2023-09-26 12:45
One trend we have noticed steadily but quietly gaining traction over the years is the striped dial. Of course, there’s something charming about a bit of pattern or texture on you… Read More
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A blog post about thomas sabo collections and the products within these collections.
2023-09-25 09:26
It’s no secret that Italy has made its mark on the fashion industry. Home to some of the world’s biggest fashion houses, the country is truly a powerhouse of cutting-edge and lux… Read More
2023-09-23 08:00
Much to every Longines fan’s delight, this weekend the brand has announced that it is launching a Mini DolceVita collection. With a diverse selection of eleven models, this new release… Read More
2023-09-22 10:34
In exciting news, today Hamilton launches Khaki Field Expedition watches! The all-new Expedition timepieces are all-terrain adventure watches designed perfectly for passionate explorers. Ham… Read More
2023-09-21 15:00
The natural follow-up to our Best Luxury Swiss Watch Brands post, today we bring you the Best Affordable Swiss Watch Brands! As we explained in our previous post, Switzerland has a longstand… Read More
2023-09-20 10:32
Go back in time with Oris’s new Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph! This new release sees two new mid-century-inspired pieces, which offer the option of either a deer leather strap or a cla… Read More
2023-09-19 11:50
Complete with a specialised adaptive colour display, the Garmin tactix 7 series returns with an all-new AMOLED edition! Practical and functional, the rugged tactix 7 is ideal for those who l… Read More
2023-09-18 13:23
Recently, Rado announced an all-new Les Couleurs™ Le Corbusier collection which fuses two of its most popular lines. Combining the True Thinline and True Square collections, the new la… Read More
2023-09-16 16:00
When it comes to advancing your fitness journey, a smartwatch is the way to go. Nowadays, with their impressive array of capabilities, smartwatches are essential tools for keeping tabs on yo… Read More
2023-09-15 14:43
A time of many new beginnings and often ample back-to-school stress, those with September birthdays can often easily be overlooked amongst the busyness. But, luckily, September babies also h… Read More
2023-09-14 10:23
Spoiling their devoted fans, this week Seiko announced an all-new Bruce Lee x 5 Sports and a new Prospex ‘Silfra’ Diver. These two models follow an abundance of other shiny new S… Read More
2023-09-13 15:00
Today, we continue our Watches 101 series with the next pressing question many newbies have: What is a watch complication? And what different types of watch complications are there? In… Read More
2023-09-12 11:52
Seiko has announced beautiful new Presage Craftsmanship models, which are available to preorder from today. With their beautifully crafted dial designs, the new launches extend the legacy of… Read More
2023-09-11 11:47
In exciting news, this weekend Swatch released its Blancpain collaboration. Founded in 1735, Blancpain is one of the world’s oldest watch brands. Over its long lifespan, the brand has… Read More
2023-09-09 13:30
After covering watches, we now extend our debate to minimalist vs maximalist jewellery. Jewellery poses a whole new set of challenges than watches, in that it comes in so many different form… Read More
2023-09-08 10:00
Expanding its popular collection for women, Raymond Weil is releasing a new Noemia range. Characterised by its luxurious and feminine designs, the Noemia collection is named after the brand… Read More
2023-09-07 13:37
It’s that time of year again! September is here, which means it’s back-to-school time for kids of all ages across the country. Whether your tot is just starting school or moving… Read More
2023-09-06 12:07
From a humble clock repair shop in Tokyo to one of the world’s leading watch brands, Seiko has grown exponentially over the years. Throughout its lifetime, the brand has built itself a… Read More
2023-09-05 14:00
Today, we are happy to be re-introducing GANT to First Class Watches! American-born GANT had its headstart in the fashion industry, where it was famed for its cutting-edge shirt designs. How… Read More
2023-09-04 11:41
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the collection, Sinn surprises its fans with new 356 Pilots. The 356 is a core collection within the Sinn portfolio, which started as an exclusive 300… Read More
2023-09-02 09:00
In a bold and unexpected move from the brand, Tissot goes digital with its new PRX line. Bringing us back to the future, Tissot fuses the iconic 1970s silhouette of the PRX line with an edge… Read More
2023-09-01 10:33
It’s a busy time at Seiko HQ this week with many new releases on the horizon. But, luckily for the brand’s fans, this means that this week has been a week of many new Seiko launc… Read More
2023-08-31 11:00
In exciting news, there are two new groundbreaking Oris models on the horizon. This month, Oris launches its new Aquis 400 and a Bracenet collaboration. With the never-before-seen water resi… Read More
2023-08-30 11:27
Get a more complete picture of your health and wellbeing with the all-new Garmin Venu 3 series smartwatches. The ultimate on-wrist coach, each Venu 3 watch is brimming with advanced health a… Read More
2023-08-29 09:39
Earlier this month, Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond announced that it discovered a supersize 1080-carat diamond in Botswana. To be precise, the diamond is 1,080.1 carats, making it th… Read More
2023-08-28 08:00
Had your eye on one of our watches for a while? Now’s your chance to snap it up for an even better price! In celebration of the August bank holiday, we are having a massive sale on som… Read More
2023-08-26 11:30
After covering hand-wound watches and automatic watches, naturally, today we move on to quartz watches. Quartz is the youngest of the three types of watch movement and works very differently… Read More
2023-08-25 14:20
Everybody’s favourite space-fanatic watch brand is back with another impressive stratospheric stunt. In a recently released documentary, Swiss-born Fortis rocket launches its watches i… Read More
2023-08-24 14:00
The age-old question is: should you go minimalist or maximalist? Of course, both minimalism and maximalism have their own individual perks, as well as having had their individual peaks and t… Read More
2023-08-23 11:38
Swiss watches are widely regarded to be the best a watch lover can get. Just like Germany with cars, a pure and admirable passion for watchmaking runs deeply through Switzerland’s heri… Read More
2023-08-22 08:12
Following the success of its pre-existing Aikon Urban Tribe line, Maurice Lacroix unveils a new Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe model. Debuted in 2021, the Maurice Lacroix Urban Tribe collection… Read More
2023-08-21 10:00
Now that the sun is (hopefully!) here to stay, why not make the most of it with a solar-powered watch? Sustainably-powered watches are rapidly growing in popularity as people are reaching fo… Read More
2023-08-19 10:22
Anklet season is nigh! Whether you’re having a staycation or on a sunny beach this August, there’s no better time than now to experiment with your anklet look. Ideal for a summer… Read More
2023-08-18 13:00
After having covered hand-wound watches, today we move on to a different type of watch movement. Also known as self-winding movement, automatic watches are one of the most popular types on t… Read More
2023-08-17 08:47
Yesterday, Raymond Weil announced its new collaboration with Titouan Galea, a three-time Wing Foil World Champion. Both characterised by skilful mastery, high precision and expert timing, th… Read More
2023-08-16 13:22
An underrated region of watchmaking, today we intend to shed light on the best Scandinavian watch brands. With their high standard of living and beautiful landscapes, it’s no wonder th… Read More
2023-08-15 14:00
Hand-wound or manually-winding watches are one of the earliest types of watches, but equally one of the most mechanically complex. It’s no wonder many watch newbies have questioned: wh… Read More
2023-08-14 12:15
Marking the renewal of its partnership with the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat (CWSS), this week Oris releases its new limited edition Dat Watt II. This is the second piece launched in collab… Read More
2023-08-12 12:00
Ring sizes are notoriously hard to get right. And, whether you’re shopping for yourself or a loved one, knowing ring sizes is also unfortunately somewhat of a necessity. Add in the com… Read More
2023-08-11 15:20
In exciting news, Longines announced yesterday that it is expanding its HydroConquest range with all-new GMT models. Born in 2007, the HydroConquest collection has not yet had its own GMT mo… Read More
2023-08-10 14:00
After four years in the making, Elliot Brown’s Beachmaster Professionals finally launched earlier this year. The release consists of two models, one in a beautiful bronze PVD and the o… Read More
2023-08-09 11:00
Today, we move on with our series to discuss the best Japanese watch brands. As a country, Japan is one of the major watchmaking capitals of the world. Given its broader reputation for desig… Read More
2023-08-08 11:26
Statement earrings are set to be a huge trend as we head into the second half of the summer season. This seems like a natural progression from the bold gold hoops that were seen everywhere l… Read More
2023-08-07 13:00
In very exciting news, Hamilton is launching a new Jazzmaster Skeleton collection. The release includes three new 40mm models as well as three 36mm models in never before seen feminine colou… Read More
2023-08-05 11:00
Following our Top 5 Panda dials list, today we shift our focus to the reverse panda dial. As we touched on briefly last week, reverse panda dials are black with white subdials. Essentially… Read More
2023-08-04 12:03
August is a lovely time of year to celebrate a birthday. It is a month of warm weather, sunshine and longer days, providing plenty for those with August birthdays to take advantage of. Those… Read More
2023-08-03 12:00
Today, we move further afield with our Best Watch Brands series. In fact, this time we are looking beyond Europe and discussing the best American-born watch brands. The American watchm… Read More
2023-08-02 12:00
After a suspenseful week on social media, Swatch announced the launch of its new BIOCERAMIC WHAT IF? collection on Friday. Squaring up to the competition, the new range and its accompanying… Read More
2023-08-01 10:45
Today, Rado releases the Cameron Norrie x Captain Cook special edition watch. Limited to just 823 pieces, the launch The collaboration comes after Rado’s longstanding association with… Read More
2023-07-31 13:30
Vogue recently announced its bye-bye beige and hello red for 2023! It comes after the recent autumn/winter 2023 runways, which have been ablaze with fiery crimsons, rubies and vermillions. W… Read More
2023-07-29 10:00
Amid the gold vs silver jewellery debate, we raise you platinum jewellery! A naturally occurring white metal, platinum has a distinctive and highly desirable white lustre. Its widespread use… Read More
2023-07-28 11:46
Embrace the spirit of summertime sailing with all-new Mühle Glashütte 29er Big models. Just in time for August, Mühle Glashütte has released four new summer editions of i… Read More
2023-07-27 15:00
German design is amongst some of the best in the world, and watch design is no exception. Germany is home to many pioneering design movements, such as Bauhaus, and has long been a creative h… Read More
2023-07-26 13:00
Although the premieres and press events may be over now the Barbie film is out worldwide, the fun doesn’t have to be! Following on from our Best Barbie Watches list, today we move on t… Read More
2023-07-25 12:15
If you’re looking for a versatile watch colour, brown is the way to go. Although it’s a classic, brown is far from boring, and quite the opposite! Less stark than white but more… Read More
2023-07-24 08:10
Unsurprising to many, Hamilton extends its legacy as the ‘movie watch brand’ with a cameo in Christopher Nolan’s new film. Six of Hamilton’s vintage watches feature i… Read More
2023-07-22 09:00
There’s lots of lingo that flies around the horological industry, which can be confusing for any watch newbie. From Pepsi bezels to panda dials, there are lots of affectionate names th… Read More
2023-07-20 10:30
Today we continue our Archival Revival series with the 1950s. In comparison to the 1940s, the 1950s did see lots more evolution globally. Now that all efforts did not have to be concentrated… Read More
2023-07-19 14:00
It’s almost here! This weekend will see the cinema release of Greta Gerwig’s globally-anticipated ‘Barbie’. The excitement ahead of the film is contagious and Barbie… Read More
2023-07-18 11:00
Nailing your beach jewellery look can sometimes be a challenge. After all, there are so many factors to consider. If you’re looking to take a dip in the water, you will want to make su… Read More
2023-07-17 12:30
As you are probably aware, the Tour De France began earlier this month in Bilbao, Spain. It’s one of the most well-known and prestigious bicycle races and the eldest of the three Grand… Read More
2023-07-15 12:30
Danish-born BERING reinforces its polar-inspired roots as it unveils its new Arctic Circle collection. BERING stemmed from founder Michael Witt Johansen’s admiration for the radiance a… Read More
2023-07-14 12:36
In very exciting news, Raymond Weil announces a new Freelancer watch! The Freelancer has become one of the brand’s most iconic and recognisable timepieces. The new design of this lates… Read More
2023-07-13 10:31
Yesterday, Longines launched new Flagship Heritage models. In line with the rest of the collection, these new models fuse the brand’s heritage aesthetics with contemporary watchmaking… Read More
2023-07-12 13:00
Here at First Class Watches, we are excited to welcome Swiss-based watchmaker Fortis to our website! Although younger than many of its rivals at just 111 years old, Fortis is a brand of many… Read More
2023-07-11 10:00
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 in collaboration with Tiffany & Co has become one the most talked about timepieces of the decade. This now iconic, limited edition wristwatch caused a st… Read More
2023-07-10 11:00
The beauty of the horological industry is just how vast it is. Whilst there are some watchmaking hubs like Switzerland and Japan, there are also many incredible brands from across the world… Read More
2023-07-08 10:46
Those with a birthday in July have the beautiful ruby as their birthstone. Rubies are often associated with passion and love due to their vibrant red colour. The gemstone is a favourite amon… Read More
2023-07-06 13:00
Yesterday was the day of the MeisterSinger limited edition Unomat launch. The Unomat range has previously been awarded the Red Dot Award for its design excellence, and this model lives up to… Read More
2023-07-06 10:52
In exciting news, today Swatch launched its new Big Bold Irony watches. This launch marks a couple of notable firsts for the brand. The first is that this is the first bout of Big Bold watch… Read More
2023-07-05 15:00
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2023-07-04 10:56
Get heatwave-ready with the new Maurice LaCroix AIKON Automatic Summer Editions! This summer, Maurice Lacroix is putting a beachy twist on its beloved urban-themed AIKON line. Released in 20… Read More
2023-07-03 11:00
Each year, the Red Dot Awards ceremony is held in the Aalto Theatre in Essen, Germany. Brimming with ground-breaking design, the Red Dot Awards seek to recognise the top talent and design-ba… Read More
2023-07-01 13:30
As we step into summer, many people are beginning to consider the colour palette of their wardrobes. Often, we turn to bolder and brighter colours in the summer months. This shift in palette… Read More
2023-06-30 12:43
Yesterday, Squale unveiled the new Squale Master x Palombari of Comsubin. Squale has worked with the Italian Navy since the 1980s when it won two contracts to supply to the La Spezia-based D… Read More
2023-06-29 14:42
Seiko has amassed a huge following during its lifetime. Both the brand and its founder, Kintarō Hattori, were key figures in establishing Japan as a watchmaking hub. Seiko started off a… Read More
2023-06-28 11:15
Anyone for more candy? Following the success of the first generation of Cotton Candy Divers Sixty-Five, Oris releases a new generation in steel. The Diver Sixty-Five is named after Oris&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-06-27 09:01
MeisterSinger is back with even more simply stunning Pangea models. Renowned for its one-hand designs, German watchmaking brand MeisterSinger bases its designs on the first mediaeval mechani… Read More
2023-06-26 12:30
A brand you can always rely on for adorable charms is Thomas Sabo. It all started when the brand launched its Charm Club range back in 2006. With the endearing wealth of detail on each charm… Read More
2023-06-24 11:20
Watch trends come and go, with many fashions of the past cycling into modern designs. Many watchmakers take inspiration from vintage timepieces, encouraging these trends to come to the foref… Read More
2023-06-24 08:51
Mixed metal and two-tone jewellery caused quite a stir when it first came into fashion. For decades, one of the core “rules” of styling was to never mix metal tones. However, mod… Read More
2023-06-23 09:30
Following the success of the initial 42mm Longines launches, the 39mm Spirit Zulu Time is now here. With its GMT function and COSC-certified movement, the 42mm Spirit Zulu Time was a hit wit… Read More
2023-06-22 13:00
Graduation season is always the most heartwarming time of the year. After all, there’s nothing better than seeing all your loved ones’ hard work paying off. However, aside from t… Read More
2023-06-21 10:30
This year, Herbelin celebrates the 35th anniversary of its Newport collection. The first Newport timepiece was released back in 1988 after Jean-Claude Herbelin took over his father Michel He… Read More
2023-06-20 12:00
Men’s summer fashion can be quite repetitive and hard to personalise. However, jewellery is a very easy way to add a personal touch to any look. Summer is a great time to experiment wi… Read More
2023-06-19 13:00
Today, Raymond Weil releases its Freelancer Pilot Flyback Chronograph. With just 400 pieces available, the new Freelancer fuses a high-performance design with a vintage pilot’s aesthet… Read More
2023-06-18 09:30
Last week, Seiko announced the new 5 Sports watches. A staple in the Seiko portfolio, the 5 Sports collection is renowned for its reliability, durability, performance and value. The ‘5… Read More
2023-06-17 12:55
With the beginning of summer comes longer days, sunny weather and plenty of June birthdays. If your loved one has a birthday in June, you may be searching for gift inspiration. We have put t… Read More
2023-06-16 12:50
Seiko has recently expanded its iconic Cocktail Time collection with two brand-new models. These all-new Seiko Cocktail Time watches have been named the Presage Midnight models and are desig… Read More
2023-06-15 09:00
After much anticipation, Tissot has finally unveiled a PRX 35mm Powermatic 80. A welcome extension to the ’70s-inspired PRX line, the release consists of four different colourways. Due… Read More
2023-06-14 10:30
Today, Polar announced its brand new Polar Ignite 3 Titanium series. After recently winning the Red Dot 2023 product design award, the brand is expanding its collection of masterful Nordic d… Read More
2023-06-13 11:00
Marking the start of the summer months is the most recent instalment of RADO’s Great Gardens of the World 2023 series. The series was first created in 2017 as a collaboration with the… Read More
2023-06-12 10:30
Seiko announced four new Prospex 1/100th Second Speedtimers just last week. These models extend the brand’s range of solar-powered chronographs, but this time with even greater precisi… Read More
2023-06-10 08:00
Father’s Days, and dads in general, are notoriously hard to buy for. Indeed, it’s always tricky to find a gift that is able to show the extent of your appreciation for your fathe… Read More
2023-06-09 10:30
Earlier this week, Hamilton launched new Pan Europ watches. Its existing Pan Europ models form part of the American Classic collection which embraces the brand’s proud US roots. Introd… Read More
2023-06-08 10:00
Happy World Oceans Day! World Oceans Day has taken place every year on 8th June since being officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008. The event is observed globally with a differe… Read More
2023-06-07 13:30
Watch cases and dials come in all different shapes and sizes. Of course, among the most common are circular, rectangular and square dial shapes. However, there are many other alternatives on… Read More
2023-06-06 11:30
Here at First Class Watches, we are very excited to welcome Out Of Order to our product range! Out Of Order is an Italian-born watch brand that defies the industry standard. Instead of creat… Read More
2023-06-05 11:00
Just in time for the summer, five new striking models will join Citizen’s watch portfolio. The brand launched its new Tsuyosa NJ015 series today, which features a variety of bold dial… Read More
2023-06-03 13:00
Every year, many rising trends are spotted at Watches and Wonders. One of the industry’s most esteemed trade shows, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie hosts the event annually in Gen… Read More
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