Magazine

February 18, 2025

Best WatchGecko Leather Straps for Seiko Watches

Seiko’s legendary dive watches and field-ready classics have earned a cult following among watch enthusiasts. Whether it's the rugged charm of the Willard, the iconic lines of the SKX, or the vintage appeal of the...

Industry News

February 17, 2025

Attend Watches and Wonders with The Watch Collectors’ Club

One thing that has traditionally been the preserve of only the most important and wealthy collectors is getting to go to Switzerland to see the headquarters, manufacturers, and top boutiques of the top brands. Starting...

Reviews

February 13, 2025

Reviewing The Mitch Mason Maelstrom Tales Of The Sea Dive Watch

A great colourway can transform a product entirely. Don’t believe me? Maybe the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Super 31 series can illustrate my point succinctly. That’s the same watch, 31 times over, with the only difference...

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...

Industry News

February 10, 2025

Introducing The Watch Collectors' Club

I'm sure you've been reading about watches for a while now. You've got your favourite podcast, YouTube channel or Forum that's entirely about watches. You like watching reviews and you love researching your favourite watches....

New Releases

February 7, 2025

Top 5 British Watchmakers’ Day Special Edition Watches

British Watchmakers’ Day 2025 is fast approaching, set to take place this March as a celebration of independent British horology. One of the most exciting aspects of the event is the exclusive lineup of limited-edition...

Praesidus Pathfinder 44 Bastogne Edition

Reviews

February 6, 2025

Praesidus Pathfinder 44: A Watch With History on Its Dial

Praesidus has built a strong reputation for crafting watches that are more than just instruments for telling time; they are tangible connections to pivotal moments in history. The brand’s dedication to honouring the military and...

Brand Focus

February 5, 2025

Best Rolex Submariner Alternatives Under £2000

The Rolex Sub is an iconic, trend-setting, and much-loved watch in the industry today. Unfortunately, it's super expensive, hard to get, and don’t even get me started on the Maxi dial sizes. So, what are the...

Product Guides

February 5, 2025

WatchGecko's Top 5 Military Nylon Straps

Nylon military style straps have been with us for over 50 years now and like many items born from the rigours of combat they are well tested and have proven to be highly effective. As...

Reviews

February 4, 2025

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Ink Dial Chronograph Limited Edition

If you want a good example of how to establish a popular micro brand, study AVI-8’s trajectory very closely. This is a brand that started off with a very clear concept and focused on achieving...

WatchGecko Ridge British Military Watch Strap

How To

February 3, 2025

5 Reasons To Buy Military Nylon Watch Straps

What is a Military-style strap? Put simply, it’s a practical, military-inspired watch strap that attaches separately to each of the watch’s lug bars for extra security in case one of the bars pops out. If...