James Porter & Son

Baselworld is the highlight of the year for many watch manufacturers. This week-long trade fair is a prime location for watch makers and jewellers to showcase their new lines and outstanding craftsmanship. I think it is fair to say that some of the luxury brands that showcased this year fell a little short of being interesting. With different colour combinations...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so why not think about a piece of jewellery to show your loved one just how much you care.

Maple Leaf  Diamonds are a brand of ethically sourced Canadian diamonds which we are very proud to stock. Each item is mined and set in house, guaranteeing you are buying the highest quality with a clear conscious. Maple Leaf diamonds are mined in the the pristine wilds of northern Canada. The diamonds it produces are ranked among the most beautiful...

As we make our way into Spring - yes, honestly - it is that time of year where all the lovely couples getting married this summer should start thinking about ordering their wedding rings.   But where to start? What metal? What style? Stone set or plain? What goes with my engagement ring?!   Fret not! If you are stuck...

  Christmas is almost upon us, and with just over one week to go we are here to help. If you just haven't gotten round to it yet or were just stumped for ideas hopefully this quick gift guide will help you! We in James Porter & Son love our Seiko watches, and they are the easiest brand to choose...

You may not have heard of Kronaby Watches, which is understandable as they are relative newcomers to the watch scene. These Swedish designed watches are quite possibly the easiest to use Smart Watches we have encountered so far.   Purpose built smart watches which combine a love of classic, well made watches with cutting edge technology. On the outside, it...

Frederique Constant have made an incredible name for themselves in affordable Swiss Luxury watches, so it comes as no surprise that they have created a stunning Horological Smartwatch. This timepiece is classic and simple in design, without the hefty price tag of your standard Swiss watches.   The watch itself comes in a 42mm case, available in rose gold plated...

We previously blogged about MeisterSinger's impending arrival in to our store which we are all very excited about and now we have them! Shop our collection here. The instantly recognisable single hand watch design is relatively new to the market, and creates a stunning vintage inspired alternative to most of the watches currently on for sale. Founded in Germany in...

This stunning timepiece released at Basel World earlier this year is another one of the new Grand Seiko Limited Edition timepieces. As we discussed in the last blog Grand Seiko are now a brand independent from Seiko, and in stepping away from the world renown Seiko brand, Grand Seiko are really starting to show us just what they can do...