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Here in the UK, we are experiencing a true summer. Not like the last couple of years that have been overcast and rainy, but a summer filled with sunshine. But with sunshine, comes heat and...

Fresh tones. Timeless character. The Highley strap evolves. Few straps earn the status of a true staple, but the Original Vintage Highley has done exactly that. A consistent favourite within the WatchGecko collection, it has...

A humble component that is often overlooked in the watch world but important nonetheless and plays a far bigger role than many people realise. But which variation is the best, traditional or quick release? Let’s...

A great watch deserves an equally considered companion. Enter the Cortez Vintage Racing Watch Strap, a piece that speaks not only to craftsmanship, but to the confidence of well-made design rooted in traditional leatherworking and...

June has delivered one of those wonderfully mixed months in horology. The kind where serious collectors are quietly rearranging their wish lists while the rest of us are spotting genuinely exciting, attainable pieces that don’t...

There are few brands in independent modern watchmaking quite like Yema, from its humble beginnings in 1940’s France, the company built its reputation producing capable tool watches for divers, pilots, and adventurers. In fact models...

The Rolex Datejust is arguably one of the most iconic watches of all time. From its inception in 1945 to celebrate the 40 th anniversary of Rolex, it introduced a new standard for luxury watches....

Farer has never been a brand content to colour inside the lines. Which is why today they still remain as one of my personal favourites and most exciting brands in the watch scene.  While many...

I think it’s fair to say that watches marketed towards sailing and yachting spend far more time posing on teak decks than they do helping anyone actually sail a boat. That's not necessarily a criticism....

Hands on Horology ran for its second year and despite the first show being a major success, somehow the team at Oracle Time managed to exceed expectations even further. The show turned out to be...

In the world of watch straps, few designs have achieved the enduring appeal of the Milanese mesh bracelet. Its origins trace back centuries, yet its relevance today feels stronger than ever. At WatchGecko, where heritage...