Tag: Grand Seiko

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

Grand Seiko’s reputation as a maker of world-class precision watches is well earned. For true watch aficionados, however, Grand Seiko is just as celebrated for the exquisite beauty and design of their watch dials. Here, we celebrate their seven best, most impressive dials of all time. “Snowflake” SBGA211 A high-intensity titanium case is the perfect […]

For more than sixty years, the designers and engineers of Grand Seiko have been driven by one overarching goal—to craft the ideal watch. The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection: SLGH005 “White Birch” With research, development, assembly, and inspection under one roof in Shizukuishi, Japan, Grand Seiko is one of the few fully-integrated watch manufacturers in the […]

To fully understand just what makes the Grand Seiko Heritage SBGA211 Snowflake such an extraordinary timepiece, one must start with what makes Grand Seiko itself so extraordinary. From its very beginning in 1960, Grand Seiko was born with the goal of crafting the ideal watch. That goal has remained the driving force behind this much-loved […]

Grand Seiko was born in 1960 with one simple, singular goal—to craft the ideal watch. That they have been extraordinarily successful is undeniable, as evidenced by timepieces like the Elegance SBGM221. Grand Seiko is one of the few fully-integrated watch manufacturers in the world, committed to producing the ultimate in durable, accurate and stylish timepieces. […]

Powered by a COSC-certified chronometer, the Breitling Caliber 10, the SuperOcean Heritage ’57 (U10370121B1X1) pays tribute to the laid-back surfing lifestyle of the 60s. It features two classic elements from the original: oversized indices and a concave bidirectional ceramic bezel with an updated design and enhanced technical features. The Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 42mm (03.2040.400/69.C494) […]

High school teacher, watch collector and photographer — that’s Jorge, the man (the myth, the legend…) behind @thetravelingtimepiece! We recently chatted with Jorge to learn a little more about his love for the hobby and his growing timepiece collection. Hey Jorge! Could you give us a brief intro into who you are? I was born […]

An unknowing, unwitting Seiko collector — that’s exactly what our customer Matt (better known as @mattmcd_gmt on Instagram) is. We sat down with Matt to get to know him and learn about the timepieces in his impressive collection. Read on! Hey Matt! Let’s start with a brief introduction to who you are and what you […]

Spring is a time for renewal, with blooms and blossoms in riotous display all around. Don’t let nature have all the fun. It’s time to renew your look as well, from your wardrobe to your accessories, and that includes your watch. Feldmar has a stunning selection of luxury timepieces tailor-made to accompany your spring wardrobe. […]

As we all do our part to stay safe and healthy, important life events like graduations continue to happen. Perhaps now, more than ever, those events deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated. Although the celebrations may be a little quieter than usual, they can be just as meaningful. Read on for some unforgettable graduation gifts: […]

In the 1950s, a group of watchmakers got together with the aim of creating the very best watch, the “king” of the industry. In December 1960, that goal became a reality when the first edition was born and appropriately named Grand Seiko. It’s been 60 years (which in Japan is known as a time of […]

Need the perfect gift for the watch enthusiast in your life? Deemed some of the “hottest watches of 2019,” these timepieces have generated major buzz in our store and within the watch community this year. Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition Vintage allure with undeniable modernity, the re-edition of the Navitimer Ref. 806 watch features […]

Japan’s reverence for the passage of time can be seen clearly in the concept of sekki—twenty-four sekki mark nature’s ever-changing seasons. The sekki offer a poetic journey as nature awakens, blossoms, matures and settles into winter sleep. Now Grand Seiko celebrates the nature of time, the changing of seasons, with four new timepieces for its […]

It’s hard to believe that another Baselworld has come and gone. Jamie and I recently returned from Switzerland where we had the chance to meet with many of our brand partners and check out this year’s newest products. While this year’s show was a little quieter than year’s past, it was no less exciting or […]

There’s no one brand that dominates sales and inquiries here at Feldmar Watch Company. In any given month, sales and inquiries tend to run the gamut from one end of our magalog to the other. That makes perfect sense, since our customers are all individuals who each require a different mix of function and aesthetics […]

Every year, Las Vegas hosts the American watch shows, Couture and JCK. Now, JCK isn’t much of a watch show any more, but it is still hugely important for jewelry. I LOVE going to the Couture show. It’s a chance to catch up with friends from the watch industry, including the great people from Feldmar, […]

Abraham Louis Breguet made the clock for Napoleon’s carriage. It was a heavy piece weighing more than 100 pounds. In the 18th century, the finest clocks money could buy had a tourbillon as part of the movement. Much more than two hundred years ago, Breguet patented the tourbillon as a pocket watch feature (not a […]

We recently returned from a busy couple of days at Baselworld and had a great time meeting with some of the biggest and best brands in the industry and seeing their latest innovations. Highlights included sitting with the US President of Zenith, Thierry Collot, and adding some new brands to our product offerings that we […]

Vintage is the hot thing, whether it’s new vintage or actual vintage. I’ve never been a big vintage buyer. I like the idea of vintage watches, but I have only bought one vintage watch my whole life — a 1946 Hamilton “Keith” watch. I am a big Hamilton fan, having lived a big portion of […]

Another Baselworld in the books for Scott Meller and Jamie Hayes! If you couldn’t attend, get a sense of how the show went from Feldmar’s Operations Manager, Jamie Hayes, below! What was your favorite brand exhibit/event this year and why? This is a tough question to answer and I don’t think I would do Baselworld […]

In 1881, Kintaro Hattori opened a watch shop in Tokyo at just 22 years old. Over 130 years later, Seiko, Feldmar’s December brand of the month, is known for cutting-edge innovation and many achievements that have defined the art of telling time as it is known today. Let’s take a look at some of the […]