Category: Tips & Tricks

Adding a new watch to your collection can be a thrilling experience. While it may sound odd to some, “bonding” with a new watch is one of the best parts of bringing home a new timepiece. At the start, you might wear it every day, leaving all your other watches to wait their turn for […]

Modern fashion rules are constantly being rewritten. Nowadays, fashion models, celebrities, and influencers can be seen wearing formal clothing with casual accessories and vice versa. Men are wearing formal tuxedos with white sneakers, and women are pairing dress watches with their summer attire. Among watch geeks, the “desk diver” refers to a dive watch whose […]

The way a watch fits on your wrist can make or break the look that you’re going for. Whether you’re wearing a Casio or a BVLGARI, if your timepiece doesn’t fit properly, odds are you won’t wear it as you otherwise might. And if that happens, then what was the point of purchasing the watch […]

If you’re reading this, you probably already have developed a love for watches. If you’re like us, that love is rooted in the design and style of some of the world’s most incredible timepieces. Many watch fans are drawn to the way a watch looks, gaining an appreciation for the technology inside after many hours […]

When you hear the words “jewel” and “watch” together in a sentence, what do you think of? Do you think of a diamond-encrusted dial? A stunning dress piece that flashes in the sunlight? Or do you think of the delicate internals that enable a watch to keep time? If the latter sounds unfamiliar, then join […]

Luxury watches have become a sophisticated necessity for both collectors and professionals. A luxury watch is made with extremely advanced production technologies, materials, and methods, making them a valuable asset worth protecting. If you own a luxury watch, you know the importance of keeping it in the best condition possible. This can mean servicing watches […]

At Feldmar, we see a lot of watches (how’s that for understatement?). While the vast majority feature either gold or steel cases, there are certain models that have metal cases with special treatments. Fine luxury watches with these special coatings have an extra metal layer for an elegant sheen and durable protection that lasts for […]

At Feldmar, we are in the business of getting watches on wrists and pride ourselves on being a great resource for people who are learning about watches for the first time. In fact, they are some of our favorite customers because sharing the joy of watches is what we do best. Many people forgo wearing […]

Love Seiko? Check out the all-new limited edition SLA066 and SLA065! Much has been made of the elements that make a watch immediately eye-catching. Dials, hands, and brilliantly colored straps all make for buzzworthy fare but one part is absolutely essential – the humble watch case. Put plainly, a watch is alluring because of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From the very beginning, pocket watches, followed by wristwatches, were powered by mechanical movements. This meant they had to be periodically wound by the wearer in order to keep on ticking. Even today, most of the watches we encounter at Feldmar use mechanical movements, but in the time since personal timepieces first appeared, horological innovations […]

Hot take: a watch that can’t tell time accurately isn’t worth very much. Conversely, accurate timepieces are highly regarded, often esteemed as the pinnacle of technological craftsmanship. For centuries, watches have been judged on three criteria: quality, durability, and accuracy. These may seem relatively simple and straightforward, but they are a crucial touchstone for watch […]

“Does this watch fit my wrist?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear in the store. What seems like a simple thing is actually quite complicated! With at least four key measurements that determine the way a watch looks on the wrist, knowing how watches are measured is crucial, especially when shopping online. […]