The Ressence Type 5: A Simple But Revolutionary Idea
Spring-powered clocks have been with us since the 14th century, watches since the 17th. A century or so later in 1842, the mechanism that enables a watch to be wound via the crown was invented. Now, flash forward past decades of horological innovation and we arrive at the year 2010, when Ressence was founded on […]
Alternative Case Materials In Watchmaking: Beyond Steel and Gold!
Steel and gold are ubiquitous when it comes to watch cases, and that’s not surprising—they are excellent, versatile materials for crafting high-end cases. For most people, steel represents the perfect balance of toughness, affordability, and performance while for those looking to add some sauce to their wrist-game, gold is the go-to luxury material. True watch […]
Automatic? Hand-Wound? Mechanical? What’s the Difference?
Love Seiko? Check out the all-new limited edition SLA066 and SLA065! Watches have existed, in one way or another, since early 16th century Europe, when the same technology used in spring-powered clocks was adapted. There are many factors that distinguish one group of watches from another, but one of the most essential is, how is […]
Watch Lingo Part 2: Learn to Talk Like a Watch Geek!
If you spend enough time looking at watches online or in person, you’re bound to run across some new terminology. Like any sufficiently developed field, the world of watches (aka, “horology”… there’s your first one!) has developed its own vocabulary. So the next time you’re watching that YouTube review or reading about the latest and […]
Reborn From the Best Parts of History: The Launch of the Accutron Astronaut “T”
Many brands and even individual watches boast a history of adventure, with claims to historical importance. There is one watch company, however, whose history is linked closely to Feldmar Watch Company. Accutron’s timepieces have been a part of our story from the early days when Feldmar served as the official Accutron Service Center. It was […]
Why Does Ressence Use a Hand As Its Logo?
The Ressence brand name is a combination of two auspicious words, “renaissance” and “essence”. True to their name, Ressence watches are the result of the combination of two countries important to the world of watchmaking—Belgium and Switzerland. It’s no exaggeration to say Ressence watches are in a league of their own and the story behind […]
Hot List Recap: December Watches
Every Friday, the Feldmar team picks the top watches from our 6,000 square foot showroom, featuring them with our followers on Instagram and via email. Here are the watches that had the most clicks, calls, and inquiries from December’s Hot Lists! See something you like? Get in touch! TUDOR BLACK BAY CHRONO 41MM “PANDA” If […]
Feldmar Goes Viral: Watch Shopping with Teddy Baldassarre & Producer Michael
If you love watches, chances are you know Teddy Baldassarre, watch enthusiast, retailer, and the largest video content creator in the world of luxury watches with over 5 million(!) monthly viewers. And if you love luxury, chances are you know Producer Michael, who started his career producing music and film and now boasts over 1.4 […]
Hot List Recap: Top November Watches
Every Friday, the Feldmar team picks the top watches from our 6,000 square foot showroom, featuring them with our followers on Instagram and via email. It’s December and that means it’s time to take a look back at the watches that had the most clicks, calls, and inquiries. Check out our most loved watches from […]
Best Watches Under $2k
“How much watch do you want?” With over 10,000 watches here at Feldmar, we’ve got hundreds of watches that max out the “dollars and sense” scale. We’ve rounded up some of the best watches under $2,000 that provide unbeatable value. Read on! Tudor 1926 39mm Choose your style! Celebrating the year of Tudor’s founding, the […]
Coaches and Their Favorite Watches
There’s a quote from Remember the Titans, one of the greatest sports movies ever made, that gets directly to the mindset of every coach, at every level, from pee-wee to pro: “We will be perfect in every aspect. You drop a pass, you run a mile. You miss a blocking assignment, you run a mile. […]
Feldmar Staff Picks: Fall Colors Edition
What do you call a self-winding watch in the fall? An “autumn”atic! Puns aside, the Feldmar fam got together to select our favorite timepieces for Fall 2022. From pumpkin spice hues to crisp, crunchy bezel clicks, this list is “fall” you need! Edgar’s Pick: ZENITH DEFY MIDNIGHT SUNSET Once Daylight Savings Time ends on November […]
Hot List Recap: Top October Watches
Every Friday, the Feldmar team picks the top watches from our 6,000 square foot showroom, featuring them with our followers on Instagram and via email. At the end of the month, it’s always fun (and sometimes surprising!) to see which watches had the most clicks, calls, and inquiries. Check out our most coveted watches from […]
Model Spotlight: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
In the world of watches, there are several models that have become undisputed icons of horology. One such timepiece is the “Moonwatch.” Part of OMEGA’s Speedmaster collection, the Moonwatch has become legendary thanks to its storied history in America’s space program. Thanks to timeless design and world-class specs, it has become one of the best-selling […]
Feldmar Staff Picks: Ladies’ Watches
When it comes to resplendent timepieces, Feldmar has got it covered. And with patient guidance from our better halves, the team at Feldmar have picked out some exceptional watches as glamorous as the women who wear them! Edgar’s Pick: BULGARI SERPENTI SPIGA “Take one of BVLGARI’s iconic designs, add diamonds, and you’ve got one of […]
6th Annual Sol Meller Memorial Blood Drive
On Wednesday, November 30, the #FeldmarFam will gather once again for the Annual Sol Meller Memorial Blood Drive. Now in its sixth year, the blood drive is a highlight for the Feldmar community. Since 2015, we’ve come together every Nov. 30 to commemorate the life of “Uncle Sol”. A generous donor of platelets during his […]
A History of Excellence Since 1837: Brand Spotlight on Hermés
From their beginning as a horse saddle and harness workshop, to their current exalted position as a French fashion empire, Hermés exemplifies classic, luxury watchmaking. Not only are the timepieces technologically innovative and exquisitely designed, but since 2006, Hermés has been the only watch brand to craft their own leather watch straps. We at Feldmar […]
Watch Modding FAQ: Working With the New Seiko 5 Sports GMT
Seiko recently launched a new automatic GMT watch and the question on everyone’s mind is – “What new mods can I make with these watches?” Read on to find out! Is it possible to change the movement? How “moddable” is it? The big question among modders has been the versatility of the new 4R34 movement […]
Hot Topic: The Top Watches from 100 Feldmar Hot Lists
As Feldmar fans know, the Weekly Hot List is an institution among watch geeks. Every Friday, the Feldmar team picks the top watches from our 6,000 square foot showroom, featuring them with our followers on Instagram and via email. From new releases to familiar classics, the Hot List is how fans find out what’s creating […]
New Release: TUDOR Pelagos 39
It’s one of TUDOR’s most popular, most purpose built timepieces and now, it’s available in a smaller, more compact version. Introducing the TUDOR Pelagos 39. TUDOR has historically built out most product families to include multiple sizes and the Pelagos is no different. The Pelagos 39 joins TUDOR as the fourth model in the Pelagos […]
Faces of Distinction: Watch Dial Materials
Love Seiko? Check out the all-new limited edition SLA066 and SLA065! When watch aficionados talk about watch dials, they often concentrate on the distinctive features that give that dial its character. That’s not surprising. The indices, subdials, chronograph counters, date indicators and other features combine to make a watch both aesthetically pleasing and functional. To […]
Watch Lingo Part 1: Learn to Talk Like a Watch Geek!
If you spend enough time looking at watches online or in person, you’re bound to run across some new terminology. Like any sufficiently developed field, the world of watches (aka, “horology”… there’s your first one!) has developed its own vocabulary. So the next time you’re watching that YouTube review or reading about the latest and […]
Model Spotlight: Accutron Spaceview 2020
How do you make a statement without saying a word? With the limited edition Accutron Spaceview 2020 18K Gold, it’s as simple as strapping this exclusive piece of high technology to your wrist. Truly jaw dropping, this special edition of the Accutron Spaceview 2020 features an 18k gold bezel and an individually numbered gold case […]
Sport, Style, and Substance: The Hermés H08
As any brand expert will tell you, one of the hardest things for a watch company to do is build an identity. Sometimes a watch appears at the right place or the right time like when an explorer brings a timepiece along on an expedition to earth’s most remote locales. Similarly, an appearance on the […]





