
Hot List: September 8, 2023
Gimme an “H”! Gimme an “O”! Gimme an “T”! What’s that spell? HOT! With football season now officially underway, we’re cheering for the best watches in the game with this week’s Hot List. From a varsity-blue Omega to a Ressence that lives in the Red Zone, we’ve got the right watch for your playbook. Let’s […]

Understated Class: Six of the Best Affordable Dress Watches Under $3k
There are many things that make a watch a dress watch—elegance, simplicity, a design that pairs well with suits and other formal attire. One thing that doesn’t necessarily make a dress watch? An expensive pricetag. Here are the six best affordable dress watches priced under $3,000. Carl F. Bucherer Manero Autodate Known most famously to […]

Collection for a Cause: Introducing the 2023 Only Watch Collection
When creativity, innovation, technology, and community join together in service of a worthwhile cause, the results can be breathtaking, even life-changing. In 2005, philanthropist Luc Pettavino, with the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, created Only Watch to raise money for research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This was an intensely personal endeavor […]

Best Affordable Alternatives: Rolex Explorer
When the Rolex Explorer debuted in 1953, it came with an impressive pedigree, and proof that it had earned the name Explorer honestly—an earlier prototype had been worn by Sherpa Tenzing Norgay when he ascended Mount Everest. Unfortunately, owning one of those iconic timepieces today can be an expensive proposition. Luckily, there are affordable alternatives, […]

Top Picks for Father’s Day
You’ve likely been spending a lot of time brushing up on your outdoor sports or perfecting that BBQ recipe in time for Sunday. But did your remember to pick out the perfect gift for that dad in your life? And, hey, if you’re a dad in need of a watch, then feel free to forward this email […]

Hot List: June 2, 2023
We’re a-may-zed it’s already June! Where does the time go? Whether you’re gearing up for summer or marching across the stage to collect a diploma, the Feldmar Hot List is your place for watches with pomp, no matter the circumstance! 🎶 OMEGA SEAMASTER DIVER 300M There’s plenty of green to go around! One of the […]

Hot List: May 12, 2023
These watches SHRED! We’re dropping in on your inbox for a quick sesh with the raddest pieces of the week. From a steezy Seiko to a gnarly GP, ollie‘ve it to you to decide which one is the sickest! ZENITH DEFY SKYLINE SKELETON Drawing inspiration from modern cityscapes where structures and light are bound in a constantly […]

Celebrities and their Favorite Watches
Celebrities…they’re just like us! No, not really. But when it comes to the watches they love, they are just like any other watch enthusiast, except that, because they are photographed so often, they wear their hearts on their sleeves. Well, under their sleeves, to be precise, on their wrists. Here, then, some celebrities and their […]

Feldmar Gift Guide: Go Bold for Valentine’s Day
Why whisper your love when you can shout it from the rooftops? Feldmar is here to help with these bold yet sophisticated Valentine’s Day gift ideas in shades of red and pink for both men and women. Love is in the air and on the wrist. Gucci G-Timeless Gucci, recognized for their innovative and contemporary […]

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Gifts
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah marks the transition from childhood to adulthood in the Jewish faith, when a boy turns 13 and a girl turns 12. Feldmar Watch Company is honored to be a part of this celebratory occasion, as the boy or girl takes on a larger role in the Jewish community. Please read […]

8 Father’s Day Gifts that Exude Luxury
As Father’s Day approaches, show the father or father figure in your life just how much they mean to you with these eight items, each carefully chosen to be a truly perfect Father’s Day gift. Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41 The Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 41 combines a 41mm stainless steel and 18K red gold case […]

Anniversary Series: Silver 25th Anniversary Gifts
As you reach the milestone of your 25th wedding anniversary, remember this—you are not just 25 years older, but 25 years stronger, wiser and happier. That calls for an anniversary gift worthy of such a special and momentous event. Feldmar Watch Company treasures such enduring relationships, and offers these suggestions for truly memorable Silver Jubilee […]

Show Shake Up
My how the watch landscape has changed. I think we’ve seen more changes in the last six months than we have seen in the last 20 years. First, the Swatch Group pulled out of Baselworld, and other brands followed, some going to SIHH, which added a number of brands (and lost some too), and some […]

2018 — One Heck of a Year
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is already nearly over. It was a heck of a year – I had some fantastic watch-related adventures, met some incredible watch people and, most importantly, saw and reviewed a host of great new watches. As a result of having such an awesome 2018, I have high hopes for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Thunder Out of China: Revolution Goes to China, and More
Hello again. This blog coincides with the release of the Spring edition of Revolution USA, so here are some highlights from the issue that is available in-store at Feldmar Watch Company and on newsstands across the country. To celebrate a big birthday, I led my “Gang of Eight” across Yunnan Province in China to wear […]

The Rise of Vintage
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 […]

The Changing Face of Watch Journalism
Watch Journalism is Changing…and this blog is just one example. I have been covering the watch industry for more than 25 years now. People are always surprised that I can make my living writing about watches, but I’ve had a great career and it’s been a wild and very interesting journey. When I first started […]

The Ultimate In Versatility: Timepieces with Interchangeable Straps
When making a big investment such as a luxury timepiece, you probably want it to be as versatile as possible. Get the most bang for your buck with these watches equipped with interchangeable strap technology, and find them all at Feldmar! Raymond Weil Shine The Raymond Weil Shine collection is known for its patented interchangeable […]

First Timer? 3 Things to Expect at SIHH
Global watch events are the highlight of the year for watch brands, watch retailers, and watch lovers! 2017 kicks off with the first annual event dedicated to the watchmaking world, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Geneve (SIHH) from January 16 thru January 20. We’re excited to be traveling to Switzerland to experience the […]

Beyond the Watch: 7 Brands That Sell More Than Just Timepieces
Of course when you think of the following brands, you might think of their timepieces first. However, you may be surprised to find out that many of the Feldmar brands are talented in more ways than one! Check out these 7 luxury brands that carry much more than just watches. Charriol Not only is Charriol […]

15 Watches to Get Your Hands On in 2016
In the spirit of the holidays, we’re sharing a list of fifteen of the most in-demand watches in 2016 so you can be one of the first to have one. Take your pick, below! Baume & Mercier—Shelby Cobra Two new models of this popular piece celebrate fifty years since the hot-rod house became the first […]
Event Recap: Montblanc Celebrates their Villeret Collection
Feldmar Watch Company, Montblanc and LA Magazine hosted a cocktail party on Thursday, October 23rd to celebrate Montblanc’s Villeret Collection. The event was held at the Feldmar Watch Company flagship store at 9000 West Pico Blvd. Guests were treated to live movement demonstrations and an in-depth presentation on the Villiret. The event was the culmination […]