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WatchGecko Conceria La Perla Azzurra Missouri Italian Leather Watch Straps

December 27, 2025

About Conceria La Perla Azzurra and Missouri Leather

A Tuscan Leather That Belongs on the Wrist Table of contents Conceria La Perla Azzurra and Missouri Leather A Tuscan Leather That Belongs on the Wrist Conceria La Perla Azzurra: Defined by Restraint Missouri: Leather...

Martexin on the Wrist: A Waxed Canvas Watch Strap Made to Age

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December 25, 2025

Martexin on the Wrist: A Waxed Canvas Watch Strap Made to Age

Crafted with Martexin™ Original Wax Some materials are chosen for convenience. Others are chosen for what they become over time. This canvas watch strap belongs firmly in the latter category. Table of contents Crafted with...

Introducing the Calibre 1960 Mesh Watch Strap: Mid-Century Elegance, Reimagined

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December 21, 2025

Introducing the Calibre 1960 Mesh Watch Strap: Mid-Century Elegance, Reimagined

Introducing the Calibre 1960 Mesh Watch Strap: Mid-Century Elegance, Reimagined Some watch straps follow trends. Others are shaped by decades of design heritage. The Calibre 1960 Mesh Watch Strap sits firmly in the latter category...

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December 19, 2025

A Modern Take on a Military Classic: The TidalPass FKM Rubber Watch Strap

Introducing the TidalPass British Military FKM Rubber Watch Strap When it comes to watch straps, versatility is everything. A great strap should be comfortable enough for daily wear, tough enough for active use, and adaptable...

Important Notice: Scam Websites Using WatchGecko Product Images

Industry News

December 17, 2025

Important Notice: Scam Websites Using WatchGecko Product Images

In this article, we discuss the growing problem of scam websites using our brand name and images.

A Closer Look: The Hatherley Badalassi Carlo Wax Watch Strap

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December 14, 2025

A Closer Look: The Hatherley Badalassi Carlo Wax Leather Watch Strap

A Closer Look: The Hatherley Badalassi Carlo Wax Leather Watch Strap At WatchGecko, we believe a great watch strap should do more than simply hold a watch in place. It should enhance the character of...

An image of a WatchGecko handmade watch strap

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December 13, 2025

The Strap That Becomes Part of the Watch

A watch strap is often treated as something temporary. Swapped, rotated, replaced without much thought. And yet, when a strap is right, it quietly disappears into daily wear, becoming inseparable from the watch itself. In...

Why Saddle Stitching Still Matters on a Watch Strap

Product Guides

December 12, 2025

Why Saddle Stitching Still Matters on a Watch Strap

Most watch straps are judged at a glance. Colour, texture, stitching — all the visible details. But the qualities that matter most are often the least obvious, only revealing themselves over time and wear.

A selection of handmade genuine leather watch straps

Product Guides

December 11, 2025

Not All Leather Ages the Same

Leather is often described as if it ages in a single, predictable way. We talk about patina as though it’s guaranteed, as though every strap will darken, soften and improve at the same pace.

Mingma Gyaba "David" Sherpa at K2. Credit - Ocean to Orbit

November 6, 2025

Mingma Gyabu “David” Sherpa - Record Breaking Himalayan Legend

About Mingma Gyabu “David” Sherpa Name: Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (aka Mingma David). Born: 16 May 1989, Taplejung District, Nepal. Roles: Mountaineer, rescue climber, expedition guide, co‑founder of Elite Exped. Mingma Gyaba "David" Sherpa at K2. Credit - Ocean to Orbit...

Brand Focus

October 30, 2025

Ocean To Orbit Himalayan Project - Now Available for Pre-Order on WatchGecko

WatchGecko is delighted to announce the exclusive UK pre-order launch of the Ocean To Orbit Himalayan Project - a remarkable new collection of expedition-ready tool watches that combine rugged engineering, premium materials, and genuine mountaineering...

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