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Anthony Peacock – WatchGecko Contributor

About the Author:

I’m passionate about a lot of things but especially cars, food, wine, film – and watches.

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Articles, reviews, and watch guides from the WatchGecko Magazine team.

As a writer and PR consultant, I’m lucky enough to travel the world and find inspiration from all sorts of amazing places. Sometimes I’m on my own and sometimes with others, but my timepiece is my constant companion.

Five watch brands that died…and five that survived

Brand Focus

March 24, 2024

Five watch brands that died…and five that survived

Time is enduring, but watches – and their makers – come and go. One of the biggest threats to their existence was the well-publicised ‘quartz crisis of the 1970s’, when new technology almost made the...

Industry News

April 9, 2025

Anthony's Highlights from Watches and Wonders 2025

It’s only the third time that you go to Watches and Wonders when you begin to make sense of it all. The first time is just a cacophony of noise, lights, and Champagne. The second...

Industry News

March 28, 2025

Rolex and Tudor Predictions for Watches & Wonders 2025

Watches and Wonders season is upon us once again, which means one thing: Rolex and Tudor are back to remind us who’s boss. Every year, the watch world holds its breath, wondering what fresh delights...

Reviews

March 18, 2025

Getting to know the Second Hour Mandala Mk3

We’ve already seen from previous releases how Second Hour is a watch company that likes to do things somewhat differently. And that philosophy begins with where the timepieces are born; not many watch brands come...

Industry News

February 27, 2025

Inside the Watch Collection of ‘Mr Rolex’ AKA Giuseppe Carli

Occasionally, you come across something – or someone – in the watchmaking world that is a true hidden gem. One of those people is Giuseppe Carli (AKA Mr. Rolex) the scion of a renowned family...

Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team

New Releases

February 18, 2025

IWC Schaffhausen drops a timepiece as tough as Toto Wolff

Formula 1 fans – whether through the Netflix ‘Drive to Survive’ series or lifelong aficionados – will already be familiar with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff from Austria: known by some insiders as ‘The Terminator’...

Brand Focus

February 12, 2025

Best Rolex GMT Master Alternatives Under £5000

GMT watches have always had an undeniable allure. There's something romantic about tracking time in multiple places at once—whether it's home, a favourite travel destination, or simply a reminder of someone far away. These watches...

Review

January 25, 2025

First look at the Second Hour Gin Clear Mk2

One of the wisest pieces of advice I was ever given at university was that: “you can never go wrong with gin.” This was a valuable pearl of wisdom offered by a very seasoned drinker,...

TAG Heuer Limited Edition Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Rallye 42mm

New Releases

January 24, 2025

LVMH Watch Week 2025 - Every New Watch Released by TAG Heuer

The epitome of speed, style, technology, and sophistication has always been Formula 1, and TAG Heuer has been at the forefront of the sport for years, both as a team sponsor – starting from the...

New Releases

January 15, 2025

First look: Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite

Omega’s Speedmaster is the most desirable watch on the planet. Discuss. There’s a strong case for saying so, because ever since Rolex prices and availability entered the stratosphere, the Speedmaster is the one true ‘grail’...

Reviews

December 28, 2024

First look at the Spinnaker Bradner Automatic

With a name like Spinnaker, you might expect this nautically-inspired company to produce a range of watches specifically designed for sailing. Instead, the Hong Kong-based brand produces watches that actually take in a wide variety...

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...