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June 20, 2025

Introducing: WatchGecko OctoPod System

The OctoPod is our take on the classic military strap—refined, secure, and made for everyday versatility. Here’s everything you need to know about our unique modular buckle system. WatchGecko OctoPod Buckle. Credit - WatchGecko Reinventing...

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June 12, 2025

Everything You Need To Know About Rubber Watch Straps

Of all the materials available for watch straps today, rubber — whether natural or synthetic — has come a long way. Once considered sticky, stiff, and uninspired, rubber watch straps have now claimed their place...

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June 5, 2025

An A–Z Guide to WatchGecko Rubber Watch Straps

Your quick-reference guide to our best-selling rubber watch strap collection. Whether you're chasing the perfect dive strap, something slim for summer wear, or a rubber option refined enough for your favourite daily watch—WatchGecko’s range of rubber...

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May 29, 2025

Best Leather Watch Straps for Breitling Superocean

With its bold black dial, striking white markers, and purpose-built design, the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 is a modern diver that doesn’t shy away from its tool watch roots. Originally launched in the 1950s during...

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May 15, 2025

An A-Z Guide to WatchGecko Mesh Watch Straps

Your quick-reference guide to our best-selling mesh watch strap collection. Mesh straps have long held a place in watch culture thanks to their sleek, adaptable, and effortlessly dressy appeal. But despite their uniform appearance, not...

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May 8, 2025

An A-Z Guide to WatchGecko Military Nylon Straps

Your quick-reference guide to our best-selling nylon collection. This isn’t another explainer on what a military nylon strap is, instead, think of this guide as your shortcut to understanding the differences between each of the...

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March 26, 2025

Best Watch Straps for Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

The Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical is a time capsule from the 1970s—inspired by the W10 watches built for military aviators and issued to British armed forces, yet just as compelling on the wrist today. Its...

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March 21, 2025

Best Watch Straps for Zenith El Primero

When it comes to chronographs, few watches carry the same legendary status as the Zenith El Primero. As one of the first automatic chronographs ever made—and arguably one of the most revered—it’s a watch that’s...

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian Automatic

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March 17, 2025

Best Watch Straps for Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

It feels like only yesterday that the WatchGecko Team shipped out to Maidenhead in order to celebrate the launch of Christopher Ward’s C65 Dune Aeolian Collection at their shiny new HQ. The only sure fire...

Product Guides

February 21, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Watch Strap

If you’ve found yourself here, chances are you’re in the market for a replacement watch strap but aren’t quite sure where to start. With so many options in material, colour, and style, the search for...

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February 18, 2025

Best WatchGecko Leather Straps for Seiko Watches

Seiko’s legendary dive watches and field-ready classics have earned a cult following among watch enthusiasts. Whether it's the rugged charm of the Willard, the iconic lines of the SKX, or the vintage appeal of the...

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Magazine - Product Guides

Introducing: WatchGecko OctoPod System

Everything You Need To Know About Rubber Watch Straps

An A–Z Guide to WatchGecko Rubber Watch Straps

Best Leather Watch Straps for Breitling Superocean

An A-Z Guide to WatchGecko Mesh Watch Straps

An A-Z Guide to WatchGecko Military Nylon Straps

Best Watch Straps for Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Best Watch Straps for Zenith El Primero

Best Watch Straps for Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Watch Strap

Best WatchGecko Leather Straps for Seiko Watches