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One hundred years. Time enough for generations
to pass, for industries to grow
and prosper, for an entire world to change.
There’s an elusive magic surrounding a
century; few things have the fortitude to
endure that span of time. Those who go
the distance are touched by this magic,
gifted with a rare determination. As Feldmar
Watch Company celebrates its 100
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th
Anniversary, one thing is abundantly clear;
theirs is no ordinary business.
Feldmar Watch Company evolved through a
legacy of family values that stretches back
to the beginning of the 20th century. Through
100 years of determination and exceptional
service, Feldmar Watch Company has
earned a respected place in the industry
while remaining firmly rooted in the history
of its past.
It began in 1913, when Hungarian immigrant
Jack Feldmar started a repair business fixing
the broken, relinquished watches of Newark,
New Jersey pawnshops. He repaired
neglected timepieces for 15 ¢ Jack’s wife became ill, the family relocated
to Los Angeles where Jack established his
own shop downtown on 4
apiece. When
th Another shining moment in Feldmar’s 100-
service remains a priority. One of Feldmar’s mar Watch Company stocks factory origiyear
history arrived with the first electronic
more recent endeavors is “HMS” (Hours nal parts and is able to provide free repair
and Broadway watch, the Bulova Accutron, in the 1960s.
Minutes Seconds), a luxury boutique with- estimates while customers wait. Any brand
and continued working with pawnshop owners.
Jack educated his son Barney in the
art of watchmaking and repair, and the two
formed a partnership that would become
the foundation for the present day Feldmar
Watch Company.
After the company relocated to their current
store site on West Pico Boulevard in
The Accutron’s precision meshed perfectly
with a timing company, so Bulova appointed
Feldmar as the Accutron Center for the Los
Angeles area. In due course, Feldmar became
the number one Accutron Center in
the United States, building further notoriety
and strength.
In the early 70s, the Feldmar’s son-in-law, Sol
in the Beverly Hilton, home to Hollywood’s
Golden Globe Awards. With Scott Meller at
the helm of this exciting addition, the company
transferred its dedication to quality
into the realm of Hollywood luxury.
Feldmar Watch Company is proud to be an
authorized dealer for every brand in their
showroom. This distinction gives the clien-
carried in the showroom is a brand they can
handle, from streamlined quartz movement
watches to unique automatic complications.
In celebration of its 100
1956, Jack retired from the watchmaking Meller, joined the business. Sol, a passionate
tele peace of mind that all warranties and
trade, leaving the company in the capa- watch enthusiast, also knew the importance
services are guaranteed by both the manuble
hands of Barney and his wife, Harriet. of excellent customer service. As the driving
facturer and Feldmar’s trained profession-
The Feldmar family business had staying
power, mainly due to its understanding of
what clients wanted from a watch purveyor.
Specializing in stopwatches became an
asset for Feldmar with the advent of timed
sporting events. With the largest selection
of stopwatches and the expertise to repair
and maintain them, Feldmar produced the
acclaimed booklet, “Timing in the World
of Sports.”
force behind the company’s development,
Sol built upon the existing foundation and
led the company to be named one of L.A.’s
fastest-growing businesses.
Feldmar Watch Company still embraces
the family values that got them where they
are today, while continuing to cultivate new
business possibilities. Sol’s son, Scott, has
emerged as a confident leader, seizing development
opportunities and ensuring that
als. When you purchase a timepiece or accessory
from Feldmar Watch Company, you
receive the very best in products, services
and customer satisfaction.
The highly-trained staff have serviced and
repaired quality timepieces for an entire
century. They take pride in the skill of their
watchmakers, who regularly work on both
cutting edge and vintage timepieces. Feld-
th ble family bond, unwavering work ethic and
visionary business acumen allowed the company
to excel in a challenging retail industry.
year, Feldmar
Watch Company has recently completed
the remodeling and expansion of the flagship
store at 9000 West Pico Boulevard.
Featuring an even greater selection of time-
At Feldmar Watch Company, you will certainly
find the luxury timepieces and customer
service that has made them the premier
watch purveyor in Los Angeles. But, you will
also get a glimpse of an American success
story, living proof of how a dream can be
brought to fruition by those willing to roll up
their sleeves and fight for success. This is the
pieces including Breguet and Omega Salons, story of how one ordinary man created one
and an impressive showroom of over 10,000 extraordinary company 100 long years ago.
square feet. The improvements pay homage This is, indeed, a story of greatness.
to Feldmar’s illustrious history and commitment
to its customers.
As the decades passed, Feldmar Watch
Company continually reinvented itself to
keep up with the times, never abandoning
the essence of the company’s core values.
Jack Feldmar had a vision in 1913, and he
passed it on through generations to create a
thriving business empire. Feldmar’s formida-
Happy 100th Anniversary to Feldmar Watch
Company…truly ahead of our time since 1913.
feldmarwatch.com | 310.274.8016
Celebrating 100 Years
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