I’m a 30’ish-year-old half Swede, half English currently living in northern Sweden. I have a masters degree in art history but work as a creative director at a small print/advertising company. My passion for watches...
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Watches and Wonders 2023 - Reach new heights with the Oris ProPilot Altimeter
This year at W&W Oris have revealed an upgrade of a watch released almost 10 years ago. The ProPilot Altimeter was already special enough being the worlds first and only automatic mechanical watch with a mechanical altimeter, however the...
Owners Review: Omega Seamaster 300 Titanium 2231.50.00 (2005)
I’ve always thought this Omega is the watch that Bond should have worn, but never did. When my literary hero transitioned from Rolex to Omega I was unsettled. However as he emerged from the dark...
WatchGecko YouTube Channel - March 2023 Highlights
Every month we add lots of interesting content to the WatchGecko YouTube Channel. Join us there now for conversation and reviews. To tempt you, here are our highlights from March 2023. Also make sure you...
Nearly New Watches From WatchGecko - April Selection
The pre-owned watch market is bigger than ever and savvy watch collectors regularly scour the internet for the best hidden gems. Welcome back to the WatchGecko Nearly New Range. A reminder - what are our Nearly New...
Watches and Wonders 2023 – Grand Seiko introduce their first mechanical chronograph
Watches and Wonders 2023 marks a major unveiling for Grand Seiko as they expand their Evolution 9 sports watch range with a new mechanical chronograph, theTentagraph. Grand Seiko Tentagraph - Grand Seiko As we have...
Watches and Wonders 2023 – IWC gives us a reimagined INGENIEUR and TOP GUN is back
For Watches and Wonders 2023, IWC Schaffhausen brings us a reimagined Ingenieur with the new Automatic 40. IWC Ingenieur 40 - IWC We are told this re-engineered automatic model is designed to reflect the “bold...
Watches and Wonders 2023 – Are Hublot still a big bang?
Mention Hublot and you may be faced with a blank expression. In 'watch world' they are of course regarded as an exceptional company but to your average watch buyer they are hardly a household name...
Watches and Wonders 2023 – TUDOR presents an ocean of new Black Bays
This year TUDOR have appeared with a collection of new Black Bays in different colours and more contemporary sizes. Building on the success of the original models it is clear from their high end advertising...