Watches of Switzerland is a very swish shop indeed, I'm not really into designer watches but I did…read moreget a nice understated Rotary watch for my 21st birthday which is very pretty and I feel happy knowing that it's such a good quality watch. I still just wear my old Hello Kitty watch though as at if i break or lose it, it's not the end of the world. My little Rotary doesn't seem to compete with the big guns in here though and they stock an extensive range of Chanel, Breitling and Rolex just to name a few. If I was into watched I know that this is the place I would go and in addition to selling watches they also offer a repairs and battery replacement service. You can also get watches engraved here so ideal if you're getting a watch to commemorate a special occasion or as a special present for someone.

Watches of Switzwerland is a large store on Princes Street which looks really up-market and…read moreexpensive, which upon entering I realised was not just about the exterior. I'm not really a watch person because I hate the thought of having to wear the same thing on my wrist every day regardless of what outfit you're wearing. Weird I know. So I was in this store purely for a nosey (me? Nosey?) and I saw some really gorgeous time peices that even I would wear on my wrist day in, day out. These watches are for the rich or for a one off, special occasion like a 21st because they really are pricey. Designer makes like Chanel are stocked which gives you an idea about the price. I absolutely love the white Chanel chunky wristwatch, but at around £3000 plus I doubt Santa will be bringing me it this year!

Update required! So, I had a Casio watch which needed repairing and I visited here. Initially…read moreRobert took a look at it and let me know the bad news - he couldn't fix it. He suggested sending it off to Casio to see if they could work the magic required, and warned me that the parts could be expensive if they were able to fix it. I got a call a little over a week later with an update - they couldn't fix it. Bummer! I popped in to collect it, and even though Robert had spent a lot of time helping me, and trying to fix my watch, he insisted there was no charge. Brilliant communication together with warm and friendly customer service meant that even though I was pretty upset my watch couldn't be fixed, I left with a huge smile on my face. I couldn't recommend Stevenson's any more.

Stevenson's has existed for many years on Byres Road, and although the shop fronting looks a little…read moreoutdated and tired, appearances are normally deceiving, so be prepared to find many diamonds in the rough! Not that it looks rough, or that the diamonds in the shop window are exactly hidden - this place blings from blocks away! There is a wide range of jewellery on display in the windows, from potential engagement rings to more simple and elegant designer necklaces. There are a lot of older fashioned styles available in Stevenson's if that's what you're looking for. Bear in mind, however, that they also stock an impressive range of more contemporary designs, including Pilgrim and Rennie Mack (my favourites). They also sell Hot Diamonds which make lovely gifts on special occasions such as 18th and 21st birthdays. Hot Diamonds are very subtle in deisgn, and elegant without being stuffy. On the contrary, they are very modern and unique in design, much akin to fellow big names such as Links of London. So I guess what I'm trying to say is there is something for everyone in here, and with Stevenson's stocking many different styles of jewellery, you won't be hard pushed to find something you like in here.

If I have to describe Laings in one word then that would be awesome. I have been their customer for…read moreyears and they have consistently delivered excellent customer service. The boutique is wonderful and their customer service is excellent. I cannot recommend them enough. My latest experience with them was today and needless to say it was another amazing experience. They really made our 10th anniversary extra special!

Laing Boutique is the quirkier, more costume jewellery edged little sister to the bigger, more…read moreexpensive Laing the Jeweller a few doors up. The boutique may be wee, but it's full of glass cabinets of jewellery joy, with many trendsome brand names, such as Juicy Couture, Lulu Guinness, Mont Blanc and Cruz. The jewels in here definitely have a fun edge to them, and are certainly fashionable, so this is a good option for browsing when you want something that's less high street trinket, and more quality fashion jewellery that you can wear over and over without worrying about it falling to pieces. There are still more expensive, special occasion items to be found here, like the Gucci watches, and as watches go, I'm quite a fan of the Juicy Couture cream numbers that Laing also stock. They've recently brought in a range of Mancini rings, which are excellent, because you just buy whichever band you want from the range, and they're all really reasonably priced, then you can keep coming back and buying different colours of stones to team with the band, as they're detachable. Great for fickle minded people like me, who get bored of the same colour after a few days.

I took a decent Seiko titanium watch for them to have a look at. It wasn't a 20 grand Rolex but it…read morehad sentimental value to me and I knew the movement needed replaced. The women who looked at it was dismissive seeing that the watch had been discontinued and the couldn't do anything for me. I know that this is not the case as another watch repair shop in Glasgow fixed it for me without any problem. It was the dismissive in nature over the annoyed me more than anything else as if it wasn't good enough for her.

I cannot recommend Martins highly enough. The expertise, care and attention paid by them to my late…read morefather's watches has been extraordinary. I wouldn't go anywhere else with a quality watch or clock.

This is a small mall containing jewellery, and only jewellery. Host to over 30 jewellery shops, if…read moreArgyll Arcade doesn't have it, then you are to fussy and need to get a grip of your life. Pushy, obsessive girlfriends drag sweating, shifty-eyed boyfriends around here and coo in an innocent-but-underlyingly-persuasive manner at gigantic engagement rings. You can find everything in here, from traditional gold and antiques, to modern gems by contemporary designers. The walls and ceiling sparkle with the reflected light of a million facets - most people can only afford to browse. Wandering around here is an enjoyable way to spend half an hour. Deciding what you would buy if you found £10,000 or even £100,000 just lying in the street (Ha!). One end of the arcade emerges on Buchanan Street, the other on Argyll Street, so it is a nice alternative link between the two streets, especially if it is raining.

Walking through here is like walking back in time. It's bring, airy & full of beautiful jewellery…read moreshops. Upstairs (there is a lift on the Buchanan St side) there are offices & even more exclusive shops. Today the top floors were opened for an exhibition which was wonderful & they even opened up the roof so we could wander out & enjoy the panoramic views of Glasgow.

Located on George Street, I often walk by Hamilton and Inches longingly gazing into the window but…read moreI'm afraid, there's nothing really in my budget on offer here unless I decide to rob a bank or marry a rich old sugar daddy. I often see couples walking in giggling and pointing at various different engagement rings but to be honest the prices of some of the jewellery in here is nothing to be giggling about. They specialise in gold, white gold and silver and the range is extensive. They offer a huge range of traditional engagement rings and you can even design your own one which, I guess, would make it extra special as you know you're the only person wearing that design. In additions to jewellery they also stock watches from designers such as Chanel, Rolex and Cartier.

Wow wow wow. I am such a magpie and they have so many shiny things in here!…read more Absolutely beautiful shop full of exquisite pieces. I could spend a fortune in here. Such an established and historical shop on George street.

Arguably the biggest store in the Overgate, it takes up three floors and offers a wide variety of…read moreproducts. There is a great selection of concession stands and usually has great 'mega days' in which to receive fantastic discount on items.

A great Debenhams, with men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories with a home…read moredepartment and cafe on the top floor. It is worth purchasing your perfume and make up there since they now have a beauty points card. Their nail bar is fantastic although it's not there all the time. Women's departments include Topshop, Dune, Oasis and Faith.