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As part of the Christmas watch swap, now on the YouTube channel, Anthony Peacock and I bequeathed two treasured watches to each another for the 2022 Christmas holiday period. I gave Anthony my Breitling Blackbird and he...

Way back when the UK was warm I took my Blue dial Geckota Steel Edition Sea Hunter out for a hike... Geckota Sea Hunter Steel Edition Blue - Credit WatchGecko I genuinely love this watch....

The Boldr Odyssey GMT - Ultimate Field Test Recently, my good friend Richard at WatchGecko gave me a Boldr Odyssey Freediver GMT to play with and said, “Do your worst!” Well, what could I say?...

Very occasionally, you get those moments that persuade you time has stood still. And one of them came recently, when we unwrapped a package that had been lovingly sent to us by Watches of Lancashire...

In certain circles Marathon watches are well known but you would struggle to find a retailer in a UK shopping mall...

The grail watch I never knew I wanted...

Nearly two years ago we reviewed the latest incarnation of the Omega Seamaster 38mm Aqua-Terra and speculated how it was a Rolex Datejust killer. In every measurable way the Omega was better than the Rolex...

We are always keen to get Phalanx Tactical watches into professional hands for testing. Some months ago we met a UK solider who is also a real watch enthusiast. A perfect match. As he is on...

The lure of GMT watches Overseas travel prior to Wi-Fi and mobile phones was rather exciting. It was an era when commercial aircraft were gleaming silver metal; arguably more visceral as you were totally disconnected...

In fine tradition the WatchGecko Magazine team are sharing their thoughts on the departing year with regards to the world of watches. Kick back and join us as we cast a retrospective, chronometer certified, eye on...

In 2023 I am setting out on a quest to find the ultimate Field Watch. I plan to test drive some of the classics like the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical and others you may be...