Famous Racing Watches and the Speed That Inspired Them
The famous racing watches behind motorsport history, from the Carrera to the Daytona, and the Indiana-assembled Zeitfahren racing chronograph. October 29, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. Here in Indiana, racing isn’t a hobby. It’s practically a season on […]
The Best Milestone Gift Watch for Graduation, Retirement, and Every Big Moment Between
How to choose a milestone gift watch for graduation, weddings, new dads, and retirement, with honest advice from a family owned Indiana watch company. October 27, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. Some gifts get used up. Some get […]
Family Friday: The Day I Met Adam Parrish
Happy Friday, friends. October 23, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. Happy Family Friday. This one starts on a farm, not a workbench, but stick with me, because it’s the same story either way. For years, I carried around […]
Dress Watch vs. Sport Watch: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Dress watch vs sport watch: the real differences, how to choose, and a look at the Einheit and Hanoverian from an Indiana watch company. October 22, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. If you’re buying your first good watch, […]
How to Care for a Mechanical Watch So It Lasts Generations
How to care for a mechanical watch so it lasts generations. Winding, water, magnets, cleaning, and service, explained by an Indiana watch company. October 20, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. Here’s the good news: a well-built watch doesn’t […]
Hand Regulated Watches: Why We Regulate Ours by Hand in Kokomo, Indiana
What a hand regulated watch is, why many skip it, and how our AWCI-certified watchmaker in Kokomo, Indiana, regulates every mechanical watch we sell. October 15, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. If you’ve shopped for a watch lately, […]
Watch Parts Explained: A Beginner’s Glossary to the Anatomy of a Watch
From crown to caseback, every part you need to know before your first purchase October 13, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. If you’ve ever read a watch review and felt like it was written in a foreign language, […]
Family Friday: Bernard’s Belgian Draft Horses
Family Fridays: Old Fashioned Horsepower October 9, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. Happy Family Friday. This one starts on a farm, not a workbench, but stick with me, because it’s the same story either way. Happy Friday, friends. […]
Famous Watches Worn by Famous People, and Why the Story Matters More Than the Price
From moon landings to movie sets, the watches that earned their fame on the wrist October 8, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. Everybody likes a good watch story, and some of the best ones belong to famous people. […]
America 250 Gifts: Why the Semiquincentennial Deserves a Real Keepsake
Heirloom-quality ways to mark a once-in-a-lifetime anniversary October 6, 2026 Written by Dr. Adam Fleddermann, Founder & CEO of Fleddermann von Rieste, who designs every watch and oversees manufacturing and operations. The Fourth of July came and went this year with more fireworks than usual, and for good reason. It marked 250 years since 1776. […]
