As the Editor of WatchGecko Magazine, my goal is to engage our readers by delivering insightful news, release updates, and captivating stories from the intriguing world of horology.

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About the Author:

As the Editor of WatchGecko Magazine, my goal is to engage our readers by delivering insightful news, release updates, and captivating stories from the intriguing world of horology.

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Product Guides

December 17, 2024

Why Is the WatchGecko Radstock Genuine Leather Watch Strap Right for You?

The WatchGecko Radstock Leather Strap collection embodies timeless charm and rugged elegance, offering a range of vintage-inspired designs perfect for transforming any timepiece. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes the Radstock straps a standout...

Product Guides

December 14, 2024

Best Brown Leather Watch Straps

A luxury watch is more than just a way to tell the time—it’s an extension of your personality, a glimpse into your taste, and often, a cherished companion through life’s moments. But even the most...

Product Guides

December 11, 2024

Why Is the Simple Handmade Leather Strap Right for You?

When it comes to enhancing the character of your timepiece, few accessories strike the perfect balance of elegance and practicality quite like a handmade leather strap. The WatchGecko Simple Handmade range is a celebration of...

Product Guides

December 7, 2024

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Watch Lovers and Collectors

The festive season is upon us, and for watch enthusiasts, there’s no better time to indulge in a little horological joy—or to spread some of it to the watch lovers in your life. A great...

Product Guides

December 5, 2024

Why Is the WatchGecko Highley Leather Strap Right for You?

If you’re familiar with the WatchGecko Store it’s likely that you’ve heard talk of our Highley Leather Strap family. Whether we’re pairing it with popular luxury watches (of which it fits plenty) or showing it...

Reviews

December 4, 2024

Hands-On Review With the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina

You’ve probably noticed it too but it feels as if 2024 has seen more aventurine used in watchmaking than usual. Interestingly, it’s believed that aventurine glass was first discovered during the 17th century in Murano,...

Original Vintage Highley Genuine Leather Watch Strap - Reef

Product Guides

December 3, 2024

WatchGecko's Best Green Leather Straps

At WatchGecko, we’ve curated some incredible green leather straps that don’t just look stunning but also elevate the comfort and durability of your favourite timepieces. From classic tones like olive and moss to rich forest...

New Releases

December 2, 2024

Best New Winter Watch Releases

November 2024; the month in which the annual WatchPro Salon took place in London’s Leicester Square, Timex very quickly sold out of their £1 Waterbury watches and the GPHG Awards, the watchmaking industries equivalent to...

Product Guides

November 26, 2024

WatchGecko's Best Blue Leather Straps 2024

When it comes to watch straps, blue leather has become an increasingly popular choice, combining versatility, elegance, and a dash of colour that fits effortlessly into a variety of settings. Blue leather straps can elevate...

Product Guides

November 21, 2024

Best Leather Watch Straps for Second Hour Memoir

For those who appreciate quality and craftsmanship in every detail of a timepiece, finding the right strap can be transformative. At WatchGecko, we understand that a carefully chosen strap enhances not just the look of...

Product Guides

November 13, 2024

Best Replacement Straps for the Vertex M36

The Vertex M36, was delivered this past June to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Born to remember the iconic watches supplied by the brand to British forces back in 1944, the Vertex M36 echoes the...