Watches, British Gemstone, Fine Jewellery, Wedding Rings

W Hamond of York

Experience luxury watches and fine jewellery, featuring British gemstones and Whitby Jet collections.

The Story

W Hamond Jewellers is renowned as the original Whitby Jet store, established in 1860 and recognised as a leading British gemstone specialist.
From its beginnings in Whitby, the brand has grown to include stores in Whitby, York, and Leeds, continuing a long-standing heritage of craftsmanship and gemstone expertise.
The collections showcase beautifully handcrafted silver and gold jewellery set with the finest natural gemstones. Whitby Jet remains at the heart of their identity, inspired by the dramatic coastline, rich history, and iconic attractions of the Yorkshire seaside town.
Over generations, W Hamond has built a reputation for exceptional quality, luxury service, and expert knowledge, offering customers both timeless keepsakes and contemporary designer pieces.
Today, the experience extends online with 0% finance, free UK delivery, and a friendly, knowledgeable team ready to guide customers through every purchase.

What They Sell & Services

Luxury Watches

Featuring renowned global brands:
Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bremont, Czapek, DOXA, Fabergé, Fears, Fortis, Frederique Constant, Gucci, Junghans, Montblanc, NOMOS Glashütte, Oris, Raymond Weil, Seiko (Astron, Presage, Prospex), Sinn, U-Boat and more.

Smartwatches

Garmin Fenix 8
Garmin MARQ II
Garmin
G-Shock
Montblanc Smartwatches

Designer Watches

Brands including Boss, D1 Milano, Davosa, Luminox, Mondaine, Rotary, Squale, Seiko, Victorinox, and more.

Fine Jewellery

Featuring leading luxury designers: W Hamond Fine Jewellery, Annamaria Cammilli, Brown & Newirth, Chimento, Fabergé, Fope, Georg Jensen, Marco Bicego, Roberto Coin, Tivon and more.