Magazine - Jon Quinn

Leather is often described as if it ages in a single, predictable way. We talk about patina as though it’s guaranteed, as though every strap will darken, soften and improve at the same pace.

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...

WatchGecko is delighted to announce the exclusive UK 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 heritage.Set to...

There are some stories that just stick with you. Take Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, for example. In 1912, Shackleton set sail for the Antarctic, only for his ship to become trapped in ice and eventually sink...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you’re familiar with the WatchGecko Store it’s likely that you’ve heard talk of our Highley Leather Strap family. Whether we’re pairing it with popular luxury watches (of which it fits plenty) or showing it...