Magazine

July 28, 2023

Anthony's Top 5 Racing Watches under £2,000 in 2023

Racing watches, or motorsport watches, grew as an evolution of the pocket stopwatches that were originally used to time motorsport events in the early days, and then as an extension of the in-car clocks that...

Watch Guides

July 27, 2023

The Most Popular Watch Movements

What is a Watch Movement? It’s the ticking heart, or the engine if you like, of a timepiece. It is typically a quartz movement (battery-powered) or a mechanical movement (self-winding or manual-winding). There’s no shortage...

Reviews

July 27, 2023

Being a Nomad with the Nomadic

Naming a watch company after the Titanic wouldn’t have been a great omen. And that’s probably one reason Ireland’s first watchmaker decided to call their company after the Nomadic instead: the Titanic’s transport ship, also built in...

We need to talk about all these Colourful Watch Dials

Watch Guides

July 26, 2023

We need to talk about all these Colourful Watch Dials

There’s been a huge increase in luxury watch brands experimenting with new dial shades recently, hues that are totally different to what saturated the market ten years ago. Back then, it felt like 90% of men’s...

How To

July 25, 2023

Cleaning your Watch: It's Easy!

Many people avoid cleaning their watch because they're afraid of damaging it, but the likelihood of damage is far greater if you don't. Your watch, including the bracelet or strap, are in constant contact with...

Christopher Ward Bel Canto Strap Showcase

Product Guides

July 24, 2023

Christopher Ward Bel Canto Strap Showcase

When you've been lucky enough to handle the Christopher Ward Bel Canto, you might think there is no way that you can perfect this machine further. It is, in every measurable way, a work of...

Reviews

July 24, 2023

Christopher Ward Bel Canto

Pure horology really is a work of art and goes beyond the creation of simply a functional timepiece. Haute horology aims to produce a beautiful machine with such complexity that there is an element of awe...

Baltic HMS 003 Dress Watch: A Stellar Design

New Releases

July 22, 2023

Baltic HMS 003 Dress Watch: A Stellar Design

Combining a captivating blend of contemporary style and vintage allure, the HMS timepieces offer a glimpse into the past while embracing the future. Exuding inspiration from the 1940s, these dress watches are meticulously crafted to...

Don's Top 5 Dive Watches under £2,000 in 2023

Watch Guides

July 21, 2023

Don's Top 5 Dive Watches under £2,000 in 2023

As you know, the 'Top 5' series is a WatchGecko team series, but as a diver, my choice may seem odd to others in the team. Divers look for different things in a watch and...

Are These the Most Divisive Oris Watches? – ProPilot X Kermit vs Aquis Hölstein Edition

Reviews

July 20, 2023

Are These the Most Divisive Oris Watches? – ProPilot X Kermit vs Aquis Hölstein Edition

The introduction of the new ProPilot X Kermit Edition and Aquis Hölstein Edition 2023 by Oris has sparked mixed reactions among watch enthusiasts. While some appreciate the bold direction taken by Oris with these timepieces...

Marloe Astro – A very different Moonwatch

Reviews

July 19, 2023

Marloe Astro – A very different Moonwatch

If you are looking for a watch that is inspired by the golden age of NASA space missions, then you may be considering a Bulova Lunar Pilot or, if you have the budget, an Omega Speedmaster. These are the only...