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As a big fan of quality yet affordable microbrands, I’d say that this debut model from Melbourne, Australia’s newcomer, ‘Ocean to Orbit’ is going to be pretty hard to match. So, who is Ocean To...

Qualifying exactly what constitutes a thin watch is no easy task. To tackle this assignment, I arbitrarily decided to set the maximum thickness allowed at 9.9mm (so anything under a centimetre qualifies). While that may...

It may be hard to believe, but even I sometimes feel my enthusiasm for watchmaking waning. Over the past few years, there have been several occasions upon which I found myself jaded to the point...

One of the wisest pieces of advice I was ever given at university was that: “you can never go wrong with gin.” This was a valuable pearl of wisdom offered by a very seasoned drinker,...

The epitome of speed, style, technology, and sophistication has always been Formula 1, and TAG Heuer has been at the forefront of the sport for years, both as a team sponsor – starting from the...

On Tuesday 21st January the WatchGecko team made the pilgrimage from Tewkesbury to Maidenhead with an invitation in hand to spend an entire day snooping around Christopher Ward’s shiny new HQ. Christopher Ward HQ. Credit...

When most watch fans are contemplating their next timepiece it’s likely they’ll tend to research brands that typically herald from the likes of Switzerland, Japan, China, Singapore, Germany, Australia ... wait; Australia?! - since when...

At the end of the last working week, our entire office had resorted to scrolling through David Beckham’s Instagram in search of answers. Perhaps surprisingly, it wasn’t his celeb status or charisma that drove us...

Let’s face it—when it comes to watches, the Japanese know what they’re doing. Whether you’re just getting started with your first timepiece or you’re deep into the rabbit hole of collecting, there’s a Japanese brand...

Few watches capture the spirit of motorsport and retro charm like the TAG Heuer Monaco. With its iconic square case and striking blue dial, this modern tribute to Steve McQueen’s original Monaco remains a symbol...

Get ready, horology fans—one of the most exciting events in the British watchmaking calendar is just around the corner! British Watchmakers' Day returns to the magnificent Lindley Hall in London on Saturday, March 8, 2025....