In 1891 William Kitch establish himself as a watch and clock repairer at 14 Wollaton Road, Beeston. Bussiness then changed hands in 1929 to Archibald Richard Kingstone, who then sold it to Francis Leonard Kingstone in 1946.
1952, the business had been sold to George Bateman, McCulloch’s was subsequently established as Mr Bateman passed on. McCulloch’s became known for its duty as a watchmaker. The business was then passed on to Stephen Kitch, his son in law and upon his retirement the was sold to Has de Silva in 2017.
SINCE 2017The De Silve Family
The de Silva family are known for being successful jewellers and Has de Silva wanted to pursue his family’s tradition and is a fifth-generation jeweller. Has’ journey to becoming a jeweller began at the University of Kent in Canterbury – where he obtained a BA (Hons) in Jewellery Designing, Silversmithing and Jewellery Manufacturing. After completing his degree, Has worked for a few notable jewellers in Mayfair – London, and in Winchester – Hampshire before embarking on his own business.
McCulloch’s jewellers presently remain a well-established watch repair and restoration business, with an in-house workshop and design studio allowing us to do most of the repairs in-house. As well as implementing watch repairs and restoration – another service we provide is designing custom jewellery.
Our Promise
Est. 2017Our ethos defines a highly bespoke experience, where every customer is given the opportunity to make their dream piece of jewellery a reality and to ensure that their experience in store is exceptional.
Also, in-store, we offer a free design consultation for customers interested in bespoke pieces, in addition to, offering a CAD design service that enables customers to envisage every detail of their piece. Due to global connections, we are able to source diamonds in addition to other gemstones from all corners of the world. For example, if a customer has a specific design in mind, we can easily source a range of multiple gems in a realm of colours, sizes and budgets in order for each customer to create their flawless, bespoke piece.
Another service we perform is remodelling – which is where we use the customer’s preowned gemstones and gold to create something entirely new. This service is particularly popular as it allows the customer to keep the sentimental value of the piece but give it a whole new rebrand.
These services can all be viewed by the public in our-in-house jewellery workshop, where the customers can see their beloved pieces being repaired, restored and remodelled. We are able to repair all types of jewellery and watches.
In-store we also have a wide variety of new pieces in both gold and silver, contemporary and traditional; and are constantly refreshing our stock. We also sell a wide range of second hand and vintage jewellery. We have a huge selection of jewellery that we have painstakingly restored to its former glory. All second-hand items come with a one year guarantee.
Has is a fifth-generation jeweller. Graduating from the University of Kent at Canterbury, where he obtained BA(Hons) in Jewellery Designing, Silversmithing and Jewellery Manufacturing. After working for a few notable jewellers in Mayfair London, and in Winchester in Hampshire before embarking on his own Business at present.
Remodel Jewellery
We remodel jewellery where we use the customer’s own gemstones and gold. We melt the gold and reuse the gems. This service is particularly popular.
Second Hand & Vintage Jewellery
We sell a wide range of second hand and vintage jewellery. All secondhand items come with a year’s guarantee, where we have painstakingly restored them to their former glory. We have a huge selection of gold pocket watches and fobs Albert chains, Vintage watches and Jewellery.
What We Can Do
We have a well-established watch repair and restoration Business due to its past reputation as watchmakers and is well known in the area as watchmakers.
With an in-house workshop and design studio, We offer free design consultation and also offer CAD design service which enables customers to envisage their jewellery in realistic detail.
We can source diamonds and other gemstones from all over the world. If for example, a customer has a design in mind, we can source multiple gems in different colours, sizes and budgets to help the customer create that perfect ring.
Join over 5K Happy Buyers
I have been going to McCullochs for over 20 years and have always been delighted with everything I have purchased from there. I have also had several repairs done to watches, rings etc and they do a great job at a reasonable price and I would not consider going anywhere else. They are friendly and reliable and always make you feel like a valued customer.