If you could have one watch, no matter if it's real or not, which one would it be? Richard, Anthony, George and Martin came together for a round table chat to discuss their fantasy watches. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit WatchGecko.com and buy your next watch strap from us ..read more

In this episode, Richard, Anthony, George and Martin discuss what they would like to see from the watch industry. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit WatchGecko.com and buy your next watch strap from us ..read more

Some of the WatchGecko authors came together in person to chat about horology and how they got into watches. Meet Richard, Anthony, Martin and George in this audio podcast. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit WatchGecko.com and buy your next watch strap from us ..read more

In this video, we talk to Peter McAuley, the founder of Nomadic Watches, a Northern Irish watch brand that's putting Belfast on the global map of watchmaking The brand is only a few years old but we wanted to talk to Peter about his experience and what drives him to create the best watches possible. In this interview, Peter shares his story and details about Nomadic Watches, including the unique design process and what we can expect in the future from his team. 0:00 Brief introduction to Nomadic Watches 1:11 Background of the company 2:49 How did you get into watchmaking? 5:40 The Marai 401 di ..read more

Two muppets talk about watches... We were able to borrow the new ProPilot X Kermit as well as the new Aquis Hölstein Edition and discuss why these watches have divided watch enthusiasts. Oris is making some really good timepieces but they love making fun watches and these two examples capture that perfectly ..read more

We had the privilege of interviewing Don Cochrane about Vertex and the Dirty Dozen watches. Don is the great-grandson of Claude Lyons, who started Vertex Watches all the way back in 1912. Don wanted to restart the family business and continue the watchmaking legacy left by his great-grandfather. 0:00 The history of Vertex 5:16 The Only British Dirty Dozen Watchmaker 9:45 Vertex watches and World War 2 12:30 What happened after the war? 16:13 Designing the M100 and re-starting the brand 21:13 The coolest Peli case 23:24 MP45 - mono-pusher chronograph 24:16 M60 - diving watch 27:31 Two lug pin p ..read more

We had the privilege to spend an hour with Jupp Philipp, the new owner of Fortis watches, where he shared some exciting things about the heritage of the company but also how Fortis is changing and what can fans of the brand expect in the next 20 years. Jupp has a great vision for Fortis and his passion for space watches is reflected in some of the newly redesigned iconic watches. 0:00 Intro 01:56 Who is Fortis? 05:21 Reissue of Golden Age Watches – just a trend? 08:32 Jupp’s journey to the watch industry 12:45 “Can I buy Fortis?” 15:20 Fortis was in chaos! 17:20 First five objectives and Arnol ..read more

Richard went on location to meet his local pre-owned Rolex dealer to learn as much as possible about what is going on behind the scenes. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Avanti as a business 03:50 Sourcing and watches in stock 08:59 PX and servicing 10:10 Depreciation of watches 12:47 Benefits of buying in a shop 24:06 Independent watch retailers 25:45 The pre-owned market 29:40 What are the most sought after models 35:30 Who is buying? 39:30 Current prices 44.30 Availability 47:30 How to avoid buying a bad watch 51:20 Our choice of five beautiful watches in stock 1:09:30 The future of Avanti ..read more

As a watchmaker, historian and watch restorer, Dr Rebecca Struthers knows a lot about watch history and how to keep your watch running for years. In this video, she shares her journey into watchmaking, including advice on how to maintain your watch and keep it running for decades! 0:00 Meet Rebecca Struthers 2:57 From a high school dropout to a PhD in Horology 4:57 Passion for watchmaking 7:16 Crystal case back vs solid case back 8:16 British watchmaking 10:00 Becoming a Horology Expert 13:59 Stella 15:36 Watch portfolio 17:24 Crafting bespoke watches 18:41 Project 248 19:47 Watch movements 23 ..read more

Anthony and Richard discuss what watch should agent 007 wear in the next Bond film ..read more