Premiere Optical

Premiere Optical: hand-made spectacle frames in Clacton-on-Sea

Premiere Optical is a British optical workshop with more than fifty years' experience in the manufacture and repair of hand-made spectacles and frames. Its work focuses on the artisanal production of bespoke frames, both for individual customers and for the professional optical trade, as well as on spectacle repair. The company presents itself as an alternative to the mass-produced frames of the mass market.

Handcrafted manufacture of bespoke frames

The workshop makes spectacle frames from scratch, entirely by hand, from the very start to the final finish. The firm produces bespoke frames for individuals, brands and the optical trade. According to its presentation, very few makers of hand-made spectacles remain in the world, and its frames — sold under the name JB Handmades — stand out for their singular design and genuine hand-made quality.

The company offers the possibility of designing your own frames: any style, shape or design. Its catalogue is organised into collections for men, women, unisex and a collection known as the celebrity collection.

Spectacle repair

Premiere Optical repairs spectacles and frames, an activity it has carried out for more than five decades. The company advertises its repair service with the phrase "No fix, no fee!"

Service to individuals and the optical trade

The workshop serves both people looking for an individual, personalised alternative to mass-produced spectacles and professionals in the optical trade. It also has a full eyeglass glazing department and can fit any lens of any quality.

Track record and online presence

The company has more than 50 years of experience in the manufacture of hand-made spectacles, repairs and bespoke frames. Its manager, identified as JB, has been making this type of spectacles for more than five decades. The firm notes that demand for unique frames and limited ranges has grown, and that it now also offers its service online, while maintaining telephone support for its customers.

Television and film work

Among the areas of activity the company mentions on its website is work for television and film, in addition to the sections devoted to galleries, studio, own design and repairs.

Location and contact

104 Oxford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 3TH, UK · Email: info@premiere-optical.co.uk