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Exploring the Best of Swiss Watchmaking with Omega

Explore our collection of in-depth articles, reviews, and stories about Omega, the iconic Swiss watch brand. From hands-on watch reviews to brand history and exclusive insights, our WatchGecko Magazine covers everything you need to know about Omega’s legacy of precision, innovation, and style. Stay updated with the latest releases and discover what makes these timepieces legendary in the world of horology.

Brand Focus

June 16, 2024

Top Five Toughest Omega Watches

Rob Nudds identifies his Top Five Toughest Omega Watches for us. 5. Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M One of the Diver 300 M pieces had to make the list, so why not the memorable “No...

Watch Guides

June 12, 2024

The Best Watch From The Year I Was Born

In an exciting journey through time, we reached out to our guest authors with a special request: to share their favourite watch release from the year they were born. Here are their fascinating choices, each...

On The Road 7: F1 Champion Max Verstappen Receives One-Of-A-Kind Custom TAG Heuer Monaco

Industry News

June 9, 2024

On The Road 7: F1 Champion Max Verstappen Receives One-Of-A-Kind Custom TAG Heuer Monaco

The biggest myth about Monaco, according to someone I know who was born and brought up there, is that everybody is rich. That’s categorically not true, he states. Those who come to Monaco tend to...

Introducing the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Bi-Colour Models

New Releases

June 6, 2024

Introducing the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Bi-Colour Models

Irish born actor Barry Keoghan joins the fray at OMEGA and brings with him the release of the Speedmaster Moonwatch Bi-Colour collection which currently features two variants, one in 18K Moonshine™ Gold and the other...

Watch Guides

May 23, 2024

Top Five Omega Watches For Beginners

For me, choosing watches for beginners is never about aiming for low-priced models unless a budget is explicitly stated. For me, the most important thing for neophyte collectors to obtain is a watch that is...

OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 Review

New Releases

May 20, 2024

OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 Review

Earlier this year, Omega released their latest take on the infamous Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8. The new 2024 rendition of the Apollo 8 model continues the story that started back in...

March Auction Update – perpetual calendars, golden Omega watches, a 60s motorsport Heuer Carrera and more….

Industry News

March 31, 2024

March Auction Update – perpetual calendars, golden Omega watches, a 60s motorsport Heuer Carrera and more….

March has been busy with a combination of online and live sales across the major international auction houses and UK based auction houses. This update report covers some interesting watches including rare perpetual calendar wristwatches,...

Brand Focus

March 24, 2024

Top 5 Omega Watches from Kibble Watches

I am back on the search for the latest and greatest Omega watches from Kibble watches. If you are ever in need of a pre-loved vintage watch, and in Clerkenwell, London then drop in for...

Affordable Alternatives to the Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch”

Brand Focus

March 1, 2024

Affordable Alternatives to the Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch”

There are certain timepieces in watchmaking history that will forever be known as icons. The Rolex Submariner is one and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is another. But possibly the most famous watch of them...

OMEGA x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” special watch suitcases in charity auction.

Industry News

February 22, 2024

OMEGA x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” special watch suitcases in charity auction.

A special online charity auction hosted by Sotheby’s, ending 24 February, will see OMEGA auction 11 “Mission to Moonshine Gold” suitcases each containing all of the 11 OMEGA x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” quartz...

Best Rubber Straps for Omega Speedmaster

Product Guides

February 2, 2024

Best Rubber Straps for Omega Speedmaster

It’s hard not to overuse the word ‘icon’ when talking about watches, especially when there are so many important designs that have shaped the history of horology. But one watch we can quite comfortably call...