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Articles, reviews, and watch guides from the WatchGecko Magazine team.

Chris brings his passion for horology to WatchGecko. With a sharp eye for specs and real-world performance, he reviews timepieces with honesty and depth. Follow his journey on the WatchGecko YouTube channel for hands-on insights and unfiltered opinions on the best watches at every price point.

What to expect at British Watchmaker's Day 2026

Industry News

January 28, 2026

What to expect at British Watchmakers' Day 2026

It’s that time of year again, the Christmas tree is down, the new year’s resolutions have now gone out of the window and we’re back on the daily grind of wistfully saving watches we are...

Watch Guides

January 7, 2026

The History of the Rolex Submariner Part Three - Modernisation & Innovation

Welcome back to the WatchGecko magazine! Happy New Year all of you watch heroes and nerds, I hope whatever your resolutions for the new year that it also includes a healthy (or unhealthy dependant on...

The History of the Rolex Submariner Part Two: Mainstream Adoption

Watch Guides

November 13, 2025

The History of the Rolex Submariner Part Two: Mainstream Adoption

Welcome back watch heroes and nerds to what is a deep dive (pun absolutely intended) into arguably the world’s most iconic timepiece the Rolex Submariner. If you haven’t read part one yet - firstly, what...

Watch Guides

October 15, 2025

The History of the Rolex Submariner Part One: From Concept to Military Issue

In the annuals of history one watch stands out as being possibly the most iconic and arguably most important. Its adorned the wrist of explorers, soldiers, divers, fictional spies and of course celebrities. Simply put...

Fears x Studio Underd0g Manhattan. Credi - WatchGecko

Industry News

October 14, 2025

How to Get the Most Out of WindUp NYC 2025

Over 10,000 watch lovers, 150 brands and 3 days - this is the world’s largest watch fair and it’s coming back for its 10th year. Starting on Friday October 17th through to Sunday October 19th,...

Industry News

October 13, 2025

Why is the Bristol Watch Show so Special?

The South West’s biggest watch show is back and bigger than ever. Thats right folks - the Bristol Watch Show is back for its second year after the roaring success of 2024. Because I was...

Watch Guides

September 22, 2025

10 Best Milestone Watches for Every Stage of Life

If I could pick a watch to mark each milestone in life, what would they be? Funny you should ask, because I’ve got some ideas — running all the way from under £100 to well...

Watch Guides

August 12, 2025

Chris' Top 10 Field Watches Under £2,000

From arguably the king of field watches, the Rolex Explorer, to the popular—and even my personal favourite—Hamilton Khaki Automatic, we all seem to love field watches. There’s something about the simple layout, rugged charm and...

Brand Focus

February 28, 2025

Tudor Black Bay: 54 vs. 58 vs. 41 – Which Should You Choose?

The Tudor Black Bay collection has cemented itself as one of the most desirable modern dive watch lines, offering vintage-inspired aesthetics, robust build quality, and reliable in-house movements. But with multiple sizes and variations available,...

Squale Vs. Aquastar - Tudor Black Bay Alternative

Watch Guides

February 19, 2025

Squale vs. Aquastar: Battle of the Tudor Black Bay Alternatives

The Tudor Black Bay is one of the most successful and influential watch lines in modern history. Its blend of vintage-inspired design, rugged dive watch heritage, and high-end specifications has made it a favourite among...

Brand Focus

February 5, 2025

Best Rolex Submariner Alternatives Under £2000

The Rolex Sub is an iconic, trend-setting, and much-loved watch in the industry today. Unfortunately, it's super expensive, hard to get, and don’t even get me started on the Maxi dial sizes. So, what are the...