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Fifty years ago, the British Army created a watch strap so reliable it became the blueprint for military-style straps around the world. At WatchGecko, we’ve always admired that design, but we also saw room to...

As summer sunshine beckons and warm breezes invite adventure, it’s the perfect moment to refresh your Seiko Willard with a strap that can keep pace. Renowned for its rugged, tool‑watch DNA and unmistakable cushion case,...

There are some stories that just stick with you. Take Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, for example. In 1912, Shackleton set sail for the Antarctic, only for his ship to become trapped in ice and eventually sink...

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is a modern classic—a watch that perfectly blends vintage dive watch cues with everyday versatility. And one of its best features? How well it takes to a strap change. Whether...

Your quick-reference guide to our best-selling OCTOPOD strap collection. Fifty years ago, the British Army created a watch strap so reliable, it became the blueprint for military-style straps around the world. At WatchGecko, we’ve always loved...

The Tudor Black Bay 58 was met with resounding success on its launch in 2020 and now four years later, the design is still arguably one of the Swiss watchmaker’s most popular. Its look is...

Discover the best WatchGecko summer straps to pair with the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef—perfect for holidays, hot weather, and ocean-ready adventures. Few watches capture the essence of summer quite like the new Christopher Ward...

Keeping your watch collection safe is a top priority for any collector, especially when travelling. Whether it’s a weekend visit or a longer holiday, packing your watches securely is essential. In this guide, we explore...

At WatchGecko, we love crafting high-quality, durable watch straps that perfectly complement a wide range of timepieces. That’s especially true when it comes to a watch as versatile and customisable as the Tudor Black Bay...

Once the wristwatch took over from the pocket watch, the question of how to wear it quickly gave rise to all kinds of creative solutions. Today, we tend to group watch attachments into four main...

With June now behind us, the month has delivered an exciting wave of new releases blending fresh colour palettes, innovative designs, and thoughtful revivals. From vintage-inspired field watches refreshed with bold summer hues to sleek...

Choosing a strap for a GMT is always an excuse to have a bit of fun. These watches tend to lean into colour more than most — and that pop of contrast is often the...