COME AND SEE US AT WORLDTIME UK 28TH SEPTEMBER

Menu
0

COME AND SEE US AT WORLDTIME UK 28TH SEPTEMBER

    • Login
    0

    Your Cart is Empty

    Jon Quinn

    About the Author: Jon Quinn

    About the Author: Jon Quinn

    I’m Jonathan Quinn, founder and owner of Geckota. What excites me is what excited me when I started the business – offering high-quality watches and straps that I couldn’t find elsewhere, and seeing the pleasure they give our customers around the world.

    More Articles by Jon Quinn
    All topics Guides Updates Watch Showcase

    Featured Blog Posts

    Featured

    Everything to Know About Lume on Watches

    by Jon Quinn January 22, 2024 4 min read

    There are some technical features that although small, can make a really big difference to the overall look and functionality of a timepiece. One of them is lume, otherwise known...
    Read More
    Featured

    Everything you Need to Know About Automatic Watches

    by Jon Quinn December 04, 2023 4 min read

    In a world dominated by smart watches and digital screens, here at Geckota, we’ll never tire of the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into the creation of mechanical, automatic winding...
    Read More
    Featured

    New Release - Geckota Ocean-Scout Frost and Ice White Dial

    by Jon Quinn November 23, 2023 3 min read

    True explorers don’t let the weather deter them from adventure, even when winter transforms the world into a frozen wonderland. The quietness of the freezing landscapes deserves to be punctuated...
    Read More
    Featured

    A Look at Some of Seiko’s Best Movements (& the Watches They Fuel)

    by Jon Quinn October 23, 2023 3 min read

    A watch movement is the mechanism inside a wristwatch that powers the hands, date, chronograph and any other function on the dial. It’s the heart and soul of a timepiece...
    Read More
    Featured

    Hands-on with the Geckota Ocean Scout Sienna Brown Gold

    by Jon Quinn October 16, 2023 4 min read

    For the last two weeks, the newest edition of the Geckota Ocean Scout – that’s the one suitably nicknamed “Sienna Brown” with the gold-plated case and warm chocolate dial and...
    Read More
    Featured

    New Release: The Geckota Ocean-Scout Sienna Brown

    by Jon Quinn September 28, 2023 3 min read

    Our modern adventurers watch, the Geckota Ocean-Scout, receives some autumnal upgrades in our latest launch as it presents a new Sienna Brown bezel, gold dial hardware and a gold-plated case....
    Read More
    Featured

    NEW RELEASE: The Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph Fumé Dial Watch

    by Jon Quinn February 13, 2023 4 min read

    A new take on the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph watch in a bold movement driving the Geckota brand forward to stand-out proudly against the crowd. The Chronotimer has paved its way...
    Read More
    Featured

    Geckota Pioneer 39mm - Midnight Sky

    by Jon Quinn January 01, 2023 3 min read

    As Winter approaches, so do the fantastic night skies we associate with this season. Clear dark skies show myriad stars and planets, and this beautiful natural sight inspires our most...
    Read More
    Featured

    The Universal Genève Polerouter and how it influenced the Arctic Edition

    by Jon Quinn August 12, 2021 7 min read

    The Universal Genève Polerouter is a watch that has a pioneering backstory and it seems that its appeal is enduring. In fact in recent years, the interest in this evergreen...
    Read More

    We’re Featuring at British Watchmaker’s Day 2024

    by Jon Quinn February 19, 2024 2 min read

    For many watch enthusiasts and collectors, there’s really no better day in the calendar than an event dedicated entirely to horology. A day where you can meet other likeminded folk...
    Read More
    Guides

    What are Mecha-Quartz Watch Movements?

    by Jon Quinn February 12, 2024 3 min read

    You’ve heard of the classic battery-powered quartz movement, and you’re familiar with the intricacies of a mechanical movement, but what in the world is a mecha-quartz watch movement? FORZO Enduratimer...
    Read More
    Guides

    What is a Perpetual Calendar Watch?

    by Jon Quinn February 05, 2024 3 min read

    There are some watches that transcend the boundaries of mere “fashion” timepieces, and instead enter the realm of true timekeeping artistry and engineering. One of them is the perpetual calendar...
    Read More
    Guides

    GMT vs Worldtimer: What’s the difference?

    by Jon Quinn January 29, 2024 3 min read

    There is a genre of timepiece that goes beyond the conventional time and date offering, one that delivers a sophisticated resolution to those managing time across different time zones. These...
    Read More
    Guides

    Everything to Know About Lume on Watches

    by Jon Quinn January 22, 2024 4 min read

    There are some technical features that although small, can make a really big difference to the overall look and functionality of a timepiece. One of them is lume, otherwise known...
    Read More
    Guides

    Every Watch Complication Explained

    by Jon Quinn January 15, 2024 5 min read

    For many, the mention of a wristwatch conjures up simple images of dials with two hands. Then there are those of us deeply obsessed with the horology world that know...
    Read More