Magazine

December 26, 2024

The Best Winter Watch Straps for Your New Timepiece

The nights are dark, frost or snow is on the ground and Christmas has now been and gone. If you were lucky enough to unwrap a new watch on the big day, you’ve likely already...

Brand Focus

December 25, 2024

The Best Big Brand Watch Release of 2024

At this time of year we all tend to get a little nostalgic, keen not only to look forward at what the future of the horological industry holds for us all in 2025, but also...

Reviews

December 24, 2024

A piece of Australian history on your wrist: Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2

Australian watch firm Second Hour has recently burst onto our radar with an eclectic range of watches that effectively showcase the sheer variety of styles out there, and having recently had a chance to look...

Watch Guides

December 23, 2024

Top 5 Square Watches: 2024's biggest watch trend

At the end of last year the WatchGecko Team predicted that 2024 might just be the year of the square and, in the spirit of proving them right, the launch of the Patek Philippe Cubitus...

Tudor Black Bay Novelties Watches and Wonders 2024

Watch Guides

December 21, 2024

Rewind: Every Single 2024 Tudor Black Bay

In 2024, Tudor proved once again why the Black Bay collection remains its crown jewel. From subtle upgrades to bold new variations, this year’s releases redefined versatility and vintage charm for modern wrists. Whether you're...

Omega Seamaster on Black Leather Watch Strap

Product Guides

December 19, 2024

WatchGecko’s Best Black Leather Watch Straps

When it comes to upgrading or refreshing your timepiece, few options are as versatile and enduring as a black leather watch strap. Whether you’re dressing up for an evening out or aiming for understated sophistication...

Watch Guides

December 18, 2024

Affordable Alternatives for Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

A watch that’s been on my wish list for some time now is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (the 34mm Shades collection to be exact). It’s a beautiful watch in so many ways; it has...

Product Guides

December 17, 2024

Why Is the WatchGecko Radstock Genuine Leather Watch Strap Right for You?

The WatchGecko Radstock Leather Strap collection embodies timeless charm and rugged elegance, offering a range of vintage-inspired designs perfect for transforming any timepiece. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes the Radstock straps a standout...

Reviews

December 16, 2024

Louis Erard Régulateur Gravé Hands-On Review

For a brand more and more known for its collaborations than its core offering, Louis Erard impresses with this solo effort. Le Régulateur Gravé Noir is a sleek, stylish, sympathetically sized watch that veers very...

Product Guides

December 14, 2024

Best Brown Leather Watch Straps

A luxury watch is more than just a way to tell the time—it’s an extension of your personality, a glimpse into your taste, and often, a cherished companion through life’s moments. But even the most...

Reviews

December 12, 2024

Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean MkII: confounding expectations

Crafter Blue isn’t a name that I knew much about before, so it was a pleasant surprise to open the presentation box of the Mechanic Ocean MkII and be confronted with a rather good looking...