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Feldmar Watch Company Shares Tips for Overcoming Watch Collecting Plateaus October 25, 2025 (0 comments)
Los Angeles, CA--Feldmar Watch Company published a guide for collectors on refreshing their watch collections when mainstream options begin to feel repetitive. The update presents several approaches for expanding beyond common designs.
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According to the company's blog post, collectors often reach a point at which new releases become similar, leading to what it calls a "collecting plateau." Feldmar suggests several ways to regain interest:
1. Try Gold Watches
The post suggests moving away from stainless steel sports models toward gold options for variety and craftsmanship. Examples include the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in 18K Red Gold and the Omega Speedmaster in Sedna Gold. For lower budgets, gold-plated alternatives such as the Seiko Prospex SLA006 and the Raymond Weil Millesime Collection are mentioned.
2. Explore Complications
The report highlights mechanical complexity as a way to renew interest. It cites the Ulysse Nardin Freak for its rotating movement, the Nomos Glashütte Zurich Worldtimer for its time-zone mechanism, and the Frédérique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon for combining high-end complications with accessibility.
3. Revisit Dress Watches
Dress watches are regaining popularity for their versatility. The Breguet Classique is noted for its traditional design and hand-engraved details, while the Blancpain Villeret offers clean aesthetics with calendar and multi-hand variations.
4. Consider Vintage and Pre-Owned Models
Feldmar points out that vintage and pre-owned pieces now make up more than half of the global watch market. Collectors are encouraged to explore older designs and neo-vintage models from the 1980s and 1990s. The company referenced examples from its collection, including the Heuer Autavia and TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph "Tom Brady."
As the post notes, these approaches can help collectors expand their perspective, rediscover variety, and find pieces that better reflect their personal taste.
Learn more in this blog post by Feldmar Watch Company.