Tag: Seiko

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, […]

When it comes to modding watches, Seiko mods are by far the most popular. One question we hear a lot is how do I change the bezel insert? With a few tools and some patience, it is possible to change the bezel insert in a matter of minutes. You’ll need a replacement bezel and a […]

For a long time, we here at Feldmar Watch Company have admired the work of some extremely talented modders. A few are even regulars in our store and we always love seeing their latest creations and chatting with them about their inspiration, techniques, and handy tips. But for every watch enthusiast familiar with modding, there […]

Captivating and intriguing, luminescence is arguably one of the “coolest” features a watch can possess. Believe it or not, watches with dials that can be seen in the dark have been around for a while and they used to be made with radioactive (yep, radioactive!) radium. Luckily, they have come a long way since the […]

Our latest Collector’s Spotlight features Xavier (@knights.watch on IG) and Sam (@samandherwatchbox on IG), a couple who share everything, including their love for watch collecting. I thought it would be fun to have you guys on and talk about how you met, how you got into watches. So how did you guys meet? Sam: We met […]

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 […]

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 been said that marriage is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity—the order varies for any given year. This dovetails nicely with the traditional 11th anniversary gift of steel, as steel represents that the marriage was strong enough to last into its second decade. If you’re celebrating your 11th anniversary, first, congratulations! […]

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 […]

I went into Baselworld with a lot of trepidation this year. Some brands had left Basel for Geneva’s SIHH, while other brands just didn’t exhibit at Basel at all. So, I didn’t really know what to expect. Would the halls be empty? Would I have a lot of time on my hands? I needn’t have […]

It all started innocently enough.  As a young kid, I pretty much always wore a watch.  A G-SHOCK or Casio, possibly even a few Diesel fashion watches.  I didn’t wear them to make a fashion statement or because I had developed an early appreciation for watchmaking. I wasn’t fascinated by the backstory of G-SHOCK, in […]

November 30, 2017 marked the second anniversary of Sol Meller’s passing. It also marked the start of a new tradition for Feldmar Watch Company. In memory of Sol, who during his life was an extremely generous blood and platelet donor for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the first annual Sol Meller Memorial Blood Drive took place at […]

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 […]

Whether you’re a college graduate heading into the workforce or an established professional trying to freshen up your look, a timepiece can help you give off that polished look. Check out some of our favorite classic timepieces, below! Seiko Le Grand Sport Perfect for the recent college grad, any version of the Seiko Le Grand […]