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There are some watch straps that completely change the character of a watch the moment you fit them.

September played host to Geneva Watch Days, one of the world's premier watch events.

The 1970s featured a myriad of design ideas new to the watch industry, some of which became icons and some of which simply faded into irrelevance.

A good rubber watch strap should be able to take a beating without looking like it was designed solely for one.

There are some watch straps that completely change the character of a watch the moment you fit them.

There’s a different vibe to Geneva Watch Days compared to Watches and Wonders.

In 1926 a new watch brand is born in the small town of Grenchen, Switzerland.

As the British summer draws to a close we are treated to a flurry of sport-focused watch releases.

Some products happen quickly.

There are plenty of ways to change the character of a watch, but few do it quite as effectively as a shark mesh bracelet.

For most watch enthusiasts, deciding which watch to take away is rarely straightforward.

Here in the UK, we are experiencing a true summer.

Fresh tones.

A humble component that is often overlooked in the watch world but important nonetheless and plays a far bigger role than many people realise.

A great watch deserves an equally considered companion.

June has delivered one of those wonderfully mixed months in horology.

There are few brands in independent modern watchmaking quite like Yema, from its humble beginnings in 1940’s France, the company built its reputation producing capable tool watches for divers, pilots, and adventurers.

The Rolex Datejust is arguably one of the most iconic watches of all time.

Farer has never been a brand content to colour inside the lines.

I think it’s fair to say that watches marketed towards sailing and yachting spend far more time posing on teak decks than they do helping anyone actually sail a boat.

Hands on Horology ran for its second year and despite the first show being a major success, somehow the team at Oracle Time managed to exceed expectations even further.

In the world of watch straps, few designs have achieved the enduring appeal of the Milanese mesh bracelet.

In the world of horology, some designs endure not because they follow trends, but because they solve real problems.

May has been an interesting month weather wise.

There is still time to grab some tickets to one of the newest watch shows in the UK!

Some watches earn their reputation through marketing.

The Watch Collectors Club has been organising personalised events for several years now and has successfully hosted some of the largest and most diverse watch shows in the country.

In the world of watches, the strap is never just an accessory.

April is often one of the busiest months for new watch releases.

For watch enthusiasts, here is no experience that compares handling a watch in person.

In the world of watch straps, few designs carry the same enduring appeal as the alligator pattern.

If you’ve spent time wandering through niche corners of the watch world: forums, group chats, RedBar meetups, you know there’s a special joy in discovering a brand before the rest of the world catches on.

If you’ve spent any time around the UK watch scene over the past few years, chances are you’ve heard whispers about WatchIt!