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Felix Scholz

Felix Scholz

Articles by Felix Scholz

RECOMMENDED READING: The return of the retailer exclusive watch
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RECOMMENDED READING: The return of the retailer exclusive watch

In the world of serious vintage watch collecting the presence of a retailer’s name on the dial can make a big difference in terms of…
VIDEO: Travel in style with Grand Seiko’s SBGE201 
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VIDEO: Travel in style with Grand Seiko’s SBGE201 

The travel watch is one of the classic tropes in the world of watch design — and as with all recurring themes, the travel watch…
VIDEO: 3 watches that prove Montblanc’s Heritage collection is looking to the future 
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VIDEO: 3 watches that prove Montblanc’s Heritage collection is looking to the future 

Ever since Davide Cerrato took the helm at Montblanc’s watch department, it’s as if the turbo-booster was suddenly turned on. The watches, which were solid…
VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s epic Spring Drive Chronograph – the SBGC203
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VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s epic Spring Drive Chronograph – the SBGC203

In general, Grand Seiko has a reputation for being somewhat stealthy on the wrist — but, to be honest, that’s not the case with this…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski can’t live without his Omega Constellation 
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski can’t live without his Omega Constellation 

If you’re into feel-good positivity, then Netflix’s reboot of Queer Eye is likely already on your radar. If it’s not hard to get behind the…
VIDEO: Blue, gold and oh-so-bold, the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE248
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VIDEO: Blue, gold and oh-so-bold, the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE248

Grand Seiko has something of a reputation for finely finished understatement. This watch is, well, a little extra. That’s not to say that the Grand…
RECOMMENDED READING: Rediscovering how to wear a watch
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RECOMMENDED READING: Rediscovering how to wear a watch

People who care about watches enough to be able to drop reference numbers and movement names can sometimes forget that for some — even many…
RECOMMENDED LISTENING: H. Moser’s Edouard Meylan on running a watch brand like a startup 
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RECOMMENDED LISTENING: H. Moser’s Edouard Meylan on running a watch brand like a startup 

Two figures who I respect tremendously in their respective fields are H. Moser & Cie. CEO Edouard Meylan and Blamo! host (and man who can…
EVENT: Wheels up with the new Pilot’s collection at IWC’s Melbourne boutique 
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EVENT: Wheels up with the new Pilot’s collection at IWC’s Melbourne boutique 

Last night, Time+Tide, along with IWC and Kennedy Watches & Jewellery, hosted an intimate gathering at IWC’s Melbourne boutique. And even though it’s officially ticked…
“I decided on this one after I saw Pierce Brosnan wear it” – Dimitrios’ Omega Seamaster
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“I decided on this one after I saw Pierce Brosnan wear it” – Dimitrios’ Omega Seamaster

The move to put an Omega on James Bond’s wrist in GoldenEye stands as one of the greatest watch marketing moves in the history of…
Tracing the journey of Rado’s Captain Cook
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Tracing the journey of Rado’s Captain Cook

Up until a few years ago, Rado’s Captain Cook was a rather obscure watch. A stylish skin diver from the middle of last century, a…
VIDEO: Vintage style done right, the Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph
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VIDEO: Vintage style done right, the Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph

Broadly speaking, heritage-inspired watches fall into two significant camps — faithful reissues or modern interpretations. The Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph falls very much into the…
INTRODUCING: The Apple Watch Series 5 and the 3 upgrades that matter 
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INTRODUCING: The Apple Watch Series 5 and the 3 upgrades that matter 

It’s that time of year again. Apple has unveiled their latest and greatest Watch (as well as some pretty serious new iPhones), which has the…
INTRODUCING: The Hour Glass celebrates its 40th with an awesome TAG Heuer Monaco LE
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INTRODUCING: The Hour Glass celebrates its 40th with an awesome TAG Heuer Monaco LE

A few months ago we introduced you to the first in a series of limited edition watches made to celebrate The Hour Glass’s 40th anniversary.…
INTRODUCING: The Longines Conquest Classic – a watch for women that lives up to the name
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INTRODUCING: The Longines Conquest Classic – a watch for women that lives up to the name

For Longines, elegance is an attitude — and that’s something they’ve embodied very nicely indeed with the new Conquest Classic, a watch made with exceptional…
WATCHSPOTTING: NFL star Odell Beckham gives a masterclass on flexing wearing Richard Mille in his debut match with the Cleveland Browns
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WATCHSPOTTING: NFL star Odell Beckham gives a masterclass on flexing wearing Richard Mille in his debut match with the Cleveland Browns

As a category, highly paid athletes are known for the occasional BIG flex. Bespoke cars, planes and all the rest are de rigueur for these…
RECOMMENDED READING: A 40-year-old tale of cars and watches
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RECOMMENDED READING: A 40-year-old tale of cars and watches

These days we’re pretty down with the tie-in between the watch industry and motorsports. Because while the association, which had its golden days in the…
Bulgari is well placed to clean up at the GPHG, thanks to these 5 watches
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Bulgari is well placed to clean up at the GPHG, thanks to these 5 watches

There’s no doubt that Bulgari like the GPHG. In 2017 they won the men’s category for their Octo Finissimo Automatic and the Tourbillon prize for…
INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 in steel 
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INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 in steel 

Over the years I’ve seen a lot of new chronographs. Some are impressive, and many are ordinary. But few are as hands-down gorgeous as the Vacheron…
RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the auction business looks like in the Instagram age
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RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the auction business looks like in the Instagram age

The other day, Phillips announced Phillips PERPETUAL, an always-on showroom of curated horological goodness. Because while blockbuster sales of celebrity pieces have a place, the…
VIDEO: The perfect gentleman – Tissot’s Gentleman Automatic
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VIDEO: The perfect gentleman – Tissot’s Gentleman Automatic

In the field of watch design there’s a lot to be said for restraint. Not every dial needs to be flashy, nor every case overwrought.…
Absolute power – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph 
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Absolute power – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph 

Over the last few years the Laureato line has emerged as Girard-Perregaux’s valiant hero — a sporty steel warrior well equipped to win wrists across…
“Somebody at the logistics company had stolen my watch” – or how Kelvin was reunited with his Blancpain 
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“Somebody at the logistics company had stolen my watch” – or how Kelvin was reunited with his Blancpain 

Generally speaking, watch collectors fear three things: brick walls, unforeseen service costs, and the vagaries of international shipping. I’m not sure about points one and…
HANDS-ON: Louis Vuitton Tambour All Black Chronograph 46
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HANDS-ON: Louis Vuitton Tambour All Black Chronograph 46

One of the malaises sweeping the Swiss watch industry is, in my oh-so-humble opinion, that of homogeneity. From a distance, the world from the wrist…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Enamel Spring Drive 
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Enamel Spring Drive 

Presage has been something of a rising star in the Seiko firmament – a classically inspired, dressy collection that has proven to have broad appeal.…
RECOMMENDED READING: An in-depth look at one of the most important timepieces ever made 
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RECOMMENDED READING: An in-depth look at one of the most important timepieces ever made 

Much to the chagrin of watch brand marketing departments, the list of timepieces of genuine historical significance is pretty small. Actual moon watches, the Breguet…
NEWS: The GPHG has announced the full list of finalists for 2019, and we’re pretty excited by these 5 contenders 
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NEWS: The GPHG has announced the full list of finalists for 2019, and we’re pretty excited by these 5 contenders 

Overnight, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève dropped the list of their 84 pre-selected watches, which will be judged within an inch of their lives…
RECOMMENDED READING: Material innovation in watchmaking – the new breed
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RECOMMENDED READING: Material innovation in watchmaking – the new breed

If you’ve been paying attention to the wonderful world of watches for more than 15 minutes, you’ll have worked out that high-tech materials, often with…
This is what $2,000,000 of diamond watch looks like – meet the Franck Muller Invisible Setting with rubies
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This is what $2,000,000 of diamond watch looks like – meet the Franck Muller Invisible Setting with rubies

This is not an under-the-radar watch. So if you’re looking for an unassuming dress watch, scroll on. But if you like your timekeeping served with…
The old-world charms of the Longines 1832 Moonphase
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The old-world charms of the Longines 1832 Moonphase

We’ve been having a bit of a lunar week with Longines this week — checking out their new Master Moonphase in the boutique and in our…
INTRODUCING: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Dual Window Perpetual Calendar
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INTRODUCING: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Dual Window Perpetual Calendar

If you’ll pardon the pun, Moser pioneered the development of elegant, perpetual calendars with their subtle Endeavour, which saw the month displayed using a short hand,…
RECOMMENDED READING: Breaking down the hype behind the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light
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RECOMMENDED READING: Breaking down the hype behind the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light

The headlines this week have been full of Omega’s latest Aqua Terra, the very matt, very lightweight Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light. The major selling…
“It was our last night in Venice, and I happened to walk past the boutique …” – Teesan’s Omega Speedmaster CK2998 
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“It was our last night in Venice, and I happened to walk past the boutique …” – Teesan’s Omega Speedmaster CK2998 

Travelling with a watch fan is always a fraught affair. You’re always pulled into random vintage shops or glittering boutiques, in search of the elusive,…
New moon – the Longines Master Moonphase
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New moon – the Longines Master Moonphase

The Master collection has been a staple in Longines’ catalogue for some time, epitomising the sort of casual elegance for which the bramd is so…
The fully set Jaeger-LeCoultre Dazzling Rendez-Vous is fully awesome
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The fully set Jaeger-LeCoultre Dazzling Rendez-Vous is fully awesome

It might surprise you to learn that one of my favourite watches from this year’s SIHH show was the Dazzling Rendez-Vous from Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Rendez-Vous…
We chat to Paxton Wong, the man behind Watchfest, Australia’s first watch convention
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We chat to Paxton Wong, the man behind Watchfest, Australia’s first watch convention

It’s somewhat paradoxical, but the explosion of interest in fine timepieces, fuelled by the internet and social media, has also resulted in the increased popularity…