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The 1970s featured a myriad of design ideas new to the watch industry, some of which became icons and some of which simply faded into irrelevance. Or so we thought. Time has shown over and...

A good rubber watch strap should be able to take a beating without looking like it was designed solely for one. That balance between genuine performance and everyday wearability is exactly where the new HydraWeave...

There are some watch straps that completely change the character of a watch the moment you fit them. The new Sorrel Alcantara® watch strap is designed to do exactly that, bringing together an unusually soft...

There’s a different vibe to Geneva Watch Days compared to Watches and Wonders. One is very much a structured event: held within the city’s Palexpo (albeit with other adjacent shows cropping up at the same...

In 1926 a new watch brand is born in the small town of Grenchen, Switzerland. One with high aspirations and a clear vision of the future. In the 1930s the brand begun producing watches under...

As the British summer draws to a close we are treated to a flurry of sport-focused watch releases. Which did come as a surprise to me, I had assumed that with so many taking holiday...

Some products happen quickly. Others take time. The OCTOPOD Titanium Clasp System falls firmly into the second category.For years, customers have asked us one question more than almost any other: “When are you making a...

There are plenty of ways to change the character of a watch, but few do it quite as effectively as a shark mesh bracelet. Distinctive, substantial and immediately recognisable, this style of stainless-steel watch strap...

For most watch enthusiasts, deciding which watch to take away is rarely straightforward. Do you go for the dependable dive watch that can handle days by the pool? A classic dress watch for evenings out?...

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...