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Mingma Gyaba "David" Sherpa at K2. Credit - Ocean to Orbit

November 6, 2025

Mingma Gyabu “David” Sherpa - Record Breaking Himalayan Legend

About Mingma Gyabu “David” Sherpa Name: Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (aka Mingma David). Born: 16 May 1989, Taplejung District, Nepal. Roles: Mountaineer, rescue climber, expedition guide, co‑founder of Elite Exped. Mingma Gyaba "David" Sherpa at K2. Credit - Ocean to Orbit...

Brand Focus

October 30, 2025

Ocean To Orbit Himalayan Project - Now Available for Pre-Order on WatchGecko

WatchGecko is delighted to announce the exclusive UK pre-order launch of the Ocean To Orbit Himalayan Project - a remarkable new collection of expedition-ready tool watches that combine rugged engineering, premium materials, and genuine mountaineering...

Second Hour Watches Gin Clear MkII Ripple Edition

Brand Focus

July 5, 2025

Second Hour Watches Gin Clear MkII Ripple Edition

To mark five years since the original Second Hour Gin Clear launch, Second Hour unveiled the Ripple Edition - featuring hypnotic dial textures that mimic rippling water, available in bold Blue and Red, plus a...

PURNIMA SHRESTHA CLIMBS TO THE SUMMIT OF LHOTSE

Brand Focus

June 22, 2025

Mount Lhotse: The Silent Giant of the Himalayas

Rising to a staggering 8,516 meters (27,940 feet), Mount Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world. Located right next to Mount Everest, it shares much of Everest’s route and base camp, yet it retains...

Brand Focus

June 21, 2025

All About Ocean To Orbit

Founded in late 2020 by David DeWitt (formerly at Ford) and Siddhartha Kazami (formerly at Toyota), Ocean To Orbit emerged from a simple conversation. The pair shared a mutual passion for mechanical watches and a...

PURNIMA WITH SHERPA NIMA, RESTING WHILE ACCLIMATISING AT BASE CAMP

Brand Focus

June 15, 2025

Purnima Shrestha: From Photojournalist to Himalayan Trailblazer

Born in Arughat, Gorkha, Nepal, Purnima Shrestha began life far from the glacial peaks she’d eventually ascend. Raised in a farming community, her story transformed dramatically after covering the Everest Marathon in 2017 as a...

Second Hour Watches Gin Clear MK2 Ripple

Brand Focus

June 7, 2025

Second Hour Watches: Where Design & Craftsmanship Meet Timeless Elegance

Based in vibrant Melbourne, Second Hour Watches is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Peter & Akira, who launched the brand in early 2019. United by a passion for mechanical timekeeping and design excellence, they set...

Brand Focus

June 3, 2025

Everything you need to know about Boldr

The Singapore-based Boldr Supply Company has carved out an enviable position in the watch market in a relatively short period, selling rugged, high-spec, adventurous watches with a unique design flair. Offering state-of-the-art field watches like...

Product Guides

June 25, 2023

Three Cutting-Edge Watches from Boldr

Rally SRW - The Perfect Companion for Adventure Seekers Gear up for your wildest escapades with the Rally SRW by Boldr. This rugged timepiece is built to withstand the most demanding environments, making it the...

New Releases

June 24, 2023

Introducing the BOLDR x Nitecore T-Rex

In a groundbreaking fusion of innovation and practicality, we proudly present the T-Rex Watch-Torch Combo, a revolutionary device that brings together the convenience of a watch and the power of a torch. The T-Rex timepiece...

Out and About with the Boldr Odyssey Freediver GMT

Reviews

January 27, 2023

Out and About with the Boldr Odyssey Freediver GMT

The Boldr Odyssey GMT - Ultimate Field Test Recently, my good friend Richard gave me a Boldr Odyssey Freediver GMT to play with and said, “Do your worst!” Well, what could I say? But before...