Richard Brown is a past contributor to WatchGecko Magazine.

Richard Brown is a past contributor to WatchGecko Magazine.
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...
In the world of replacement watch straps, the military nylon watch strap stands out as a traditional, versatile, and durable strap, and I can almost guarantee that every enthusiast has at least one in their...
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Laco has developed reissues of its classic pilot watches, the Ulm and Würzburg. We now have a more contemporary 39mm variant of both watches and the existing 42.5mm. Both models have been discontinued for some...
When you think of elite racing machines, your mind naturally swerves to Formula One. However, another discipline with equally impressive performance demands attention— the America's Cup. Racing multi-million dollar yachts that weigh nothing and are...
The Laco portfolio is neatly divided into two categories of watches. First, there is the vintage Flieger, for which they are particularly synonymous, replicating Beobachtungsuhr World War 2 watches worn by pilots with their distinctive...
Since 1874, Piaget has been synonymous with crafting high-precision movements in a feat that formed the very foundations of their pioneering name. However, it was in the 1950s that the brand first showed us the...
If the watch world tells us all that we need to reduce to a minimum of 39mm or even smaller case sizes, then U-Boat didn't get the memo. More likely, they completely disregarded it because...
We know what to expect when we hear about a new release from Ulysse Nardin and it's not going to be a neat 36mm steel tool watch. Every year, we see the Freak evolve into...
TAG treats us to four principal releases for this year, all with natural design flair. This new selection typifies the continued rise of TAG Heuer to the top tier of the Swiss watch industry—where it...
It's no surprise that Rolex has not released any new watches for 2024. In their own words, we see a "fresh new look to some of their most iconic models." However, let's not start by...
There is justifiable hype around this brand, which has seen a substantial rise in popularity over the last few years. At previous Watches & Wonders events, Tudor has turned up with strong entries; perhaps not...