Magazine

September 23, 2024

The Best Brands Exhibiting at World Time UK 2024

On Saturday 28th September, WatchGecko’s sibling brand Geckota will be exhibiting at the World Time UK Exhibition, held annually at the Sofitel Hotel at London Heathrow Terminal 5. This is arguably the UK's premier watch...

WatchGecko Highley on Christopher Ward and Tudor

How To

September 21, 2024

How do you break in and soften a leather watch strap?

Admittedly, even premium leather straps can cause discomfort when they are first worn. Leather can be stiff and unyielding straight out of the box so it isn’t uncommon to question how you might break a...

Watch Guides

September 19, 2024

Neil's Top 5 Green Watches

Watches with vibrant colours offer a fun and distinct way to showcase your personality, giving you a chance to step away from the traditional black dials that, let's face it, can sometimes feel a bit...

Reviews

September 18, 2024

Hands-On: Raymond Weil Freelancer Review

We’re over three-quarters of the way through 2024 at the moment, and much to my dismay, I haven’t seen much evidence of this year being the year of square watches, as we might have hoped. Predictably,...

How To

September 17, 2024

How do you fit a leather watch strap?

Fitting a new leather strap to your favourite watch is not just about refreshing its appearance—it's also an opportunity to elevate its comfort and style. Whether you're replacing a worn-out band or simply looking to...

Watch Guides

September 16, 2024

Top 5 Best British Watches in 2024

Following British Watchmakers’ Day, which was hosted by the British Watch and Clockmakers Alliance in March, the Best of British Watches event took place in Brighton earlier this month, celebrating all the weird and wonderful...

Reviews

September 13, 2024

Introducing the Circula ProTrail TRTS SE In Collaboration With The Real Time Show Podcast

Although I’ve probably had the privilege more than most, introducing a watch I had a hand in bringing to market never gets old. In my previous roles in global sales for NOMOS Glashütte and as...

Product Guides

September 12, 2024

Best Straps for Studio Underd0g Watches

Finding a Studio Underd0g watch is like discovering a hidden gem in the watch world, especially if it’s an elusive Pizza Party design you’re after or one of their other limited edition offerings. With their...

Brand Focus

September 11, 2024

Top 5 Omega Models in the Collection Right Now

When it comes to brand building, I would always advise those starting out to make sure their core collection is tight. It should give newcomers an immediate sense of the brand’s specialities and focus, and...

Reviews

September 10, 2024

Hands-On with the Furlan Marri Disco Volante

If we were to take a quick trip back to the 1930’s ‘disco volante’ style timepieces weren’t all that uncommon. The name of these round space-age designs literally translates to ‘flying saucers’ and we can...

Watch Guides

September 9, 2024

Ulysse Nardin And The Quest For True Sustainability In Watchmaking

We live in an industry of buzzwords. Unique. In-house. Exclusive. Everywhere we turn, brands are selling us an extremely diverse array of products using an extremely limited vocabulary. For newcomers to the world of watchmaking,...