Rob Nudds – WatchGecko Contributor

About the Author:

Having previously written for aBlogtoWatch, Fratello, Time & Tide, Grail Watch, SJX, Get Bezel, Borro Blog, Jomashop, Bob's Watches, Skolorr, Oracle Time, and Revolution USA, Rob currently co-hosts The Real Time Show Podcast, as well as working with several brands as a consultant in the fields of brand building, product development, global retail strategy, and communications.

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

Watch Guides

February 26, 2025

Top 5 Budget Watches for New Collectors Under £1,000 [UPDATED 2025]

So, you've dipped your toes into the world of watches with a solid budget-friendly pick, and now you're ready for the next step. Maybe your first watch sparked a deeper appreciation for mechanical movements, or...

New Releases

June 3, 2025

Introducing the Monceau Model 01: Hands-On Review

Who needs another microbrand, eh? I ask myself that question almost every day. To be honest, it’s partly why I haven’t started my own, but every time a new name comes on the scene and...

Reviews

April 23, 2025

Introducing the Christopher Ward C12 Loco

As a watch journalist, this is what you dream of. It happens less often than I’d like to admit, but when an email lands in your inbox containing images of a new timepiece so striking...

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Industry News

April 10, 2025

Time To Watches 2025 Round-Up: Villa Sarasin Brings With It A Whole New Vibe

Seventy-seven brands. Forty-two podcast interviews. Six days of near-relentless sun. The fact I’m still awake and able to type is a miracle. Sleep-deprived and mentally overloaded, I find myself looking forward to the wonderful experiences...

Watch Guides

March 19, 2025

Five Hype Watches and Alternatives You Should Buy Instead

The watch world loves a hype piece — those iconic, sought-after models that dominate wishlists and waitlists alike. But what if you could get the style and charm of these heavy-hitters without the sky-high prices...

Brand Focus

March 13, 2025

What Makes Cartier Watches Special?

As one of the most visible and recognised brands in the world (within and without the watch industry), there can be no doubt that Cartier has been doing a lot of things right since its...

Watch Guides

March 11, 2025

The Best Digital Watches for Every Budget in 2025

When it comes to digital watches, the sheer variety out there is enough to make your head spin. From bargain bin legends to futuristic masterpieces, while some of them are simple, no-fuss timekeepers, others are...

Reviews

February 25, 2025

Introducing the Xeric Timeline Retrograde: Hands-On Review

In watchmaking, as some may say of life, being noticed is everything. Standing out from the crowd can make all the difference. But, as I’m sure you’ll all remember from school, being noticed, being known,...

New Releases

February 20, 2025

Introducing the Arcanaut ARC II — D'Arc Roast Limited Edition

Full Disclosure: I (Rob) am a co-owner of Arcanaut and work with the company as its head of brand development. The following is a presentation of our recently released Arcanaut D’Arc Roast model, the latest...

Reviews

February 13, 2025

Reviewing The Mitch Mason Maelstrom Tales Of The Sea Dive Watch

A great colourway can transform a product entirely. Don’t believe me? Maybe the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Super 31 series can illustrate my point succinctly. That’s the same watch, 31 times over, with the only difference...

Reviews

February 4, 2025

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Ink Dial Chronograph Limited Edition

If you want a good example of how to establish a popular micro brand, study AVI-8’s trajectory very closely. This is a brand that started off with a very clear concept and focused on achieving...