Katie Dickinson, Author at First Class Watches Blog

Fortis Rocket Launches Watches into Space

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 into space from the Esrange Space Centre…

Katie Dickinson August 25, 2023

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Minimalist vs Maximalist Watches

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…

Katie Dickinson August 24, 2023

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Best Luxury Swiss Watch Brands

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…

Katie Dickinson August 23, 2023

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Maurice Lacroix Unveils New Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe

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 infuses…

Katie Dickinson August 22, 2023

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Best Summertime Solar-powered Watches

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…

Katie Dickinson August 21, 2023

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How to Create a Layered Anklet Look

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…

Katie Dickinson August 19, 2023

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What is an automatic watch?

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…

Katie Dickinson August 18, 2023

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All-new Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver

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, this partnership pulls together…

Katie Dickinson August 17, 2023

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Best Scandinavian Watch Brands

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 that…

Katie Dickinson August 16, 2023

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What is a hand-wound mechanical movement?

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: what actually…

Katie Dickinson August 15, 2023