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July 17, 2025

Top 5 Leather Straps for The Tudor Black Bay 58 [UPDATED 2025]

At WatchGecko, we love crafting high-quality, durable watch straps that perfectly complement a wide range of timepieces. That’s especially true when it comes to a watch as versatile and customisable as the Tudor Black Bay...

Brand Focus

July 16, 2025

Christopher Ward’s U.S. Mission: Time for a British Invasion

**Imagine, if you will, the following being spoken with an English accent but a Texas drawl, at a bar outside Dallas.** "Alright, picture this — you're wearin' a watch that looks like it should set...

Brand Focus

July 15, 2025

Sinn 903 vs Navitimer: Why It’s More Than an Homage

“Is the Sinn 903 actually a Navitimer?” I hear you cry. Well—sort of. The full story involves a bit of a history lesson, tracing back to the original Breitling Navitimer and the dramatic twists the...

Watch Guides

July 11, 2025

Europe vs USA: Who Has Better Taste in Watch Collecting?

There are many great rivalries in this world—Coke vs. Pepsi, Beatles vs. Stones, New York bagels vs. literally anything else. But in the watch world, one of the most entertaining divides is the quiet culture...

Watch Guides

July 10, 2025

Top 6 Budget Integrated Bracelet Sports Watches Under £1,500

Integrated bracelet sports watches have become fairly ubiquitous in the industry. I’ve got a Tissot PRX, as well as the Christopher Ward 12 Ti—but despite this being a list of budget integrated bracelet watches, neither...

Watch Guides

July 8, 2025

Ones to Watch: Independent French Watchmakers

For the past decade or so, France has been quietly making its way back onto the horological map. The scene here is shaped by new, small, and revived historical brands. While the watches aren’t always...

Product Guides

July 8, 2025

Which Metal Watch Band Is Right For You? [Updated 2025]

Once the wristwatch took over from the pocket watch, the question of how to wear it quickly gave rise to all kinds of creative solutions. Today, we tend to group watch attachments into four main...

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...

Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin III Time Eater

New Releases

July 4, 2025

Need-to-Know Watch Releases from June 2025

With June now behind us, the month has delivered an exciting wave of new releases blending fresh colour palettes, innovative designs, and thoughtful revivals. From vintage-inspired field watches refreshed with bold summer hues to sleek...

Reviews

July 3, 2025

Isotope Chronograph Moonshot Mission Log

MISSION ENTRY: ISOTOPE PROJECT: MOONSHOT REVIEW Codename: Terra Maris Commander: Chris Antzoulis, Reporting for Duty Isotope Chronograph Moonshot Terra Marris. Credit - WatchGecko DISCOVERY The sky hadn’t cracked when it arrived. There were no celestial...

Product Guides

July 2, 2025

Best Watch Straps For Tudor Black Bay GMT [Updated 2025]

Choosing a strap for a GMT is always an excuse to have a bit of fun. These watches tend to lean into colour more than most — and that pop of contrast is often the...