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Tom’s childhood interest in watches evolved into a lifelong passion for collecting, encompassing everything from Swiss luxury to microbrands, and ranging from modern to vintage timepieces. He shares his passion and knowledge to inspire others and encourage everyone to keep enjoying and wearing their watches. Tom is our Partnerships Manager and is also a regular presenter on the WatchGecko YouTube channel.

The Best Watch Straps for People with Small Wrists

Product Guides

February 3, 2026

The Best Watch Straps for Smaller Wrists

We have covered the best watch straps for people with larger wrists, and now it is time to share some guidance with the people that have wrists on the smaller side. In the last article...

The Best New Watch Releases for January 2026

New Releases

January 31, 2026

The Best New Watch Releases for January 2026

Welcoming in the new year, we wanted to maintain some of the traditions that made 2025 so great. With that spirit in mind, here are some of my picks for the best new watch releases...

Founders' Friday José Miranda - Image Credit Isotope Watches

Industry News

January 30, 2026

Founders' Friday - A Conversation with José Miranda of Isotope Watches

Isotope Watches have been a unique icon of the British watch industry resurgence. Creating some of the most original designs at a high level of quality and precision. Founding Isotope in 2016, the hsuband and...

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...

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...

Product Guides

December 27, 2025

What Are The Different Types of Metal Bracelet?

Durable, stylish, water resistant, and timeless by design, metal bracelets are a wonderful option for your watch. Over the years of watch development there have been many styles of metal bracelets from a wide range...

Reviews

December 18, 2025

The 5 Best Watches That WatchGecko Reviewed in 2025

We have had many brilliant pieces come through the WatchGecko HQ this year. We are so grateful to all the brands that have trusted us with their beloved watches this year and look forward to...

Industry News

December 17, 2025

Party in the UK - Time+Tide Celebrate British Watch Makers

On Saturday 6 th December 2025 many of Britain’s best loved watch brands congregated in central London for the Time+Tide British Weekender 2.0! Chris, Jorge and I were able to spend the whole day with the...