Richard, Author at First Class Watches Blog

The World’s Most Complicated Watch?

Usually, watch manufacturers like to promote simplicity and ease of use, but on the 17th of September watch manufacturer Vacheron Constantin are doing something different. After 8 long years of development…

Richard June 19, 2015

Guides

A Solar Powered Watch Is More Reliable Than You Think Here’s Why

Isn't it frustrating when you find an awesome watch stored away in a box somewhere and you really want to wear it, but the batteries have ran out. There may…

Richard June 16, 2015

News

Has The Apple Watch Affected The Swiss Watchmakers?

Prior to the release of the Apple Watch this year, people were predicting a crash in Swiss watch sales. Baselworld was positioned as the Swiss response to the Apple watch…

Richard June 12, 2015

Guides

You Need a Casio Watch in Your Collection and This Is Why

When it comes to watch collections there are some watches you just need to make a part of your collection. You need to have include a high quality, expensive, luxury…

Richard June 7, 2015

Latest Fashions

Britain’s Got Watches – The Best British Watch Brands For Fashion

Tonight we see the final of Britain's Got Talent and, as usual, there's a dog act, a magician and a number of dance troupes. With Simon Cowell sitting on the…

Richard May 31, 2015

News

Terminator Genisys Team Up With Police Watches

This year we will witness the return of one of the most iconic action movie stars and one of the best movie franchises in history! Terminator Genisys (because all cool…

Richard May 24, 2015

History Reviews

Should I Buy a Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron GPS was first released in 2012 – and, in their words, “pushed back the boundaries of what a watch can deliver” by incorporating GPS satellite signals to…

Richard May 16, 2015

Guides

5 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Watches

As with all technology, watches are surrounded by a lot of myths and misconceptions. One of the biggest known technological myths in recent memory was the millennium bug. People expected…

Richard May 3, 2015

Uncategorized

Broken By Tattoos And Other Apple Watch Faults

The Apple Watch made it's long awaited début last Friday and unsurprisingly sales are already booming. On launch day an estimated 957,000 Apple Watches were sold, which is almost a…

Richard May 1, 2015

History

Watches Which Helped Win Wars

Next Friday, the 8th of May, we have the 70th anniversary of VE day. My earliest memory of celebrating VE day is singing “Let's Get Ready To Rumble” on karaoke…

Richard April 28, 2015