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June 16, 2023

Richard's Top 5 Adventure and Survival Watches under £2,000 in 2023

This feature is kicking off a new series of Top Five Watches spilt into well known categories. This is an exciting project as all the WatchGecko guest authors are involved covering different Top Fives with...

Introducing Our Latest Edition: The Geckota Ocean-Scout

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June 15, 2023

Introducing Our Latest Edition: The Geckota Ocean-Scout

From the earliest days of human exploration, crossing the oceans has been integral to discovering new worlds. Whether we study with awe the skills of ancient mariners plying the seas using celestial navigation or marvel...

Introducing the Oris Aquis Small Second Date

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June 15, 2023

Introducing the Oris Aquis Small Second Date

Here at WatchGecko, we’ve long been fans of the Oris selection of dive watches, particularly the evergreen Aquis. But as of recently, you can get it with quite a different look. Introducing the Oris Aquis...

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June 13, 2023

What is Pull-Up Leather? [Updated 2023]

Pull-up leather watch straps are popular among watch enthusiasts who value a vintage and rugged aesthetic. These watch straps are crafted from high-quality leather, typically full-grain cowhide or buffalo hide and undergo a unique tanning...

Squale 1521 at a Bargain Price? Keep Reading!

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June 13, 2023

Squale 1521 at a Bargain Price? Keep Reading!

Every month we bring you our top selection of the Nearly New watches available from WatchGecko. Normally we like to vary the brands but we are making an exception this month. We're staying with just...

The Evolution of the Field Watch - The Nite Atlas

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June 12, 2023

The Evolution of the Field Watch - The Nite Atlas

At WatchGecko, we have never shied away from our love of field watches After all, every field watch that we hold today has within it DNA from some of the greatest outdoor and military watches...

Rare Philippe Dufour Timepiece to be Auctioned by Christie's Geneva

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June 11, 2023

Rare Philippe Dufour Timepiece to be Auctioned by Christie's Geneva

Philippe Dufour, the renowned master craftsman-watchmaker and living legend of Haute Horlogerie, has astounded discerning collectors worldwide by offering a unique opportunity to acquire one of his prized timepieces. In celebration of his 75th birthday,...

Formex Essence ThirtyNine Automatic Chronometer – Mother-of-Sky Special Edition.

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June 9, 2023

Formex Essence ThirtyNine Automatic Chronometer – Mother-of-Sky Special Edition.

Back in February 2021 Formex launched a reduced size 39 mm version of their popular 43mm Essence watch. The ThirtyNine hit the market with the same outstanding detail and build quality as the original model...

June 8, 2023

The Origin of the Species - a 1950s Omega Seamaster

As strange as it might sound, the iconic Omega Seamaster never used to have that much to do with the sea, except in an abstract sense. Before the Seamaster Professional came along in the late...

An Authentic New WW2 Watch - 2023 Praesidus A-11

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June 6, 2023

An Authentic New WW2 Watch - 2023 Praesidus A-11

A few years ago, WatchGecko made early contact with the US-based brand Praesidus regarding their contemporary take on an American WW2 icon, the A-11 military watch. As we mark the 79th Anniversary of D-Day, it seems a...

Sinn 105 St Sa UTC W wins the iF Design Award 2023

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June 5, 2023

Sinn 105 St Sa UTC W wins the iF Design Award 2023

Sinn Spezialuhren, manufacturer of high-quality mechanical watches, can be pleased about another award. A watch from Sinn Spezialuhren was awarded the iF Design Award 2023, making it one of the prize winners of the world-renowned...