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Safie Agar-Hutton – WatchGecko Editor

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Curated watch stories, style commentary, and expert strap guides from WatchGecko’s editor

I’ve been a passionate writer and storyteller since I first picked up a pencil, and I’m excited to have discovered a deep fascination with timepieces in my twenties. As the Editor of WatchGecko Magazine, my goal is to engage our readers by delivering insightful news, release updates, and captivating stories from the intriguing world of horology. Each piece is an adventure, and I love bringing the rich narratives of watchmaking and design to life for our audience.

New Releases

May 28, 2024

New Schofield Obscura Released

Described by eccentric British brand Schofield Watch Company as an ‘obscure’ mix of military and alien, the Obscura has been seven years in the making. The watch began its life back in 2017 and has...

We Will Remember Them: William Wood Watches Commemorative Dunkirk Watch

New Releases

May 26, 2024

We Will Remember Them: William Wood Watches Commemorative Dunkirk Watch

Today, May 26th, marks the 84th anniversary of the commencement of Operation Dynamo, also referred to as the Dunkirk Evacuation, Miracle of Dunkirk, or simply Dunkirk. In the days leading up to May 26th, British,...

New Ulysse Nardin DIVER [NET OPS] and DIVER [X SKELETON OPS] Released

New Releases

May 23, 2024

New Ulysse Nardin DIVER [NET OPS] and DIVER [X SKELETON OPS] Released

Known for their fascinating habit of breaking boundaries, Ulysse Nardin have previously been responsible for ‘freakish’ creations. Now it’s time to revisit their Diver capabilities, with the latest evolution of their experiments in the field...

New Tudor Black Bay 58 x Inter Milan FC Released

New Releases

May 23, 2024

New Tudor Black Bay 58 x Inter Milan FC Released

Celebrating their championship win in style, Inter Milan have this week announced a collaboration with none other than luxury Swiss watch brand Tudor. The partnership sees a new limited-edition variation of the popular Tudor Black...

OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 Review

New Releases

May 20, 2024

OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 Review

Earlier this year, Omega released their latest take on the infamous Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8. The new 2024 rendition of the Apollo 8 model continues the story that started back in...

Watch Guides

May 20, 2024

Best Watch Straps for the Heuer Autavia

The Heuer Autavia started life as the Autavia dashboard stopwatch, one of a series of instruments designed for automotive and aviation use that were popular with both rally drivers and motorsport fans alike. Jack Heuer...

Solar Watch Guide: How do they work and what are the best solar watches?

Watch Guides

May 16, 2024

Solar Watch Guide: How do they work and what are the best solar watches?

How does a Solar Watch work and what are the benefits? Solar watches essentially power themselves by harnessing energy from solar light sources, i.e. sunlight, or artificial light sources like lamps or overhead lights. This...

Watch Guides

May 15, 2024

Best Watch Straps for the Heuer Carrera

Having not long celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, the Heuer Carrera is something of an icon in the vintage watches’ hall of fame. Named after the legendary Carrera Panamericana car race in Mexico, the...

Hands-on with the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80

Reviews

May 14, 2024

Hands-on with the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80

The Tissot Seastar has been prevalent since its invention in the 1950s. Having originally evolved from Tissot’s ‘Five Star’ series, the Seastar range incorporated a similar water-resistant, anti-magnetic case that could withstand shock, as well...

New Releases

May 13, 2024

New Sinn 903 Models Released

The Sinn 903 navigation chronograph has been a significant part of the Sinn collection since its birth almost fifty years ago. Having technically begun life as the Breitling Navitimer, the Sinn 903 range is teeming...

New Bamford London x Harrods Limited-Edition Snoopy GMT Released

New Releases

May 10, 2024

New Bamford London x Harrods Limited-Edition Snoopy GMT Released

Over almost two centuries, Harrods has become an iconic London landmark that welcomes 15 million visitors every year. It’s almost impossible to fully explain or comprehend the scale of the towering department store without actually...