15 Years of Watch Collecting
As a child of the 1970s and 1980s, I fondly remember sitting in my parents’ bedroom playing with my Dad’s Omega Speedmaster, starting, stopping and resetting the chronograph over and over again, for hours. I was also fascinated with all things related to space and our space program. I was astonished when my Dad told […]
5 Watch Brands That are Trending at Feldmar
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 […]
It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts: 6 Stunning Display Case Backs
People always say it’s what’s on the inside that counts and when it comes to these six luxury timepieces, we have to agree. Each one features a display, or transparent, case back that allows the wearer to marvel at the movement inside. Frederique Constant Slimline Automatic Ultra-thin with clean lines, Frederique Constant’s Slimline Automatic features […]
New Year, New Timepieces: Announcements from SIHH 2019
Every January, the watch world comes together for the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), a four-day show in Geneva, Switzerland that draws over 20,000 watch professionals, journalists and industry fans from around the globe. We were lucky enough to attend this year’s show and witness the new models, collections and technologies that were […]
Feldmar Gift Guide: Watches that Give Back
The holiday season is the perfect time to give back. Shop these watches and feel good knowing you are supporting a meaningful cause. 1. Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Manta Trust The Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Manta Trust is a 188-piece limited edition release that supports the conservation of manta rays. Two manta rays, […]
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is coming and I can’t wait. This is my favorite holiday, not just because of the turkey feast and football, but because there are no presents and no real pressure. I celebrate Thanksgiving here in Switzerland, but it’s not really the same. Thanksgiving is for family, and two of my sons live in the […]
Football Time
Thank goodness the 2018 NFL season is here. I’m a huge football fan and am the QB of a team here in Switzerland, the Geneva Warriors. Luckily, football and watches often go hand in hand, combining two of my passions. There are several brands involved with football and players, including TAG Heuer with Tom Brady, […]
Purpose-Built Sports Watches Make the Living Easier
I am hard on watches, especially in the summer. My lifestyle is not suited to delicate watches. As the father of an energetic nine-year-old, I am constantly chucking a football, going for a bike ride or paddle boarding on the lake. If I don’t have a robust sports watch on, any day could see a […]
All in the Family: Passing down Your Watch
Family traditions are important, and what better tradition to start than passing a beautiful luxury timepiece down from generation to generation? Leave your legacy with these helpful tips. First of all, which type of watch makes the best heirloom? If you’re purchasing a luxury watch in hopes of someday passing it on to a family […]
What’s the Date? Breaking Down Calendar Complications
How many times have you thought to yourself “what’s the date today?” One highly sought after and frequently used watch complication, or a feature other than telling time, is a calendar indicator. Scroll through to learn about the different types of calendar complications, and see some of our favorite watches that have this feature. Date […]
