Magazine

February 7, 2024

Nodus Unity Review: Pink Blossom

If there’s one microbrand who have made me sit up and take notice in recent months, it would be Nodus. The Los Angeles-based brand have come out with some absolute corkers in the last year...

Introducing the Seiko Presage ‘Nausicäa of the Valley of the Wind’ Studio Ghibli Limited Edition

New Releases

February 7, 2024

Introducing the Seiko Presage ‘Nausicäa of the Valley of the Wind’ Studio Ghibli Limited Edition

Seiko has always been brilliant at honouring and bringing light to their Japanese heritage. They often take inspiration from nature, drawing from specific flora, mountains and views in the region. They are also well-known for...

Which GMT Watch Would You Take on Holiday and Why?

Brand Focus

February 7, 2024

Which GMT Watch Would You Take on Holiday and Why?

When it came to sitting down and deciding which, out of the rather spectacular bunch of GMT watches there are on the market, I’d choose to take on holiday with me, I set myself some...

Watch Guides

February 6, 2024

Richard’s Top 5 Space Watches

In 1974, Pioneer 11 passed closer to Jupiter than ever imagined. Flying a mere 26,000 miles from the planet, the probe took stunning close-up images which are still studied today. In the same period, Skylab...

Hands-on with the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph IW390703

Reviews

February 6, 2024

Hands-on with the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph IW390703

The stainless steel sports watch continues to reign supreme in the realm of horology and for IWC Schaffhausen, their Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph leads the genre in their portfolio. We’re very fortunate that for this...

Reviews

February 5, 2024

Squale 1521 Black PVD Review

Renowned for their expertise in crafting robust watches designed for the ocean's depths, Squale has introduced a bold and formidable addition to their line-up. The Squale 1521 Black PVD is not just a watch; it's...

Why the £200 Timex Marlin is More Important Than You Think

Brand Focus

February 5, 2024

Why the £200 Timex Marlin is More Important Than You Think

One of the most recognisable watch brands in history is Timex and their past is filled with plenty of spectacular releases. Most notably, their Marlin collection has allowed collectors with even the smallest of bank...

Mechanical Analogue Watches: A Simple Guide

Watch Guides

February 4, 2024

Mechanical Analogue Watches: A Simple Guide

Is a mechanical analogue watch right for your collection? Technology is constantly evolving and integrating with our lives, For me, the allure of a mechanical analogue watch is almost refreshing. It endures as a testament...

Watch Guides

February 3, 2024

Top 5 Dive Watches available from WatchGecko

Whether you are adventuring 50m below the ocean's surface or just like robust, well-made tool watches, dive models are arguably the most popular genre today. Many watches are called dive watches simply because they are...

My First Watch: Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Diamond Twist

Reviews

February 3, 2024

My First Watch: Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Diamond Twist

I’m probably not the only one, but there are a few watches I class as my “first”. Technically, my first ever timepiece was a plastic-cased Mickey Mouse watch I wore from around the ages of...

Best Rubber Straps for Omega Speedmaster

Product Guides

February 2, 2024

Best Rubber Straps for Omega Speedmaster

It’s hard not to overuse the word ‘icon’ when talking about watches, especially when there are so many important designs that have shaped the history of horology. But one watch we can quite comfortably call...