Jean Pierre

Jean Pierre of Switzerland is a name long carried by British high-street jewellers, sold alongside its sister brand Mount Royal. The range is traditional: gold-cased dress watches, simple dials, quartz and mechanical movements at the affordable end.

Little is published about the company's own history, so this page does not attempt an account of it. The watches are what they appear to be — inexpensive, conventional, and sold through independent shops rather than through the brand itself.

Jean Pierre holds 10 models, from £99 to £325. Half cost less than £233, and a quarter less than £165. 1 of 10 is automatic. Prices are checked nightly against the retailers’ own feeds.