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January 1, 2025

The Best Microbrand Watch Release of 2024

We’ve already made our authors sweat by asking them to name just one contender for ‘Best Big Watch Brand of 2024’ but now it’s time for the microbrands to take the spotlight. It’s no small...

Watch Guides

December 31, 2024

New Year, New Watches: Watch Collecting Goals and Advice for 2025

As we step into 2025, the world of watch collecting continues to evolve, offering collectors—both seasoned enthusiasts and eager newcomers—exciting opportunities and fresh challenges. Whether your aim is to refine your collection, chase grail watches,...

Seiko Presage Classic Series in Delicate Cream Silk

New Releases

December 30, 2024

Best New Watch Releases December 2024

As the year draws to a close, the luxury watch world has delivered a dazzling finale with its new watch releases for December. At WatchGecko, we've been captivated by an array of exquisite timepieces that...

Reviews

December 28, 2024

First look at the Spinnaker Bradner Automatic

With a name like Spinnaker, you might expect this nautically-inspired company to produce a range of watches specifically designed for sailing. Instead, the Hong Kong-based brand produces watches that actually take in a wide variety...

Product Guides

December 26, 2024

The Best Winter Watch Straps for Your New Timepiece

The nights are dark, frost or snow is on the ground and Christmas has now been and gone. If you were lucky enough to unwrap a new watch on the big day, you’ve likely already...

Brand Focus

December 25, 2024

The Best Big Brand Watch Release of 2024

At this time of year we all tend to get a little nostalgic, keen not only to look forward at what the future of the horological industry holds for us all in 2025, but also...

Reviews

December 24, 2024

A piece of Australian history on your wrist: Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2

Australian watch firm Second Hour has recently burst onto our radar with an eclectic range of watches that effectively showcase the sheer variety of styles out there, and having recently had a chance to look...

Watch Guides

December 23, 2024

Top 5 Square Watches: 2024's biggest watch trend

At the end of last year the WatchGecko Team predicted that 2024 might just be the year of the square and, in the spirit of proving them right, the launch of the Patek Philippe Cubitus...

Tudor Black Bay Novelties Watches and Wonders 2024

Watch Guides

December 21, 2024

Rewind: Every Single 2024 Tudor Black Bay

In 2024, Tudor proved once again why the Black Bay collection remains its crown jewel. From subtle upgrades to bold new variations, this year’s releases redefined versatility and vintage charm for modern wrists. Whether you're...

Omega Seamaster on Black Leather Watch Strap

Product Guides

December 19, 2024

WatchGecko’s Best Black Leather Watch Straps

When it comes to upgrading or refreshing your timepiece, few options are as versatile and enduring as a black leather watch strap. Whether you’re dressing up for an evening out or aiming for understated sophistication...

Watch Guides

December 18, 2024

Affordable Alternatives for Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

A watch that’s been on my wish list for some time now is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (the 34mm Shades collection to be exact). It’s a beautiful watch in so many ways; it has...