Why buy from Banks Lyon?

Why should you buy from Banks Lyon?

Authorised Stockists

In dealing with Banks Lyon Jewellers Ltd you are dealing with a stockist that is officially authorised to sell all the luxury brand names shown on this website.

Every New watch purchased from Banks Lyon Jewellers Ltd is a brand new piece direct from the manufacturer, and not a grey import, where duty may be due.

Real Store

Banks Lyon Jewellers Ltd, an independant, family owned business, has a high street store on Church Street, Lancaster, with a history going back to the 1880's and a large stock-holding which you are welcome to visit. Click here for info.

Whether you are enquiring about a product or just asking for advice - our friendly, knowlegable staff are more than happy to assist you.

After sales advice is a given, it is of genuine importance that our customers are happy, and if you have any issues we will bend over backwards to find a solution you're happy with.

Free Valutation Service: For any item over the Value of £2000, we are happy to offer a free valutation service - Our valuation allows you obtain insurance cover for the goods that will compensate you in the event of a loss.

History of Service

We have a retail history from the 19th century in dealing with customers all over the world and pride ourselves on the highest standard of customer service.

Every New watch comes with an Official Two Year International Manufacturer's Warranty.

All paperwork on New watches will be present, correct and in the name you request.

If you are not 100% satisfied then you are free to return any item within seven days of its purchase in an unworn condition for an exchange, credit note or refund (except special orders).

Please see our Policy documents here for further information.

Here at Banks Lyon, we pride ourselves on our reputation.

We are not just a Jewellers in the North West of England, we are THE jewellers of the North West of England.

Please find some customer testimonials here.

Why are unauthorised sellers dangerous?

Unauthorised web-based retailers do not carry stock so your watch will have to be sourced through dubious unofficial channles.

Some well known unauthorised sellers have been known to charge their customers for a watch they do not stock and are unable to source, leaving the customer waiting, frustrated, and ultimately fighting for a refund.

It wouldnt take you long to find, amongst online forums and blogs, countless horror stories from people who have dealt with unauthorised retailers

If purchased from an unauthorised web-based retailer, manufacturers will not honour the 'warranties' supplied and maintenence will then be carried out 'in-house' rather than by the actual manufacturers.

The repair of watches could be made with the use of inferior parts, so you have to get it repaired again and again and ultimately spending more than you think you have saved.

The lack of a genuine warranty will seriously impact upon resale value.

The goods are also likely to be imported with potential VAT & duty implications to you as a buyer and as each watch is serialised and numbered, the countires of origin can be established.

Customs and Excise regularly trace watches back to their country of origin in order to check Duty has been paid.

Tax liability can be back-dated up to seven years, and you as the owner will be liable.

The goods may have been stolen, Customs and Excise regularly track stolen watches, and you, as the owner of stolen goods, even un-knowingly, may have to deal with the authorities.

The watch you purchase may be counterfeit with the possibility of inferior parts used in its creation.

Replica Watches are Highly illegal.

The profits earned from the sale of forged Items, especially replica watches are often used to fund the trafficking of illegal substances and other criminal activities. Plus, these fake watches are usually made by people labouring in appalling conditions in far Eastern sweatshops.

Although the counterfeiters will take great lengths to make their industry seem perfectly legal and genuine it is not. This is something you really should bear in mind before you consider knowingly acquiring a fake watch.