branded Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller line) plus two owned brands (DICI Milano and Larsson & Jennings). Revenue is generated through licensing royalties and the design-to-distribution of physical goods, sold B2B through a network spanning traditional watch and jewelry retailers, department stores, key accounts, store chains, travel retail and duty-free operators, and digital native brands.

The company operates through six regional hubs located in Switzerland (Cortaillod), Italy (Milan), Germany (Frankfurt am Main), Hong Kong, Dubai (DAFZ), and the United States, collectively reaching over 80 countries across EMEA, LATAM, North America, and APAC. Distribution is selectively curated to match each brand's positioning, with controlled visual merchandising standards. Recent commercial activity includes a renewed Just Cavalli licensing agreement (July 2024), a global DKNY watches partnership with G-III Apparel Group (2024-2025), and a global Off-White watches license with Bluestar Alliance (2025) with first products scheduled for 2026, alongside a Scotch & Soda handbags launch in 2026 and an expanding handbags and travel accessories category. The core technology stack is conventional web commerce infrastructure (Stripe for payments, Google Analytics for site analytics, Facebook social plugins) rather than proprietary technology.

The business is privately held, founder-controlled, and operated without disclosed institutional investors, parent companies, or public listing. Senior leadership is drawn from established fashion and luxury groups including EganaGoldpfeil, LVMH, Chanel, Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Van Cleef & Arpels, Gucci, and Longines. Legal structure includes the Dubai-anchored Time Management Services Middle East FZE in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, with the broader group headquartered in Cortaillod, Switzerland.

Name

TIME MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

Legal name

Time Management Services Middle East FZE

Website

https://group-tms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TMS Group (Time Management Services Ltd) is a Switzerland-based fashion brand licensing company that designs, manufactures, and distributes watches, jewelry, handbags, and travel accessories for licensed premium brands including DKNY, Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli, Esprit, Off-White, Scotch & Soda, and Tonino Lamborghini, reaching 80+ countries through six regional hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Brand Licensing

SIC

Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Promotion Management (TPM) & Optimization Services (CRAOAOAC)

Keywords

• Fashion brand licensing
• Watch distribution
• Licensed accessories
• Fashion lifestyle products
• Brand portfolio management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kwun Tong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Brand Licensing Royalties: TMS Group acquires licensing rights from fashion brands and generates revenue through the design, manufacturing, and distribution of licensed products including watches, jewelry, handbags, and travel accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Time Management Services Ltd (TMS Group) is a fashion brand licensing company that acquires licensing rights from premium fashion brands and manages the design, production, and global distribution of watches, jewelry, handbags, leather goods, and travel accessories. The company operates a portfolio of licensed brands (DKNY, Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli, Esprit, Off-White, Scotch & Soda, Tonino Lamborghini) and owned brands (DICI Milano, Larsson & Jennings), reaching over 80 countries through 6 regional hubs. TMS controls the complete value chain from design through production to global distribution and marketing activation.

Product overview

TMS Group is a fashion brand licensing company that owns, develops, and manages exclusive license agreements for premium fashion and lifestyle brands in watches, jewelry, handbags, and travel accessories. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio consisting of owned brands (DICI Milano) and licensed brands (DKNY, Esprit, Just Cavalli, Off-White, Roberto Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller, Scotch & Soda, Tonino Lamborghini). TMS Group controls the complete value chain from design through production to global distribution across 80+ countries, positioning itself as a fashion lifestyle accessories licensing expert.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DICI Milano: Italian fashion-lifestyle brand creating distinctive accessories including watches, jewelry, and handbags, uniting Milanese sophistication and Arabian soul.
• Larsson & Jennings

Products and services

• DICI Milano Emerging Italian fashion-lifestyle brand creating distinctive accessories that unite Milanese sophistication and Arabian soul, featuring bold watches, refined jewelry, and statement handbags. This is an owned brand developed by TMS Group.
• DKNY Watches New York-inspired watch collection blending DKNY's signature aesthetic with TMS Group's watchmaking expertise, offering design diversity from sharp minimalism to jewelry-inspired sparkle at accessible price points. Licensed brand product available through global distribution.
• Esprit Watches & Jewels Fashion brand watches and jewelry collection blending Californian ease with trend-led design, vibrant colors, and creative packaging for accessible style and memorable gifting moments. Licensed brand product distributed globally.
• Just Cavalli Watches & Jewels Italian creativity and bold designs channeling wild spirit into distinctive watches and jewelry featuring iconic snake motifs and animalier designs, expressing fearless style and individuality. Licensed brand product distributed globally.
• Off-White Watches Conceptual, deconstructed watch designs fusing Off-White's disruptive design ethos with TMS Group's expertise in watchmaking and product development, debuting 2026. Licensed brand product for global distribution.
• Roberto Cavalli Watches Italian luxury watches crafted since 1970, featuring creative and artisan craftsmanship rooted in Florentine heritage. Licensed brand product designed, manufactured, and distributed globally by TMS Group.
• Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller Exclusive high-end Swiss handmade watches collaboration between Roberto Cavalli and Franck Muller, combining Italian fashion creativity with Swiss watchmaking precision. Licensed brand cobranding product distributed globally.
• Scotch & Soda Handbags Handbags collection celebrating Amsterdam's free spirit, crafting optimistic, authentic designs that champion individuality and self-expression. Licensed brand product launching globally in 2026.
• Tonino Lamborghini Travel Collection Premium luggage, backpacks, and duffle bags embodying Italian craftsmanship, uncompromising durability, and the legacy of luxury and adventure associated with the Tonino Lamborghini brand. Licensed brand product distributed globally.
• Larsson & Jennings Owned brand in the TMS Group portfolio, part of the company's developed brand holdings alongside DICI Milano.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bluestar AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-term global partnership for Off-White watches. TMS Group will design, manufacture, and distribute Off-White watches worldwide. The first collection is scheduled to launch in early 2026. The partnership aligns on category development, global market initiatives, and distribution strategies, fusing Off-White's conceptual, deconstructed design ethos with TMS Group's watchmaking expertise.
• G-III Apparel GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-term global partnership for DKNY watches. TMS Group will design, manufacture, and distribute DKNY watches worldwide. The new range blends DKNY's iconic lifestyle aesthetic inspired by NYC mindset with TMS Group's watchmaking and design expertise.
• Roberto CavallicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024International licensing agreement for Just Cavalli watches and jewelry, renewed in July 2024. The original partnership began in 2017. TMS continues to design, manufacture, and distribute Just Cavalli timepieces and jewelry collections globally.
• Franck Muller GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Since 2012, Roberto Cavalli and Franck Muller collaborate to craft exclusive high-end Swiss handmade watches. TMS Group holds license agreements for Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller Timepieces through this partnership, combining Roberto Cavalli's creative Italian fashion DNA with Franck Muller's Swiss watchmaking expertise.
• EganaGoldpfeilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMS leadership team (CEO Marco Sieber and COO Ivy Leung) have prior experience at EganaGoldpfeil, a pioneering global licensing group in fashion watches and jewelry. This experience informed TMS Group's approach to brand licensing.
• On TimeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive retail activation partner for DICI Milano's 10th anniversary celebrations in Kuwait and KSA, providing special in-store visual merchandising, online advertising, and influencer campaign support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fossil Group: Fossil Group designs, markets, and distributes fashion accessories including watches, jewelry, and leather goods under licensed and owned brands globally. TMS Group operates a directly comparable fashion brand licensing model with multi-brand portfolios of watches, jewelry, and accessories distributed through wholesale.
• Movado Group: Movado Group designs, sources, markets, and distributes watches under owned and licensed brands, with extensive global wholesale distribution. TMS Group's vertically integrated licensing model for fashion watches and accessories is directly comparable in structure and customer base.
• Timex Group: Timex Group is a global watch and jewelry company that designs, manufactures, and distributes timepieces under licensed and owned brands worldwide. TMS Group's model of licensing fashion brand names for watches and accessories is directly comparable in scope and approach.
• Guess? Inc. Guess? operates lifestyle fashion brands and licenses its name for watches, jewelry, handbags, and accessories distributed globally. TMS Group's licensing-driven approach to extending fashion brands into accessories categories is closely comparable in operating model and channels.

Emerging players

• Titan Company: Titan Company is India's largest watch manufacturer and retailer, operating licensed and own brands across watches, jewelry, and accessories. Comparable as an emerging player extending into fashion watches and accessories via licensing, with comparable category breadth.
• Daniel Wellington: Daniel Wellington is a Swedish fashion watch and accessories brand distributed globally through wholesale and digital channels. Comparable as an emerging player in fashion watch distribution with similar premium-accessible brand positioning to TMS's portfolio and global distribution philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• Swatch Group: Swatch Group is the world's largest watch conglomerate with extensive licensing activities through subsidiaries (Longines, Tissot, and others). Comparable as a broad incumbent in fashion watch licensing and brand portfolio management at significantly larger scale than TMS.
• Coty Inc. Coty is a global beauty and lifestyle licensing company managing major fashion and celebrity fragrance and beauty brand licenses. Comparable thematically as a broad incumbent in fashion brand licensing across adjacent consumer categories with a similar licensee-of-IP operating model.
• EssilorLuxottica: EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in eyewear licensing and distribution, managing premium fashion brand licenses (Ray-Ban, Oakley, Chanel, etc.) worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in fashion brand licensing for accessories with significantly greater scale and broader category reach than TMS.
• CITIZEN Watch Group: CITIZEN is a major Japanese watch manufacturer with global distribution and licensing activities across multiple fashion and lifestyle brands. Comparable as a broader incumbent in fashion watch licensing and distribution with deeper capital and a broader portfolio than TMS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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