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Tom Cox – WatchGecko Contributor

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

What started as a childhood interest became years of collecting. With a love for everything from Swiss luxury to microbrands, modern to vintage, I aim to share my passion and knowledge of watches to inspire others and encourage us all to keep wearing them.

Reviews

April 28, 2025

Hands-On Serica Parade Watch Review

I love Paris. The architecture, the food, the River Seine, the effortless style and… did I mention the food? With a rich history and culture, it’s no surprise that a watch brand born in this...

Reviews

August 21, 2025

Zero West S5e and S6e Spitfire Escape Review & Best Straps

The Supermarine Spitfire is possibly the most iconic aircraft of all time. Elegant, acrobatic, powerful, and fast, it has captured the imagination since it first flew in the fight to defend Great Britain. Hampshire based...

Sinn 903 St B E II Navigation Chronograph

Industry News

August 19, 2025

Sinn 903 St II Wins Armbanduhren Watch of the Year 2025

Sinn Spezialuhren is proud to announce that the Sinn 903 St II has been awarded “Watch of the Year” 2025 by Armbanduhren, one of Germany’s most respected watch magazines. Voted for directly by its readers,...

How To

August 19, 2025

How to Cut Your Rubber Watch Strap to Size

Cut-to-size rubber straps are a great way to get a perfect, tailored fit — but we know the idea of taking scissors to a brand-new strap can feel daunting. The good news? With a few...

Reviews

August 14, 2025

Reviewing The Ball x Oracle Time Engineer II Dazzle

Ball have been making watches for over 130 years. They’re steeped in history, being responsible for making some of the most accurate timepieces of their day during the development of the railroads in the United...

Reviews

August 9, 2025

NOMOS Club Campus - Hands-On Review

Nomos Glashütte, a brand that has been around since the early 1990s, has seen a surge in popularity in the last 5 years or so. Thanks in part to a growing love for their watches...

Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Watch Review

Reviews

August 7, 2025

Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Watch Review

The team at Time+Tide know how to put on a party. They also know how to design a watch. This latest collaboration with legendary Swiss brand Zenith is a testament to both. This is the...

New Releases

August 5, 2025

Introducing the CIGA design Blue Planet II Atlantic Edition

The CIGA design Blue Planet II – award winning design, innovative time telling, and a watch that serves as a reminder of the natural beauty of the planet that we call home. The journey of...

Reviews

August 1, 2025

Grand Seiko SLGB003G Ice Forest: Hands-On Review

Grand Seiko is possibly one of the most underrated watch brands today. I know that they’ve had a cult-like following for many years and that the love for the brand has grown very quickly with...

New Releases

July 31, 2025

Seiko x Datsun: Three New Prospex Speedtimer Watches

The ties between motorsport and horology seem to be as strong as they’ve ever been. And the latest limited-edition release from Seiko in collaboration with Datsun highlights that. These watches commemorate the launch of both...

New Releases

July 31, 2025

Best New Watch Release Highlights July 2025

July has been an exciting month for watch releases with everything from vintage reissues to modern marvels entering the mix. Omega, as predicted, released another Seamaster Diver 300m with the only change being the orange...

Reviews

July 23, 2025

Hegid Modular Watch Collection - Hands-On Review

As watch collectors, we're always on the hunt for that all-rounder—the piece that looks just as sharp under a dinner jacket as it does while you're taking the bins out in joggers. The challenge? Many...