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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

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James Porter & Son is a fifth generation independent family run diamond specialist and watch retailer, located inside Glasgow's famous Argyll Arcade.
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We stock a wide range of the highest quality diamond rings, jewellery and luxury watch brands. James Porter & Son Jewellers is an independent family run business inside Glasgow's famous Argyll Arcade. Established in 1858, James Porter & Son was recently named one of the 25 oldest family businesses in Scotland and is now in its fifth generation with Managing Director Simon Porter overseeing the business. The shop has remained in its current location for 133 years since being purchased by founder James Porter in 1887. Here at J P & Son we stock a beautiful range of diamond rings to suit every budget - as well as incredible gold, diamond and coloured stone jewellery to suit every occasion. We are also an official authorised dealer for luxury watch brands: Credor, Czapek, Grand Seiko, Nomos, Oris, Seiko, Doxa, Sinn, Hamilton, anOrdain, Accutron, Frederique Constant, Junghans, Mühle, Meistersinger plus many more.

01/11/2026

With Ian joining the team, we're looking forward to bringing even more watch knowledge, opinions and recommendations to our content.

We asked him which of the brands available at James Porter & Son he's particularly excited to work with and why.

We're lucky to have such a varied collection of established names and independent watchmakers in the boutique, and it's always interesting hearing which brands catch the attention of fellow enthusiasts.

Which brands in our collection would you like to see more of?

31/10/2026

A fitting watch discussion for Halloween! 💀

Declan takes a closer look at skeleton watches, exploring a style that puts the intricate mechanics of watchmaking on display.

With parts of the dial opened up to reveal the movement beneath, there's plenty to admire about these designs.

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Do you love being able to see the movement at work, or do you prefer a traditional dial?

Happy Halloween from the team at James Porter & Son! 🎃

30/10/2026

We're loving the new NOMOS Tangente neomatik 38 Update in Forest Green!

The Tangente has long been a favourite for its clean, understated design, and this latest version introduces a beautiful green dial.

It also features NOMOS's distinctive ring-date display, with two red markers indicating the date around the edge of the dial, powered by the brand's in-house automatic movement.

We think the green works brilliantly with the Tangente's design. What do you think?

29/10/2026

Our colleague Stuart enjoying the stunning Formex Swiss Made Watches Essence 41 Malachite — the first natural stone dial to the Essence 41 collection.

Housed underneath the vivid green dial is the COSC-certified Swiss Made Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement with 65-hour power reserve.

Shop the Essence 41 Malachite, plus many more Formex watches online and in-store now at James Porter & Son.

28/10/2026

We asked Declan to pick his favourite watch under £1,000 right now, and he's gone for the new Seiko Presage Crushed Ice Emerald Mist.

He's particularly taken with the textured dial and the slightly smaller case size, making this one a real favourite from Seiko's latest releases.

Now we'd love to hear from you. What's the best watch you could buy for under £1,000 right now?

Shop now: https://www.james-porter.co.uk/seiko-presage-cocktail-time-crushed-ice-emerald-mist-hcb001j1.html

27/10/2026

There's a lot to discover when you first get into watches, and your tastes can change quite a bit along the way!

David and Declan share what they wish they'd known when they first started collecting, including the importance of enjoying the journey, trying different things and figuring out what you genuinely love.

What have you learned from collecting watches, and what advice would you pass on to someone just getting started?

27/10/2026

Exceptional precision. Distinctive Japanese craftsmanship.

Introducing The CITIZEN Limited Edition AQ4100-65X at James Porter & Son.

Its deep red dial reveals the delicate texture of ultra-thin Tosa Tengujoshi paper, finished with The CITIZEN’s eagle mark — a symbol of foresight and dedication to ideals.

A refined 38.3mm Super Titanium™ case and matching bracelet frame the dial, while the light-powered Eco-Drive Calibre A060 delivers remarkable accuracy of ±5 seconds per year, alongside a perpetual calendar.

Sapphire crystal and 100 metres of water resistance complete a watch designed to be appreciated every day.

£2,795 | Link in bio 🔗

26/10/2026

Introducing the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Where military heritage meets the world of tactical gaming.

Inspired by Hamilton’s historic British-issued military watches, this special edition combines a stealth-inspired 38mm black PVD case with a textured black dial, signature yellow accents and subtle Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 detailing.

Powered by Hamilton’s hand-wound H-50 movement with an impressive 80-hour power reserve, the watch is finished with a khaki green textile strap, an exclusive engraved caseback and a durable leather travel case.

Available for a limited time only.

£670 | Pre-order now at James Porter & Son

Link in bio 🔗

25/10/2026

We're delighted to introduce the newest member of the James Porter & Son team, Ian!

While he's new to us, he's certainly no stranger to the watch world, and some of you might already recognise him.

We're really pleased to have him on board and can't wait for you all to get to know him better. Stay tuned for more from Ian!

24/10/2026

There's always plenty of excitement in the boutique when we have new watches on the way!

We asked the team which upcoming release they're most looking forward to, and the Formex AirField Automatic was one they're particularly excited about.

We love getting the chance to see new releases in person, explore the details and get a feel for how they wear on the wrist. With a 40mm titanium case, four dial options and a 65-hour power reserve, there's plenty to look forward to with this one.

Preorder now at https://www.james-porter.co.uk/watches/formex/field

Address

38-39 Argyll Arcade
Glasgow
G28BA

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Website

http://www.james-porter.co.uk/

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