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January 28, 2026

The Forge Watch Strap: Where Leather Meets Performance

A great watch strap should never be an afterthought. It shapes how a watch wears, how it feels, and ultimately how often it earns time on the wrist. The Forge Watch Strap was created with...

What to expect at British Watchmaker's Day 2026

Industry News

January 28, 2026

What to expect at British Watchmakers' Day 2026

It’s that time of year again, the Christmas tree is down, the new year’s resolutions have now gone out of the window and we’re back on the daily grind of wistfully saving watches we are...

British Watchmakers' Day 2026 Special Editions

New Releases

January 27, 2026

Every Special Edition at British Watchmakers’ Day 2026 (All 26)

British Watchmakers' Day is a watch event unlike any other. Nowehere else will you find a room filled with 40+ watch brands, media partners and clock makers that are collaborating throughout the year to boost...

Watch Guides

January 24, 2026

The Top 5 Coolest Casio Watches of All Time

Casio is a brand that needs no introduction. They have been making watches for 52 years after the launch of the Casiotron in 1974. A pioneer of digital watch technology since the very beginning, they...

Product Guides

January 20, 2026

The Best Watch Straps for Large Wrists

Every person is unique. From their hair colour to their foot size, from their height to the shape of their nose. And while this is what makes life so interesting, it does make purchasing products...

New Releases

January 16, 2026

Founders' Friday - A Conversation With Susan Galvin

Welcome to the first instalment of my new series 'Founders' Friday'. In these articles I have given watch brand founders, CEOs, and designers a set of 15 questions that will give us an insight into...

Reviews

January 13, 2026

A New Depth for SHER: The Podcast Collaboration That Turned Heads Underwater

SHER, long known for putting charmingly rugged watches on the wrists of youngsters, has taken a decidedly more ambitious step: a full-fledged dive watch aimed squarely at the grown-ups. And rather than debut quietly, the...

Reviews

January 10, 2026

Dennison — A Maker of Shapes

Over my career, I’ve built something of a reputation for the odd philosophical preamble. It’s not that I like to do it, but every now and then, a watch comes along that stops you in...

Watch Guides

January 7, 2026

The History of the Rolex Submariner Part Three - Modernisation & Innovation

Welcome back to the WatchGecko magazine! Happy New Year all of you watch heroes and nerds, I hope whatever your resolutions for the new year that it also includes a healthy (or unhealthy dependant on...

Industry News

January 1, 2026

The Complete Guide to Watch Shows 2026 - Can't Miss Events in the UK and Abroad

As we all start putting up our new calendars for the new year, I'm sure that like me, many of you will be marking the dates of your favourite watch shows. To help you in...

Watch Guides

December 30, 2025

Overengineered: The Top 5 'Ultra-Deep' Dive Watches

The topic of water resistance can feel messy at times, mostly because brands provide conflicting advice for the same depth rating. When heading underwater, using an actual dive watch is more important than relying on...