Hot List: August 11, 2023
What’s more “summer” than theme parks and rollercoasters? 🎢 Feldmar’s Hot List! From Orlando to Anaheim and Cedar Point to Myrtle Beach, we’ve criss-crossed the country (and world!) to bring you universally loved timepieces from Omega, Breguet, Seiko, and more! Strap in and and get ready for some magical fun that’ll throw you for a loop and tie you in “Knott’s”! ☀️
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWATCH — DARK SIDE OF THE MOON APOLLO 8
You don’t have to go to Space Mountain to experience the majestic expanse of the unknown! 🚀 This rarely-seen Omega salutes the Apollo 8 mission’s record-setting journey around the moon with a dial that features an exacting render of the lunar surface as seen by NASA astronauts.
BREGUET CLASSIQUE CHRONOMÉTRIE
Did you know the fastest coaster in the world can reach speeds of almost 150 mph? That’s nothing compared to this Breguet which beats at an astonishing 10Hz. That means every single second, the seconds hand moves 10 times, giving it a totally smooth appearance. Now that’s what we call a “fast pass”! 🏎️
TUDOR BLACK BAY 39
Only those with steely constitutions attempt to visit the Big Four theme parks located in Bay Lake, Florida in a single day. Rather than scramble from one kingdom to the next, you can catch us chilling with a different bay… the Black Bay 39! Cheers to making your own magic! 🍹
GIRARD-PERREGAUX LAUREATO CHRONOGRAPH “PANDA”
Getting up close with pandas at the zoo is fun for a while, but once you realize they sleep 12 hours a day, you might turn your attention to the much more active dial of the Laureato “Panda” Chronograph! 🐼
NOMOS AHOI NEOMATIK 38 DATE
Sand and sky? Sounds like a beach vacation to me! Once you’re tuckered out by a day of fried foods, rollercoasters, some nausea, and then more fried food, it’s time to take it real easy in a beach chair 🏖️ Featuring NOMOS’ famous in-house neomatik movement and comfortable fabric strap, these newest Ahois are vacation-ready!
BREGUET TYPE XX
Whether you’re suiting up for the flight deck or getting inverted on a high-speed coaster, the new Type XXs from Breguet are aviation-inspired timepieces that have got “zoom” in their DNA! Which one are you picking? 🛩️
SEIKO PROSPEX SLA073 & PRESAGE SPB399
Need to cool off after an August sweat? Seiko’s got you covered with blue hues from the Prospex and Presage collections ⛲ Whether you’re posted up in the Splash Zone with the SLA073 or keepin’ it classy at the pool-side bar with the SPB399, there’s a Seiko for any occasion!
BELL & ROSS URBAN BR-X5 CARBON ORANGE
Odds are there’s more space-age tech and materials in the BR-X5 than any rollercoaster in the world. Try not to think of that the next time you strap into Leap-The-Dips, America’s oldest rollercoaster built in 1902 😲
TAG HEUER CARRERA AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
Bumper cars? Nah. Lazer tag? Nah. TAG’s Carrera? Definitely. With a “glassbox” crystal that astounds, this special piece reminds us that whether you’re timing the drop on tall rollercoasters or lapping race cars, you’re tapping into a heritage of true speed! 🏁 Shop now.
MAURICE LACROIX AIKON URBAN TRIBE 39MM
Once you and your tribe are finished with a day full of elephant ears, loop-de-loops, and corkscrews, it’s time for the long slog home. While waiting in the parking lot traffic, admire the intricate design of Maurice Lacroix’s newest Aikon. It’s one of a kind! 🏹 Contact us for more information.
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About The Author: Tom Roth
Born in Washington state, Tom developed an interest in photography during college at University of San Diego. There, he got started in music journalism, interviewing artists and taking photos at concerts. A life-long tinkerer and collector, it wasn’t long before Tom became fascinated with fountain pens and watches.
Those interests collided in November 2020 when Tom started at Feldmar Watch Company where he lives out every watch geek’s dream: photographing and writing about timepieces. When he’s not tinkering with his watch collection, Tom can be found traveling, biting his nails while watching PNW sports teams, and taking flying lessons.
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