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Introducing the Headland Seaqual® Watch Strap
There are some watch straps that completely change the character of a watch the moment you fit them. The new Headland…
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The Best New Watch Releases from September 2026
September played host to Geneva Watch Days, one of the world's premier watch events. But none of these watches were…
Introducing the Fresco Classic Mesh Watch Strap
The 1970s featured a myriad of design ideas new to the watch industry, some of which became icons and some of which…
Introducing the HydraWeave Cut-to-Size FKM Rubber Watch Strap
A good rubber watch strap should be able to take a beating without looking like it was designed solely for one. That…
Introducing the Sorrel: A New Alcantara® Watch Strap Handmade in Germany
There are some watch straps that completely change the character of a watch the moment you fit them. The new Sorrel…
What Geneva Watch Days Is Really Like
There’s a different vibe to Geneva Watch Days compared to Watches and Wonders. One is very much a structured event:…
The Watch That Shouldn't Exist - Nivada Grenchen x WatchGecko Autochron
In 1926 a new watch brand is born in the small town of Grenchen, Switzerland. One with high aspirations and a clear…
The Best New Watch Releases for August 2026
As the British summer draws to a close we are treated to a flurry of sport-focused watch releases. Which did come as a…
The Ultimate Evolution of The OCTOPOD - Titanium
Some products happen quickly. Others take time. The OCTOPOD Titanium Clasp System falls firmly into the second…
Shark Mesh Watch Strap: A Different Way to Wear A Dive Watch
There are plenty of ways to change the character of a watch, but few do it quite as effectively as a shark mesh…
Travelling With Your Watches? Here’s Why a Good Watch Case Matters
For most watch enthusiasts, deciding which watch to take away is rarely straightforward. Do you go for the dependable…
The Best New Watch Releases July 2026
Here in the UK, we are experiencing a true summer. Not like the last couple of years that have been overcast and rainy,…
Highley Reimagined: Discover the New Colours of a WatchGecko Classic
Fresh tones. Timeless character. The Highley strap evolves. Few straps earn the status of a true staple, but the…
Traditional vs Quick Release Spring Bars - Which Is Better?
A humble component that is often overlooked in the watch world but important nonetheless and plays a far bigger role…
The Cortez Racing Leather Watch Strap - Where Craftsmanship Meets Character
A great watch deserves an equally considered companion. Enter the Cortez Vintage Racing Watch Strap, a piece that…
The Best New Watch Releases for June 2026
June has delivered one of those wonderfully mixed months in horology. The kind where serious collectors are quietly…
Yema's Renaissance? The Skin Diver and Granvelle Renaissance Reviewed
There are few brands in independent modern watchmaking quite like Yema, from its humble beginnings in 1940’s France,…
Vintage Rolex Datejust - WatchGecko Strap Showcase
The Rolex Datejust is arguably one of the most iconic watches of all time. From its inception in 1945 to celebrate the…
Farer Takes Flight Again with the New Pilot Series
Farer has never been a brand content to colour inside the lines. Which is why today they still remain as one of my…
All At Sea - The New Fears Brunswick 40 'Helmsman' ES
I think it’s fair to say that watches marketed towards sailing and yachting spend far more time posing on teak decks…
Hands on Horology 2026: Now London's Premier Watch Event?
Hands on Horology ran for its second year and despite the first show being a major success, somehow the team at Oracle…
Introducing The Milano Luxe Milanese Mesh Strap - A Modern Classic Reimagined
In the world of watch straps, few designs have achieved the enduring appeal of the Milanese mesh bracelet. Its origins…
Introducing the STANDARD ISSUE Military Watch Strap
In the world of horology, some designs endure not because they follow trends, but because they solve real problems. The…
The Best New Watch Releases for May 2026
May has been an interesting month weather wise. It seemed like every half hour the sun would disappear, a biblical…
5 Reasons You Should Visit WatchIt! Watch Fair 2026
There is still time to grab some tickets to one of the newest watch shows in the UK! Independent brands are thriving…
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