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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...

It looks like the sort of place that should make Formula 1 cars or fighter jets. And that’s somewhat appropriate as the building is called ‘The Wing’, taking flight over the gentle Oxfordshire countryside near...

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...

With the Prospex SPB313, SPB315 and SPB317 dive watches, Seiko introduced a stylish new dive watch collection earlier this year. These watches are unquestionably among the greatest the Japanese company has released in recent years....

Over the last few days the UK has endured freezing temperatures. Last week, just for kicks, I snapped my Geckota Phalanx chilling in -6. These temperatures are rarely an issue for mechanical watches however if...

Timex offers a little bit of something for everyone, which is one of the reasons I am such a big fan of the brand. The breadth of Timex's line of products is astounding; it includes...

Back in February 2022 I strapped the then new ZULUDIVER Curved End Rubber MKII strap to my Rolex Explorer II. A strap we collectively judged at the time to be a bit of a ground...

When you are seeking a replacement strap for a vintage watch it’s interesting to take a moment to think about how the watch would have looked when first released, the unique era aesthetics of its...

Switzerland is, of course, the home of European watchmaking, but the next-most prominent country when it comes to creating watches is Germany. It’s a nation that’s famed for precision, order, and timekeeping just as much...

Swiss watchmaker Squale has unveiled the latest Super Squale line-up of watches, which features five new variants that fall firmly within the ‘skin diver’ category. This is a popular area that the Italian-Swiss firm has...