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August 10, 2018

What is a Tourbillon Watch? – The History of the Tourbillon

Affordable tourbillon watches have never been more accessible. But what is a tourbillon movement and why should you add a tourbillon watch to your watch collection?

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April 10, 2018

Are Swiss Made Watches 'Better'?

Does Swiss Made really matter anymore? A year after the latest changes to Swissness laws, read the Geckota team’s take on Swiss made watches…

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March 8, 2018

The Military Chronograph Wristwatch

Let's explore the military chronograph, concentrating on chronograph wristwatches used for military purposes by ground forces...

What Features do the Best Dive Watches Under £1000 Have? - The Divers Watch Essentials

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December 17, 2017

What Features do the Best Dive Watches Under £1000 Have? - The Divers Watch Essentials

What features should you look for in the best dive watches under £1000? Discover the features of the best affordable dive watches...

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December 11, 2017

How Do I Pick The Best Watch Strap?

What should you consider when choosing the best watch straps for your watch and your lifestyle? Our guide will help. Click to discover more…

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December 8, 2017

Why I Love The Breitling Navitimer

My brief this month? To write about a watch that I like but don’t own. There’s a challenge if ever there was one. During my watch education over the last 18 months....

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December 4, 2017

The appeal of Microbrand Watches

Microbrand watches are enjoying unprecedented popularity. What’s the appeal of these affordable watches and the watch companies behind them?

One watch collection - What watch to buy?

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July 5, 2017

One watch collection - What watch to buy?

If you could only own one watch, what would it be? In this post, WatchGecko copywriter Al Hidden answers the age-old watch collectors’ question…

Starting a Watch Collection & Best Affordable Watch Brands

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June 16, 2017

Starting a Watch Collection & Best Affordable Watch Brands

Plus best affordable watch brands. Read what happened when a copywriter started writing for an affordable watch brand and built a watch collection from scratch…

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June 15, 2017

Customer Service Information for UK Customers

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June 5, 2017

What is a Tachymeter

What is a tachymeter and how to use a Tachymeter? Discover the answer as we demystify this most important part of racing chronograph design language....