
Hot List: July 4, 2025
Whoa! 🎆 Did you see that one?? It looked just like Scott! While you’re getting ready for the big firework shows tonight, check out this week’s Hot List which is explosive in its own way. For the first time, we’ve got a brand new Ressence as well as the newest members of Longines’ Spirit family. […]

Hot List: June 27, 2025
They grow up so fast! One moment, it’s a ragtag bunch of guys chucking tea into the harbor, and the next it’s a 249 year old superpower 🗽 Where does the time go? If the years seem to be flying by, slow down with this week’s red-white-and-blue Hot List (which always arrives right on time!). […]

Hot List: June 6, 2025
It’s almost here! ⌛ As we count down to the longest day of the year on June 20, we’ve got an XL Hot List for you. This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on an incredible UN, a very special Oris, and THREE special pieces from Zenith! Let’s get it! ULYSSE NARDIN FREAK X GOLD […]

Hot List: May 30, 2025
“Yarmus… Freddy Yarmus.” Our very own Freddy just got back from two weeks in Italy and while he says he was there on “vacation”, we know he’s really an international man of mystery 🕵 Plus, with the speculation around casting the new James Bond, is he slated to be the next double-O? While we await […]

Hot List: May 23, 2025
Welcome to this week’s big, beautiful Hot List! 🏛 We’re all about bi-partisanship here, so we’ve picked out some watches with seriously broad appeal. From Grand Seiko to Maurice Lacroix, this is a party lineup. Enough filibustering — let’s get to the list! ✅ GRAND SEIKO EVOLUTION 9 SLGH027 If Grand Seiko watches are a […]

Hot List: May 16, 2025
Divers, daily drivers, and dual times! 🌭 We’re bringing the flavor to our Hot List with watches from Omega, Bulgari, and more! These pieces hit the showroom this week like a knuckle sandwich, each one packing more punch than the last. And like a perfect deep-fried onion ring, they’ve got us coming back for more! […]

Hot List: April 18, 2025
“Scott, neeooo!” You don’t need to go on a yoga retreat at the White Lotus to find your inner zen 🌼 This week’s Hot List is perfectly balanced, with “peaces” from Oris, GP, and even Ommm-ega ☸️ But just like the White Lotus, things aren’t always what they seem. Let’s uncover the secrets of this […]

Best of Watches and Wonders 2025
Every year, over 50,000 watch enthusiasts descend upon Geneva to be the first to experience the watch industry’s novelties. Watches and Wonders 2025 was a dazzling celebration of the watchmaker’s art, that spanned from April 1-7 this year and Feldmar’s own Scott Meller and Ben Scheidt were there for all the innovation and excellence. Held […]

Hot List: March 28, 2025
It’s almost here! The biggest watch event of the year, Watches & Wonders, kicks off in Geneva on Tuesday ⏰️ Our fearless leaders will be on the ground getting up close and personal with new releases from 25+ of Feldmar’s brands. To mark the occasion, Scott’s donned his traditional Swiss watchmaker’s garb. Lookin’ good, boss! […]

Building the Perfect Collection: GMT Watches
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 […]

Hot List: February 28, 2025
Eat, drink, and be Mardi! We’re coming up on Fat Tuesday, and Scott is in full celebration mode. As head of Krewe of Feldmar, he’s ready to let the good times roll with hot watches from Grand Seiko, Omega, and more. Which one’s got your “float”? 💜💛💚 GRAND SEIKO HERITAGE SBGH295 Is this, dare we […]

Hot List: February 21, 2025
Funnily enough, Scott Meller was supposed to host the week of the “More Cowbell” sketch way back in April 2000. Unfortunately, he came down with a bad fever and had to be replaced at the last minute. As the world celebrates 50 years of Saturday nights, we’re celebrating our own weekly tradition: the Hot List! […]

Hot List: February 14, 2025
He’s shreddin’ the pow! It’s been a week of wacky weather in LA and to absolutely nobody’s surprise, Snowboardin’ Scott headed for the hills to hit the slopes 🏂 Taking advantage of the great snowpack and with a backpack full of Snack Packs, he’s attacking everything from cat-tracks to double-black diamonds! And speaking of shreddin’, […]

Hot List: February 7, 2025
Awards season is here in LA, and we were as surprised as anybody to see Scott take the stage and snag a trophy! 🏆 Security wasn’t too happy with his little stunt, but we think his Bavarian yodeling single truly was the Song of the Year. If you’re looking to pick up your own trophy, […]

Hot List: January 31, 2025
As the “superb owl” approaches next weekend, Scott’s got birds on the brain! 🦉 Using his eagle-eye, he’s picked out a batch of watches for this week’s Hot List that have caused quite a flap 🦅 From a raven black Speedmaster to a totally tweet Ressence, there’s nothing egret-able about this week’s list (unlike our […]

Hot List: January 3, 2025
Happy New Year from all of us at Feldmar! (Can you believe that we’re now a quarter way through the 21st century? 😮) We hope you’ve had a relaxing and fulfilling holiday season. Now we’re hoping to kick off the new year right with some great watch picks as well as some of our own […]

Grand Seiko’s 7 Best Dials Ever
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 […]

Hot List: December 20, 2024
Scott’s got a new ride! 🛷 We were surprised this week to see Feldmar’s fearless leader show up at the store on a brand-new 2024 model year sled. Plus, he was in full elf regalia which made things extra awesome. These things are built for speed so there’s not much trunk space, but he had […]

Hot List: December 13, 2024
You’ve heard of Elf on a Shelf. How about Scott on a… cot? Unfortunately, including a cot here would tax our AI image library too much, so you’ll just have to use your imagination 😵💫 What you won’t have to imagine is the pure awesomeness of this Holiday Hot List complete with gold Parmigianis, white […]

Hot List: November 27, 2024
We hope your Thanksgiving had plenty of the traditional 4Fs: family, friends, food, and football. Now we can perhaps entice you with a 5th: Feldmar! For this one day only, we had special discounts on ALL our pre-owned inventory. How were we able to do this? Well, Scott, as you can see from the above photo, […]

Hot List: January 12, 2024
Look! In your inbox! It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s… the Feldmar Hot List gone pre-owned! This week, we’ve rounded up the top pre-owned pieces that have arrived in-store in recent days. So whether you’re plotting in your lair or out vanquishing villians, these used pieces are sure to make you say, “holy smokes!” […]

Watch Movements: “The Other Guys”
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 […]

10 of the Most Historically Important Watches
There have been beloved watches throughout history, watches justly celebrated for design and technological innovation. However, very few timepieces reach a level so iconic that they achieve horological immortality and change the face of watchmaking. Here are ten historically important watches that have stood the test of time. Zenith el Primero The Zenith el Primero, […]

A Deep Dive on Water Resistant Watches
There is no such thing as a completely waterproof watch, but water-resistant watches have been around since the 1920s, and many watches today list level of water resistance as one of their features. That’s not surprising, as water is the mortal enemy of watches. But, there’s some confusion as to just what those numbers mean. […]