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The WatchPilot blog
Welcome to the WatchPilot blog, where you will find a diverse range of stories, videos, news, fashion, lifestyle and reviews by a wide range of authors, journalists, bloggers and influencers, all with a passion for designer and luxury watches. Find our curated lists of best watches whether you are looking for watches for men, ladies or unisex. Find watch brands including Garmin, Jacques Du Manoir, Rotary, Hamilton, Daniel Wellington and U-Boat from our many watch collections.
U-Boat Darkmoon Watch Review and Background
We review the incredible Darkmoon watch by Italian watchmaker U-Boat. With its deep, lustrous oil-filled dial, vibrant colours and mercurial love-it-or-hate-it compensation bubble, the U-Boat Italo Fontana Darkmoon watch offers an exciting and genuinely different timepiece.
Latest Stories
Raymond Weil Freelancer Men’s Watch Unboxing and Review
Luxury watch specialist Paul Maxwell reveals and reviews Raymond Weil Freelancer watch for men, and gives his honest opinions and tips on Raymon...
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Casio Retro Watches [Men's Digital Watch Reviews]
Are you a fan of Casio watches or G-Shock watches? We’ll show you our collection of Casio Vintage Retro digital watches for men with our own rev...
Best Luxury Swiss Watch Brands (You Must Know)
Why are Swiss watches popular and luxury? Craftmanship, quality, heritage, continuous innovation, exclusivity and value for investment are the f...
How To Set Time, Home City and World Time on Casio G-Shock Watches?
Simple Step-by-step guide to set time, home city, summer time, world time, 12/24-hour on 4-button G-Shock. You won't need another guide. G-Shock watches have been made to resist centrifugal, impact forces and withstand high water pressure, and this is what Casio G-Shock watches were originally designed for.
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Luxury Moonphase Watches For Men [Watch Reviews]
When it comes to men’s luxury watches or men’s smart watches, you have plenty options to start shopping for. If you’re looking for moonphase wat...
The Do's and Don'ts of Buying a Watch Gift for Mother's Day
Our resident watch expert, Sarah Jordan, shares some dos and don'ts of Mother's Day watch gifts. Need to buy the special watch for your mum?
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Affordable World Timer Watches [Mens' Watch Reviews] - Dual Time...
World timer watches provide easy solutions to watch wearers who frequently travel to multiple locations with different time zones. The world tim...
19 Best Men's Black Chronograph Watches - Watches You Must Know ...
In watch brands including Ball, Grahham, Marathon, Rado, Tissot, U-Boat & more, you'll find the most stunning looking men’s black chronograph w...
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Watches for 18th Birthday Girl Under £500 [Reviews]
Herbelin, Garmin & Tissot watches under £500 are great 18th birthday gifts for girls. Luxury & affordable. Out of ideas? Read our watch rev...
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9 Best G-Shock Black Watches for Men Under £200 [Review]
G-Shock stands for Gravitational Shock. G-Shock watches are designed to withstand shock and vibration, look great on your wrist, and are loaded wit...
Valentine's Day Watches: Top 5 Tips for Buying Your Significant ...
Price? Size? or Play it Safe with Style? Explore the perfect Valentine's Day watch gift today including ladies' watches or men's watches.
11 Best Rose Gold Watches for Ladies Under £500
Rose gold watches do appeal to many watch wearers in recent years. A rose gold watch is usually gender-neutral, but receives more love from ladies ...
13 Best Branded Designer Unisex Watches Under £200
Five out of ten watch wearers prefer a unisex watch when given plenty watches to choose from. Unisex watches possess the look and features that mak...
17 Best Smart Watches Under £1,000 - Smartwatch Reviews
Unisex smart watches are quickly becoming trendy for the younger generation’s preferred fashion style. We’ve included the best smart watches under ...
13 Best Milanese Strap Watches for Ladies
Are Milanese strap watches the best for ladies who want stylish and classy looking timepieces on the wrist? We reveal our curated list of Italy ori...
Best Dragon Ball Z Swatch Watches - Japanese Anime-themed Watches
A fan of Dragon Ball Z, Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Frieza or Shenron? Find our review of Dragon Ball Z watches originated from Japanese animated serie...
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13 Best Tissot Leather Strap Watches for Men [Reviews]
A leather strap watch is more comfortable than stainless steel bracelet. A fan of Tissot watches? Find our collection of Tissot men's leather st...
11 Best Alternatives to Rolex Submariner Watch
Rolex watches including Rolex Submariner are usually of high cost. What about alternatives that are less expensive or under a lower budget? In t...
13 Best Tissot Blue-face Watches for Men - Reviewed & Revealed
We offer a large selection of the latest range of Tissot men's watches, but today we will reveal our collection of Tissot blue-face watches for ...
Ball Engineer Deep Quest Ceramic Men's Watch Review
Watch expert Paul reviews the Ball Watch Company brand and the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Deep Quest Ceramic men's watch while unboxing the Ball watch.
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13 Best Green Face Watches for Men (from £80 to £3,200) [Reviews]
Why buying green watches? In practice, a green watch is always more socially acceptable than gold watches and offers better value for money. We've ...
Sekonda Watches Review (Classic and Smart Watches for Men)
Sekonda men's watches range from classic watches to modern smart watches and let you dress up or down according to the occasion. Let's have a look ...
Nordgreen Watches Review - Pioneer, Philosopher & Native
Scandinavian Nordgreen watches are minimalist watches & designed by Jakob Wagner. We unbox & review Nordgreen's Pioneer, Philosopher & ...
17 Best Skeleton Watches for Men in 2023
Iconic design of a skeleton watch is its inner moving parts in the dial all made visible. Review our list of best skeleton watches before buying.
17 Best Minimalist Men's Watches in 2023
Our review & top picks of minimalist watches for men. Need gift ideas & latest trends in watches? Know these watches before you buy.
Daniel Wellington Men's Sheffield Watch Unboxing and Review
Classic Sheffield thin watch with depth of 6 millimetres and a silver stainless steel case covered with a mineral glass. Fits well with many outfits.
15 Best Minimalist Ladies’ Watches in 2023
Minimalist watches are fast growing in ladies' fashion trend. Simple designs & pared-down elegance. We're revealing our choices of minimalist t...
Lotus Smartime vs Polar Vantage – Heart Rate Test on Best Afford...
See who burns most calories through fitness test at trainer Will Mason's gym. Challenge: Liberty (wearing Polar Vantage M watch) vs Jack (Lotus Sma...
How to Best Match Your Watch with Outfit?
Our guide to perfectly match your watch with outfits: Rules for dress, diver, chronograph & pilot watches with black tie, formal, casual & ...
Lotus Connected Hybrid Smartwatch Review
Prefer a traditional looking watch with smart features? Get this hybrid smartwatch. Customisable buttons. Control features with Lotus Connected app.
Smartwatches in the garden... Toby Buckland shares his futuristi...
Toby Buckland explores future ideas for smartwatch and gardening tech that would support gardeners... including integration with sensors and the mo...
Baume & Mercier Riviera Watch Review
Signature watch by Baume & Mercier. Beautifully finished Baumatic movement with a skeletonised oscillating weight Look & feel matches any O...
Celebrity gardener, Toby Buckland - trials a Smartwatch
Gardening celebrity, broadcaster and writer, Toby Buckland, trials a Sekonda Smartwatch out among the plants - find out what he thinks of the tech ...
Sizzling Menswear Fashion Trends and Style Tips - 2023
Discover 2023's fashion trends for men, outlined by well-known fashion journalist, Julia Robson - from hyperfunction pieces to summer knits...
Enjoy our new time-themed playlist: from The Beatles to Jay-Z! T...
Songs in the Key of Time - A time-themed pop playlist from WatchPilot, featuring everyone from The Beatles to Jay-Z - take a listen - leave a comme...
Roamer Men's Mechanical Watch Review
Detailed review & unboxing of Roamer wristwatch of functionality and elegance. A balanced, aesthetically pleasing design with silver & rose...
Mazzucato Sport Chronograph Watch Review
Elegant Italian watch with reversible system & a rim in the shape of a sports car alloy wheel. Includes a 24 hour, minute & second counter.
G-Shock Men's Black Watch Review - Octagonal Shape Casioak
Review of the toughest watch in Casio G-Shock. Sporty & light with resin case. High readability in low light conditions with mini LCD digital d...
Marathon Divers Watch Review (Black Automatic Watch)
Marathon is the most underappreciated watch brand. Combined military & durability with Swiss engineering. Automatic self-winding & rubber s...
Stay in Fashion this Summer: Fashion Trends for Women - 2023
Match your new watch with the latest fashions. Big reveal, bold tailored suits, babydoll, polished preppy and virtual fantasy are the 5 key w...
Best Accurist Watches for Men - Our Reviews
Our reviews of 7 favourite & affordable men's Accurist watches - Accurist watches for men offer a spectacular blend of quality and value....
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Watches for Valentine's Day Gift Ideas [This Year]
Find our collection of affordable watches with brands including Emporio Armani, Marc Jacobs & Briston if you need Valentine's Day gift for your...
U-Boat Darkmoon Watch Review and Background
We review the incredible Darkmoon watch by Italian watchmaker U-Boat. With its deep, lustrous oil-filled dial, vibrant colours and mercurial ...
Best Dress Watches Under £1000 (for Men)
The dress watch is a timepiece that has been used by men for centuries. These watches are typically dressier than other types of watches, and they ...
Best Dive Watches Under £2000 - Need An Outdoor Watch for Water ...
Dive watches come in many shapes and sizes, so we have created this list to highlight some of the best options available. Diving is an activity tha...
A Full Accurist Watches Review - Classy and Durable Watch
If you're looking for a great watch that is classy and durable, then you should check out Accurist. The company has been around since 1946, making ...
The 20 Best Watch Brands In The World
People often ask the question: "What are the best watch brands in the world?" As a millennial, you know that there are so many choices when it c...
The 15 Best Watches Under £200 - Before Buying Your Next Watch
Watches are one of the best accessories for men and women. They make a great gift, perfect for showing someone you care about them. If you are look...
Best Dive Watches Under £1000 for Men in UK
If you’re a watch fanatic and want to spice up your collection, you should probably consider a diver’s timepiece. They come in an array of differen...
13 Best Smartwatches Under £200 That Do Everything You Need
Smartwatches are a necessary fashion accessory. Find the best smartwatch under £200 that look good & fulfil all the necessary required functions.
What Are The Best Men’s Watches Under £200?
Watches are a bold fashion piece for men, a statement of intent and attire that makes you stand out from the rest. But the only problem is, they co...
Best Affordable Women's Watches (for All Seasons)
A watch is an essential accessory that everyone needs! Whether you’re a student, a working woman, a CEO or a housewife, you cannot deny the importa...
Best Online Watch Store in UK - Find WatchPilot Retail Store at ...
Finding reliable, competitive and hassle-free online watch stores has become increasingly difficult as the years go by. With the annual growth of t...
Our Complete Guide to Automatic Watches
Automatic watches are true top-tier timepieces. Their finely made mechanisms are beautiful in their complexity, and are the movement of choic...
Say Hello to 2023’s TikTok Fashion Trends
The ultimate guide to everything TikTokers are wearing this year.
Best Ladies’ Watches Under £1,000 (Our Watch Reviews)
Get our reviewed list of Hamilton, U-Boat, Roamer & Polar smartwatches for ladies all under £1,000. You'll find a timepiece for your high-class...
What Are The Best Value Watches Across the World?
Watches made by big-name Swiss manufacturers like Rolex, TAG Heuer, Omega, Patek Philippe and Breitling are often cited as the most collectable wat...
How to Change a Watch Battery? You Can Do It Yourself, Simple!
Has the dreaded happened? Find out all you need to know in our quick and easy guide on how to change a watch battery!
The UK’s most swipeable outfits (in 2023)
Our survey reveals the colours, shoes, sunglasses, earrings & watches that Brits find the most attractive. Use your outfit to show your iden...
A Guide to Waterproof Watches - Water Resistant or Waterproof?
A waterproof watch is really convenient for everyday life & adventures and is made with extra reinforcements including gasket, sealant & th...
Best Men’s Watches Under £1,000 - Buying Men's Watches?
Not all watches are created equal. There is a huge difference in quality, price point and design between cheap men's watches and expensive men's wa...
Definitive Guide to Chronograph Watches - What You Should Know
Chronograph watches are one of the most popular types of watches around today, although they have been around since the beginning of the 20th century.
The Best Ladies Watches For Under £500
Womens’ watches are not simply a way of telling the time: they are an accessory, an item that can make or break the perfect outfit or look. S...
The Best Men's Watches For Under £500
Looking stylish doesn’t need to break the bank - the horological landscape has shifted in recent years to bring you a greater variety in styl...
Definitive Guide to British Watch Brands
From unique modern designs to traditional timepieces you'll always find the top affordable British watches. Great variety & long history in wat...
How to Clean Your Watch? Make Your Watch In Best Shape
Whether you wear it everyday or just for special occasions, it’s important to make time to give your watch a bit of TLC with a regular clean....
The UK’s lost time - How have we spent our days in 2020?
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What Designer Watch to Buy for a Birthday or Milestone?
Major life milestones and watches go hand in hand. When loved ones reach a major birthday whether it’s 18, 21, 30 or even 65, 70 or 100 then a desi...
How To Care For Your Designer Watch - Our Guide
A designer watch is an investment that, if looked after well, should last a lifetime. Keeping it safe and giving it a good clean are a good place t...
Guide To Buying Your First Designer Watch
Buying your first designer watch is an exciting time. Maybe there’s a particular style or design that you’ve always wanted meaning you know exactly...
Our Choice of Best Watches
15 Best Minimalist Ladies’ Watches in 2023
Minimalist watches are fast growing in ladies' fashion trend. Simple designs & pared-down elegance. We're revealing our choices of minimalist t...
13 Best Tissot Blue-face Watches for Men - Reviewed & Revealed
We offer a large selection of the latest range of Tissot men's watches, but today we will reveal our collection of Tissot blue-face watches for ...
Best Dive Watches Under £2000 - Need An Outdoor Watch for Water ...
Dive watches come in many shapes and sizes, so we have created this list to highlight some of the best options available. Diving is an activity tha...
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17 Best Smart Watches Under £1,000 - Smartwatch Reviews
Unisex smart watches are quickly becoming trendy for the younger generation’s preferred fashion style. We’ve included the best smart watches under ...
Best Affordable Women's Watches (for All Seasons)
A watch is an essential accessory that everyone needs! Whether you’re a student, a working woman, a CEO or a housewife, you cannot deny the importance of a good watch. A good, stylish and classy watch can complete your formal, casual or semi-formal look and can make heads turn. Let’s not forget that having a good wristwatch helps you keep track of your time without the hassle of turning on your phone to check the time.
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