The Origins of the Iconic and Timeless Field Watch
The field watch, or the trench watch as it was called before, is a style of watch originally designed for use by soldiers in World War I. They were the first watches to be designed and manufactured on a mass level. Prior to this, wristwatches were generally thought of as accessories, not tools, and were […]
Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms: What Makes It Special?
In recent years, one style of watch has outgrown all others – the dive watch. As a class of watches, “divers” as they are sometimes known, include some of the most brilliant and iconic timepieces in the world. Blending functionality, form, aesthetic, and value, one reason dive watches are so popular is their ability to […]
What Makes the Ulysse Nardin Freak a Truly One-Of-A-Kind Watch
Do you consider yourself a “limited edition”? You should! If there’s one thing we’ve learned in over 100 years of selling watches, it’s that there’s as much variety in watch buying as there is in watchmaking! These days, there is more variety in watch design than ever before so finding a watch that matches your […]
The Return of a Classic: The 2022 Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0
Feldmar Watch Company is proud to present an extraordinary new piece from Girard-Perregaux. Inspired by the innovative designs of 1970’s-era watchmaking, the Casquette occupies a special place in the pantheon of horological history thanks to its experimental case design, futuristic digital display and elegant material integration. Manufactured from 1976 to 1978, only 8,200 Casquettes were […]
Our Favorite Zenith Watches
Here at Feldmar we love all our watches, but as with every world-class brand we carry, we have our favorite models. With Zenith, however, identifying one favorite is nearly impossible. Named after the highest point reached by a heavenly body in the sky, Zenith symbolizes the heights of excellence and has been crafting exquisite precision […]
Here’s How to Get Your Hands on John Wick’s Watch
Some movie characters wear iconic costumes that make them identifiable at a glance, while others wear accessories so subtle that viewers might have to rewatch the movie to notice them or appreciate how they impact storytelling. One of these accessories is timepieces. Watches are commonly used on the silver screen. In fact, some of the […]
New Brand Alert: Feldmar Proudly Welcomes Chopard Timepieces
At Feldmar, we are not just proud purveyors of fine timepieces, but true lovers of watchmaking as well. It’s an honor to carry many of the world’s most prestigious luxury watch brands, and are therefore extremely happy to welcome Chopard to the Feldmar family! The Chopard history begins in Switzerland in 1860, when Louis-Ulysse Chopard, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introducing: Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition
Kermit once said “it’s not easy being green” but, after seeing the latest release from Oris, we beg to differ. Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition Part of the Oris X Disney’s “The Muppets” collaboration, the ProPilot X Kermit launches today, March 27th, 2023 at the Watches & Wonders show. The timepiece is based on the […]
Model Spotlight: Seiko Prospex SLA066 & SLA065
SEIKO PROSPEX SLA066 1965 DIVERS MODERN RE-INTERPRETATION “SAVE THE OCEAN” U.S. LIMITED EDITION Seiko has always pushed boundaries, crafting timepieces that reach the heights, and in this case the depths, of human achievement. Their original 1965 diver’s watch was standard equipment on the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition thanks to an unheard-of combination of water resistance, […]
Event Recap: Girard-Perregaux Unveils the Neo Constant Escapement at Feldmar Watch Company
Last week, Feldmar hosted a select group of collectors as Girard-Perregaux unveiled the newest edition of their ground breaking Constant Escapement. We went hands-on with this piece of haute horology, seeing up close the unique design and advanced engineering that makes the Neo Constant one of the most precise watches ever created. With representatives from […]
Model Spotlight: Ulysse Nardin Freak
The dictionary definition of freak includes such words as unusual, unexpected, atypical, and extreme. When it comes to the extraordinary Ulysse Nardin Freak, you could easily add words like innovative, historic, avant-garde, and breathtaking. As Freak redefines how watches work, it’s important to note that the watch is iconic not just for what it has, […]
Model Spotlight: The OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph
Since 1969, when Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the moon, the Omega Speedmaster Professional has been known fondly to collectors as “The Moonwatch.” Watches from the Speedmaster collection have accompanied generations of astronauts on their expeditions of our solar system. Although the Speedmaster Professional is most commonly associated with the Apollo Missions to the […]