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The star-studded night is finally over – the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) – which is the watch industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. Every year, prizes are handed out in a variety of...

One of the great privileges of being a watch journalist is time. Not just the appreciation of it and the magnificent machines our more practical peers within the industry dedicate their lives to crafting, but...

The Rolex Datejust is an absolute classic, that can’t be argued. Since it launched back in 1945, it’s become one of Rolex’s most popular models, largely because it’s such an easy watch to wear, transitioning effortlessly...

There are some brands that give the impression of not having to try. For others, the exact opposite is true. For the former, the result of this apparent easiness is a palpable air of calm...

It feels like only yesterday I was sitting at WatchGecko HQ being handed the box for the 40.5mm C1 Moonphase (despite this happening twelve months ago). It was a launch I was really excited about....

Thirty-four millimetres. That’s not a size you’ll hear many people asking for. It’s maybe a little bigger than traditional “jewellery” watches and certainly smaller than most men would feel comfortable dropping down to (in theory)....

The Vertex M36, was delivered this past June to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Born to remember the iconic watches supplied by the brand to British forces back in 1944, the Vertex M36 echoes the...

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few weeks, you’ll likely have noticed that WatchGecko were running a pretty big giveaway. As we revealed that we’d be hosting our first ever ‘Win...

If this year has provided me with a single takeaway regarding the British watchmaking industry, it’s that it’s absolutely thriving. Cast your eyes across a map of the UK and horological events are popping up...

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical is a timepiece that perfectly embodies rugged sophistication. Its military heritage, classic design, and reliable Swiss movement make it a staple for watch enthusiasts who value both style and functionality....

There are ‘new’ watch brands, ‘old’ watch brands, ‘revival’ watch brands, and then a few others we could call ‘phoenix’ watch brands. These are brands that were always there, but have somehow risen spectacularly from...