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WatchGecko Top Choice Series

March 19, 2024

Quartz Watches You Need to Know About

Quartz watches have long been celebrated, and it’s no wonder why. They offer precision, durability, and affordability.Even as watchmaking evolves, quartz timepieces remain a staple for casual wearers and enthusiasts alike. In fact, with advancements...

WatchGecko Top Choice Series

March 18, 2024

The Best Watch Dial Textures Over 10k

Czapek & Cie. Passage de Drake The “Stairway to Heaven” pattern of the Passage de Drake’s flinqué dial is one of the best modern dial canvases going. With the addition of the longer indices that...

WatchGecko Top Choice Series

March 15, 2024

Neil's Top 5 Budget Watches

Money has always been a deciding factor when it comes to collecting anything. So where do you start, should you save hundreds or thousands to start your watch collection? Well, you could, if you’re lucky...

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March 13, 2024

The Best Watch Dial Textures Under 5k

Seiko Save the Ocean Prospex Glacier ‘Save The Ocean’ Turtle 110th Anniversary Edition - Credit Seiko One of the most joyful annual events in the industry is Seiko’s yearly release of a new “Save the...

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March 10, 2024

Neil's Favourite Calendar Watches

In the realm of watches, their primary role is undoubtedly to tell time. However, the calendar watch functionality extends to providing information about the day, date, month, and in some cases, even the year. There...

The Top Five Rolex Watches for Explorers: Explorer II, GMT Master II, and more

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March 5, 2024

The Top Five Rolex Watches for Explorers: Explorer II, GMT Master II, and more

Rolex attracts buyers from all walks of life. The brand’s superpower is that its reputation as a maker of luxury commodities and status symbols is, perhaps, more important than the watches it makes. But despite...

The Top Rolex Model NOT To Buy Right Now

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March 2, 2024

The Top Rolex Model NOT To Buy Right Now

Controversial? Maybe. But isn’t it about time we talked about the top Rolex model to avoid (and why you might want to) rather than simply tooting the Crown’s horn at every opportunity? Let me lay...

The Top Five Rolex Watches for Experienced Collectors

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February 29, 2024

The Top Five Rolex Watches for Experienced Collectors

Here’s a rundown of some of the most interesting and desirable Rolex models from Rolex’s history, including three discontinued models, and two from the current collection that might appeal to the more well-versed collector looking...

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February 28, 2024

Top 5 Salmon Watch Dials

The salmon watch dial has been a mainstay in the world of watches for as long as I can remember. The copper, pinkish hue is a nice departure from an industry full of monochromatic designs...

Top 5 Dress Watches Available at WatchGecko

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February 25, 2024

Top 5 Dress Watches Available at WatchGecko

While we all think we know what a dress watch is, the reality may differ. A dress watch need not be a 34mm slim gold model with a delicate leather strap. It could be a simple...

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February 23, 2024

Corbin's Top 5 Sports Watches

The ideal sports watch should blend functionality, style, technology, and design. But with so many options to choose from, how can you identify the best sports watches on the market? I’ve combined through dozens of...