Category: Gift Guides & Lists

There are many things that make a watch a dress watch—elegance, simplicity, a design that pairs well with suits and other formal attire. One thing that doesn’t necessarily make a dress watch? An expensive pricetag. Here are the six best affordable dress watches priced under $3,000. Carl F. Bucherer Manero Autodate Known most famously to […]

Geneva Watch Days kicked off on August 29 with brands like Girard-Perregaux, BVLGARI, and Oris showcasing their newest pieces. From space-age carbon cases to a new Oris rated to 4,000 meters, the #FeldmarFam is here to break down our faves! GIRARD-PERREGAUX LAUREATO ABSOLUTE 8TECH “Eight is a bit of thing for the GP Laureato. From […]

Gimme an “H”! Gimme an “O”! Gimme an “T”! What’s that spell? HOT! With football season now officially underway, we’re cheering for the best watches in the game with this week’s Hot List. From a varsity-blue Omega to a Ressence that lives in the Red Zone, we’ve got the right watch for your playbook. Let’s […]

No matter how the apocalypse comes—zombies, alien attack, nukes, Mother Nature, political upheaval, or a world-wide Sharknado outbreak—there’s a watch that will help you survive in style. Gear up with us as we break down our list of the most survivable timepieces Breitling Professional Emergency You never know where you’ll be when the apocalypse strikes, […]

Since its debut in 1963, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona has become something of a legend, a true icon in the high-end luxury watch world. The thing is, chances are you have a price point to consider, and the Daytona carries a price tag as hefty as its reputation. The good news is, whether you’re someone […]

It’s been said that on Halloween, you get to become anything that you want to be. At Feldmar we wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment, but would take it a step further—with the right timepiece, you can also become anything that you want to be. Each one of our top ten watches for Halloween is a […]

Oompa, Loompa, doompa-dee-do I’ve got a timepiece question for you. Oompa, Loompa, doompa-dee-dee If you are wise, you’ll answer for me. What do you get when the watches are bright? Colorful dials are a curious sight. They say about watches you’re experienced and wise. But why do they make you think of little orange guys? […]

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and whether you are buying a gift for your own mother, a wife, a sister or a daughter, these eight pieces are the perfect way to show just how much you love and appreciate her. From Parmigiani’s newly re-launched Toric to stunners from the Feldmar Pre-Owned Showcase, we’ve […]

It’s for good reason that watches are one of the most popular gifts during graduation season. Combine that with Father’s Day, and June becomes one of the best times to gift a watch. A fine watch is the perfect gift for both dads and grads as it signifies that time moves slowly but passes quickly. […]

No bones about it, spooky season is the perfect time to add a skeleton watch to your collection. Invented in 1760 by a French clockmaker, skeletons are the triumphant result of the perfect union between breathtaking artistry and precision watchmaking. This is your opportunity to dig into some of our favorite skeleton watches—and other spooky […]

At Feldmar, there’s a Seiko that stands out for a special reason. Since it’s launch in 2021, we’ve received more inquiries for this watch than almost any other in the store! Of course, we’re talking about the Seiko 140th Anniversary Prospex SPB259. Limited to just 3,500 pieces, it is a triumph of watchmaking that sold […]

Not every watch lover is in it for the bling, for the diamonds and gold, for the luxury and logos. Anti-status watches are the antithesis of over-the-top opulence and ostentatious styles. They are still crafted from high-quality materials, they still feature precision engineering, but they are often more moderately priced. Here are some of our […]

The official Feldmar Gift Guide is here!🎁 For winter 2024, we’ve made our list of the top timepieces in the store that make great gifts for you and yours. Whether for a budding collector, or a seasoned veteran, we’ve picked the best of the best to curate the perfect collection. Which one catches your eye? […]

Grand Seiko’s watch dial designs are celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship, elegance, and deep connection to nature and Japanese culture. Every detail is meticulously thought out to convey beauty, precision, and a sense of harmony with the natural world. Texture Many Grand Seiko dials are inspired by nature, with textures that evoke landscapes, seasons, and […]

Diver watches are rooted in the history of exploration. Originally developed for military and professional use, they represent the golden age of tool watches, featuring robust design, craftsmanship, and engineering innovations such as advancements in water resistance, lume technology, and material science. Collecting diver watches connects you to a vibrant community of enthusiasts who share […]

GMT watches—timepieces that allow the wearer to track multiple time zones simultaneously—are popular with collectors for a variety of reasons. From their historical connection with aviation heritage, to their practical functionality, to the iconic design of many of the most famous models, GMT watches have a wealth of features that make them perfect for true […]

Chronograph watches—timepieces with a built-in stopwatch function in addition to standard timekeeping—have a rich history tied to aviation, motorsports, and space exploration. Their ability to measure elapsed time makes them highly useful for activities requiring precise timing, such as calculating speed, distance, or heart rate, and this functionality has made chronograph watches essential tools for […]

A mother’s love is timeless, eternal. She’s been there with you through every second, every moment, through good times and bad. This Mothers Day, celebrate her with a watch as elegant and precious as she is. Whether your mom is in love with diamonds or takes a more understated approach, we’ve rounded up our Top […]

June is a month of milestones, of handshakes at commencement ceremonies and heartfelt hugs on Father’s Day. It’s a time when we celebrate the achievements of graduates and honor the wisdom and love of fathers. At Feldmar, we believe that moments like this deserve to be marked with something truly timeless: a luxury watch. Whether […]

Every watch collector seeks something different. Some look for colorful dials or interesting case shapes. All of these specifications fall up to the personal taste of the collector. Regardless of design preference, every watch collector can appreciate the technical mastery that goes into watch complications. Aficionados begin collecting high-end mechanical timepieces with complications such as […]

Dress watches—designed to dazzle beneath the cuff of a stylish suit, or be the perfect accompaniment to that little black dress—tell the world what your personal style is. Timeless elegance, sophistication, elite craftsmanship, historical significance, exclusivity, and prestige are all hallmarks of the world’s best dress watches. And while dress watches sometimes get a reputation […]

Field watches are popular with watch collectors for a variety of reasons. They have a great deal of historical significance due to their deep connection to military history, as they were originally designed for soldiers in the early to mid-20th century, particularly during World War I and World War II. The features that originally made […]

Watch collecting is a unique hobby that has near limitless possibilities in terms of taste and design. Most collectors start their collections by purchasing or being gifted an entry level watch. From this point you might be one of the unfortunate ones who catch “the itch,” at which point you are doomed to a lifetime […]

Every watch has a story. But only some can tell your story. This summer, if you’re searching for a piece that endures, a NORQAIN timepiece offers something few luxury watches can: the opportunity to make it truly personal. A Signature Feature Unlike Any Other Every NORQAIN watch features the brand’s distinctive NORQAIN Plate, located on […]