James Porter & Son Reviews 

577
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 48 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming during store visits, ensuring that every visitor feels completely valued and supported. Many buyers note that team members provide genuinely helpful guidance without ever applying heavy sales pressure or rushing important decisions. Some reviewers were happy with the remarkably fast delivery services and the secure, beautiful packaging provided for online purchases. Consumers also deeply appreciated receiving thoughtful personal touches like handwritten thank you notes included directly inside their shipments. People frequently highlight that the overall service consistently exceeds expectations from start to finish.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb and highly patient staff who allowed me to try the watch on three separate occasions and smiled each time. Lovely folk, very knowledgeable. Zero notes. I can happily recommend this establis... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My partner and I visited James Porter & Son today and we were served by the most helpful, patient and lovely Sarah Gillan. We spoke at length about what engagement ring I wanted and we found the perfe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at James Porter and Sons are absolutely brilliant. I have now just purchased another watch from them and the reason is because JP& Sons are so trustworthy and really good at their job. Simon... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an absolutely incredible experience working with Allan. I was trying to source a limited edition Nomos and emailed them through their website. I live in the United States and although I was wo... See more

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Company details

  1. Jewelry Store
  2. Jeweler
  3. Jewelry Repair Service
  4. Watch Repair Service
  5. Watch Store

Written by the company

James Porter & Son is a family-owned jewellery and watch specialist with three dedicated boutiques located in Glasgow's world-famous Argyll Arcade. Founded over 160 years ago, it is one of Scotland's oldest businesses and is now in its 5th generation with great-great-grandson Simon Porter at the helm. With a rich heritage spanning over a century, this independent establishment has built an unshakeable reputation as one of Scotland's premier destinations for diamond engagement and wedding rings, high-end jewellery, and luxury timepieces. The name James Porter & Son is synonymous with quality, trust, and impeccable craftsmanship. Beyond the glittering displays, what truly sets James Porter & Son apart is their unwavering commitment to customer service. Knowledgeable and friendly staff offer personalised consultations – in-store and online – guiding clients through the process of selecting or even crafting the perfect piece for any occasion, be it an engagement, anniversary, or a gift to mark a significant milestone. With a premier e-commerce platform, James Porter & Son offers a seamless and intuitive online shopping experience with stringent security measures guaranteeing safe transactions and backed by a dedicated customer support team, ensuring timely deliveries and hassle-free returns. Situated in the bustling metropolis of Glasgow, yet offering an oasis of luxury and serenity, James Porter & Son is not merely a store—it is an experience.


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality jewellers, quality product!

I bought my bracelet on line and the site was easy to navigate all the way through the process. The bracelet was despatched very quickly and was delivered promptly.
The bracelet was well packaged and also in an inconspicuous brown cardboard box. The inner packaging was beautifully gift wrapped and presented. I am absolutely delighted with the bracelet that I bought, it's a quality product sold by a quality jewellers. Thank you James Porter and sons.

16 July 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for taking the time out to leave us this lovely review. We hope to be able to assist you again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted by the service

Delighted by the service. Quick delivery and well presented. Received it as resized and fitted my wrist almost perfectly. Strongly recommended.

28 June 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for leaving us this lovely review. We hope to be able to assist you again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, knowledgable service from Stuart and his colleagues. Highly recommended

6 June 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for the lovely feedback Ian! We hope we can assist you again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exemplary service from start to finish


Exemplary service from start to finish from Jacqueline Henderson. Jacqueline displayed superb attention to detail with a wealth of knowledge and a no pressure sales approach, unlike other nearby jewellers.

Jacqueline helped my partner and I choose an engagement ring and wedding bands. Nothing was too much trouble for Jacqueline as she went through many rings and options with us.

We cannot recommend Jacqueline highly enough and will make her and James Porter and son our first stop for all future jewellery purchases.

If we could we would be giving her 6 stars.

14 June 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for this lovely review David! Your feedback means a lot to us and it was a pleasure to assist you with your purchase. We look forward to seeing you again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

American tourist, treated like family

I'm an American with a fondness for watches. There's 2 German brands I've followed for years but have never purchased due to the absence of dealers in America. I'm lucky enough to be on vacation in Scotland and before my trip I reached out to David, the Watch Boutique manager, and told him what I was looking for. One of the watches I was hoping to find, a Sinn 836, was not in stock. David reached out to Sinn and acquired the configuration I wanted on time for my trip. The experience I had at the Boutique was honestly emotional because it's a trip of a lifetime for me and David made it all the more amazing by going out of his way to help some random American who asked him to order a fairly expensive watch based on my telling him I would come get it. My sister and I ended up spending a couple hours in the store and I walked out with 3 new watches. I couldn't be happier with the way David treated us. He and his staff made us feel so welcome it was like chatting with friends in my living room. Except surrounded by an incredible selection of watches. My sister, who had no intention of buying anything for herself, is going to be ordering a clock and a watch when we get home. She's hard to impress and she was extremely impressed with the treatment we received. My time at James Porter & Son was the best retail experience I've ever had.

9 June 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave us this lovely review! We are thrilled we could provide you and your family with a wonderful buying experience. I hope you had a wonderful trip to Scotland, and if you are ever back, please call in again :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but helpful all the way through

David has been nothing but helpful throughout the whole process of aquiring my nomos Tangente special edition. Him and his team were quick to reply to my enquiries about the watch and made the whole process quick and seamless without any hassle whatsoever. Truly one of the best AD experiences I have had. Even when I would be annoying with relentless questions and being a hassle with picking up n then changing to getting the watch shipped, they accommodated for me the whole way through. Cannot recommend them enough for your next watch purchase :)))

4 June 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for the lovely review John. So glad we were able to help. We do hope to see you back again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High standards at James Porter & Sons

The team in the Argyll Arcade were fantastic. I brought a watch back to them which had 2 issues and they ensured that it was fixed under warranty. Technically my watch was just out of warranty but they thought the manufacturer should cover the repair regardless.
They were friendly, helpful and bent over backwards to make sure that I received a high standard of service. Although my watch is a very good brand, it’s a work watch and by no means a luxury item, yet I was treated as if I had brought back a Patek Philippe!

18 May 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review Andrew. Very glad we could help and that you were happy with the service received. We hope to assist again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You find out how good a business really…

You find out how good a business really is not when things are going right, but when something goes wrong and their response to it. I had a couple of very minor issues with a watch I purchased. Allan at James Porter was very quick, courteous, and caring in his reply. The issues were swiftly corrected and I even received a couple of unexpected small gifts by way of apology, which was a really nice touch! I wouldn't hesitate in buying from James Porter again and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.

14 May 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thanks Chris, Your feedback is very important to us, so we are happy to have resolved this for you and hope we can assist again in the future! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Returning customer

Second time I buy from James Porter from abroad. For that special watch, the deal was concluded in November 2023, and everything goes smoothly until the conclusion. The total experience was very pleasant and David and his team were very responsive and were listening to customer.
I warmly recommend it

2 May 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for the lovely review Bernard! So happy we were able to assist with your special purchases and hope we can again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely happy with my purchase

I received my ring the next day after ordering in perfect condition, packaged well, in a beautiful box. My receipt and other documents inside. Just perfect

23 April 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you so much for the lovely review, it really means a lot to us. We hope we can assist you again in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So helpful, polite, and professional.

I had a query with a Hallmark on a family bit of Gold. Claire responded within 10 minutes and asked for some Photographs, which I sent. Within the hour, and after closing time, she gave me her professional opinion which put my mind at ease. Very polite, professional and quick response. I will definitely look to use the company again in the future, whether it be for buying, repairs, or advice, great service.

4 April 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you David! Glad we were able to assist with your enquiry. Your review means a lot to us! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price on the product

Great price on the product. Really good clarity and correspondence regarding delivery as well.

2 April 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thanks for taking the time out to leave us a review! Happy to help :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Fast delivery, great service +++++
Product delivery was top quality and well presented as promised and described on website. Highly recommended

18 March 2024
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Reply from James Porter & Son

Thank you for the lovely review Alex! Glad we could help and hope to do so again in the future :)

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