Watch and jewellery vitrine: UV-bonding for premium
A clear cube with no visible joints, safe glass, custom sizing. Real cases and prices.
A watch/jewellery vitrine is a "clear cube" around something valuable. With standard silicone seams — they darken and read as black lines. UV-bonding gives invisible 0.2 mm seams — glass looks monolithic.
01Tech
Optiwhite (clear, no tint) glass 6–8 mm UV-bonded with Bohle VERIFIX — doesn't yellow for 10+ years. Critical for premium where watches/jewels cost millions and the vitrine must keep its "new look."
02Types
| Type | Use | Price 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cube 30×30×30 cm | single watch/piece | from 18 600 ₽ |
| Column 30×30×120 cm | collection in a row | from 42 800 ₽ |
| L-shaped counter | boutique counter | from 64 200 ₽ |
| Large 200×80×120 cm | premium boutique | from 198 000 ₽ |
03Lighting
| Type | Use | Price |
|---|---|---|
| LED 3000K (warm) | watches — "gold" | from 8 400 ₽ |
| LED 4000K (neutral) | jewellery — accurate | from 8 400 ₽ |
| LED 5500K (cool) | diamonds — sparkle | from 8 400 ₽ |
| Spotlights | single piece | from 18 000 ₽ |
| RGB programmable | premium | from 38 000 ₽ |
Rule: for high-value vitrines, no compromise on UV bonding. Silicone seams on a premium vitrine = brand presentation failure. 15–25% price delta pays back in perception.
Real case: Imperia Time watch boutique — 12 vitrines (8 cube + 2 column + 1 L-counter + 1 wall). Total 430 200 ₽, 5 weeks delivery.
04This service at REAL GLASS
If you've read this far, the topic is probably relevant to a real project. We make aquariums and vitrines in-house in St. Petersburg, with a measure within 1–3 days, 1-year warranty and a fixed contract price. All numbers in this article come from our actual 2026 quotes.
For a project-specific estimate — see the service page or request a free on-site measure.
