James Porter & Son

Specialties

We have a vast selection of jewellery and diamond engagement rings at extremely competitive prices.

We also have a large selection of designer watches including big brand names such as; Emporio Armani, Skagen, Seiko, Citizen, Juicy Couture, DKNY, Casio, Rotary, Mondaine, Michael Kors, Victorinox, Michel Herbelin and Dreyfuss & Co.

We are an official Pandora stockist and have a large selection in store to choose from.

History

Established in 1858.

James Porter, having served his apprenticeship with a firm of clock and watch makers called Breckenridge in Kilmarnock moved to Glasgow in 1858 at the age of 21 and started his own business as watch maker to the trade.

In May 1887 he opened another shop at 25 Argyll Arcade and in1897 his son joined him and the name changed to James Porter & Son in 1905.

In 1920 number 26 Argyll Arcade was purchased and the shop extended. in 1928 the shop on the other side number 24 was purchased and there again extended into the size it is today.

In 1963 premises at ¹²⁄₁₄ Argyll Arcade were acquired and by this time the firm was specialising in diamond rings and had given up the traditional silver plated wear for rings, jewellery and watches.

Today the business is in it’s fifth generation and is very proud to be still trading out of the same premises for over 120 years.

James Porter & Son still specialises in engagement rings, wedding rings, jewellery and watches and has a vast selection.