As a passionate writer, working on the Magazine Team is a great outlet for my creativity. I joined WatchGecko in 2024 and enjoy the varied nature of my job, but my true motivation comes from delivering...
As a passionate writer, working on the Magazine Team is a great outlet for my creativity. I joined WatchGecko in 2024 and enjoy the varied nature of my job, but my true motivation comes from delivering horological-focused content. My writing includes press releases containing important news from the biggest brands in the industry, timepiece reviews, and Top Choice pieces showcasing the best products from our online store. If it's watch related, I’ll write about it!More articles from Safie Agar-Hutton
Watch Straps for the Sphaera Watch Co. Desk Diver
Earlier this month we had the chance to chat with the trio behind Austrian micro watch brand Sphaera Watch Co. about their exciting first release, the Desk Diver. Initially made available in Hesalite or Sapphire...
New Junghans max bill Regulator Bauhaus Released
Junghans’ max bill Bauhaus series has already seen the German brand release two models encompassing the Bauhaus design codes. With a third, the max bill Regulator Bauhaus, due to become available in July, we can...
New Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Edition 1994 Released
With the 30th anniversary of Mühle-Glashütte’s current form upcoming in 2024, the German watchmakers are returning to their roots with a limited edition iteration of their famed S.A.R Rescue-Timer. Originally released in 2002, the S.A.R...
Is the Skeleton Watch 2024's Biggest Trend?
Just like everybody else who lives and breathes horology, for the team here at WatchGecko, the first half of this month was dedicated to Watches and Wonders 2024. This year’s Genevan event saw new releases piling...
New Nodus Contrail GMT Released
Not too long ago, we reviewed WatchGecko’s Best GMT Watches and, naturally, Nodus made their way onto the list with their Sector GMT. Capable of simultaneously tracking three time zones, the Contrail GMT collection is...
Earth Day 2024
April 22nd is Earth Day, marked out in calendar’s globally as a time to celebrate and honour our extraordinary planet. Earth Day serves as a reminder to us all of the positive impact we can...
New Laverton Vegan Straps on WatchGecko
If you’re looking for high-quality watch replacement straps with a true luxury feel, the WatchGecko online store is a true one stop shop. From timelessly classic leathers in brown or black to dressy metal options...
Introducing new Classic Simple Handmade Straps on WatchGecko
At WatchGecko we pride ourselves on our ever-growing catalogue of high quality, versatile, replacement watch straps. We’re always keen to ensure our catalogue remains up to date with styles that keep up with not only...
The verdict is in on the Bremont Wayfinder rebrand
Having attended Watches & Wonders for the first time this year in Geneva and found themselves in a very prominent position near the entrance of the prestigious event, this was perhaps a not-so-subtle sign of...
Everything you need to know about Sinn
Brand History Sinn was originally founded back in 1961 under the name “Helmut Sinn Spezialuhren” in Frankfurt am Main with a focus on manufacturing navigation clocks and pilot chronographs. An apt venture for Helmut Sinn,...
Aquastar Benthos 500 Chronograph Review
The Aquastar timekeeping spirit first set sail in the early 1960s when the brand was taken over by diver, sailor, pilot, mathematician, watchmaker, and all-round explorer, Mr. Frederic Robert. The company, originally named JeanRichard, was...
New Tissot x WNBA Seastar Wilson® Collaboration
Tissot, in collaboration with Wilson and the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association), have today released the first Official Watch of the WNBA. To commemorate the exponential growth of the women’s game, two limited-edition Tissot Seastar’s...
Why Watches?
Everyone’s journey into the world of horology is unique, with some of us being fascinated by timepieces since childhood, oftentimes with a love of horology passed on seemingly through our DNA by parents or grandparents...
The Watches & Wonders 2024 Release Highlights
The WatchGecko team have, naturally, been in our element this week as Watches & Wonders 2024 has brought us release after release from some of the finest watchmakers in the world. Not dissimilarly to kids...
Baume et Mercier Expand their Riviera Collection for Watches & Wonders
One of the many brands expanding their wares in honour of Geneva Watch Week is Baume & Mercier who are taking us to the heart of the Mediterranean as they unveil an impressive six new...
New Grand Seiko Novelties Released for Watches & Wonders 2024
The launches from Watches & Wonders are arriving by the minute and Grand Seiko are among the prestigious brands attending who have showcased new novelties live from the event. This morning the Japanese based brand...