Felix Scholz, Author at Time+Tide Watches

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II

28.11.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192993206″] There are a few things everyone in the Time+Tide office can get behind 100 per cent: coffee, classic ’70s rock and blue watches. In…

Pop Culture

25.11.16

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HOW TO: Take the perfect wristshot

Editor’s Note: Some time ago, we ran a special edition of the Wind Down (as we are wont to do), which ran through the dos…

News

24.11.16

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NEWS: Jimmy Smits’ favourite watch brand is Nomos Glashütte, according to Brooklyn Nine-Nine

We’re big fans of German brand Nomos Glashütte here at Time+Tide, and we know there’s a lot of love for them out there in the…

HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)

Watch Reviews

23.11.16

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HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)

This cool, calm and collected new Yacht-Master almost slipped past me. I was too busy falling in love (again) with the gold and chocolate Rolesor Yacht-Master,…

LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches

Lists

22.11.16

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LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches

Right now, there’s an internal Time+Tide email thread going around with the subject line Westworld. It’s a series of communications chronicling our obsession with HBO’s…

Friday Wind Down

18.11.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 18th November, 2016

It’s been a week of milestones, both minor and major. A Patek Philippe became the most expensive watch ever sold at auction (again), the 2016…

HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price

Watch Reviews

17.11.16

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HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price

Once again, Tudor has surprised and tempted us with a brand new release just before Christmas – the Tudor Pelagos LHD. On the whole it’s the…

Friday Wind Down

11.11.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 11th November, 2016 – the American greatness edition

Well, the unavoidable news this week is that Donald Trump is the President-elect of the United States – a surprise victory won on the back…

LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

Lists

11.11.16

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LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

In the early hours of the Australian morning, the watch industry was celebrating its night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)…

IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

Watch Reviews

10.11.16

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IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

The story in a second Yet again, Tudor has delivered one of the most talked about watches of 2016. If you’d asked me in the early…

HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

Watch Reviews

08.11.16

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HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

There are two main contenders for the title of ‘most recognisable watch in the world’, both of them made by Rolex. Naturally, the Submariner has…

VIDEO: Rodger Corser on acting, coming home and Tudor Black Bay watches

Interview

07.11.16

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VIDEO: Rodger Corser on acting, coming home and Tudor Black Bay watches

I first noticed it for a split-second in Channel 9’s new show Doctor Doctor. Pause. Rewind. Yep, there was no mistaking the black bezel and…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

Pop Culture

05.11.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159551168″] Ten years ago Hublot pioneered the black-on-black-on-black look in watches. Sure, it made it hard to read the time, but when your watch…

Friday Wind Down

04.11.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 4th November, 2016 – the British edition

Today’s wind down is a little bittersweet. Sweet because it’s an absolutely gorgeous day here in Melbourne, bitter because we have more than a light…

Opinion

04.11.16

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OPINION: We need more watches like the Seiko Presage

Cutting through the noise and sheer volume of watches released at Baselworld is no mean feat. Overwhelming attention is focused on a handful of models…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

Pop Culture

03.11.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/157997150″] When I was in high school we had to buy an atlas/geography textbook from a publisher called Heinemann. Don’t ask me why I…

IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500

Watch Reviews

02.11.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500

The story in a second When it comes to value, it’s hard to beat Seiko, and this Presage is no exception. If you ask any…

VIDEO: World-famous tattoo guru Benjamin Laukis and his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter

Interview

31.10.16

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VIDEO: World-famous tattoo guru Benjamin Laukis and his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/179131877″] Tattoo artist Benjamin Laukis cuts a dashing figure. Impeccably dressed, impressively inked – people tend to notice when Laukis walks into a room.…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review

Watch Reviews

31.10.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review

At their packed Baselworld press conference Seiko announced that 2016 was to be the year of their middle-tier Presage collection. The lion’s share of attention has…

VIDEO: Who wore it best? Tissot Heritage 1936 v Bridgeport Lepine Mechanical pocket watch

Opinion

30.10.16

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VIDEO: Who wore it best? Tissot Heritage 1936 v Bridgeport Lepine Mechanical pocket watch

Last week Andrew and I took part in a somewhat unusual, and entirely self-imposed, challenge. Andrew, typically a wearer of more modern timepieces tried the…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th October, 2016 – the smart watch / dumb phone edition

28.10.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th October, 2016 – the smart watch / dumb phone edition

There has been terrifying talk in the Time+Tide office of the ever-dwindling amount of time until Christmas (nine Fridays, NINE FRIDAYS) and you can almost…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Bridgeport Lepine, partying like it’s 1899

Watch Reviews

28.10.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Bridgeport Lepine, partying like it’s 1899

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/189240316″] It’s 2016, so why would anyone wear a pocket watch? That’s the question I found myself asking this week as I took the…

VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider

Interview

27.10.16

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VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider

We’re no stranger to Hublot’s partnership with the Ferrari, and we’ve managed to get pretty close to the action over the years. We’ve worn the…

IN-DEPTH: Out of the pocket and onto the wrist – the Tissot Heritage 1936

Watch Reviews

26.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: Out of the pocket and onto the wrist – the Tissot Heritage 1936

The story in a second One of Tissot’s best 2016 releases is basically a pocket watch for your wrist, and it’s awesome. These days, most…

BREAKING: TAG Heuer release a tribute to Muhammad Ali – the Carrera Calibre 5 ‘Ring Master’

News

25.10.16

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BREAKING: TAG Heuer release a tribute to Muhammad Ali – the Carrera Calibre 5 ‘Ring Master’

On the third of June this year, one of the greatest sportsmen of our times passed away at the age of 74. And though Muhammad…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

Watch Reviews

25.10.16

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

One of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s finest releases for 2016 was also one of the easiest to miss. Firstly because it’s not a Reverso, secondly because it’s not…

LIST: 5 things you (probably) didn’t know about 5 (very) special Seiko watches you can see in Sydney right now

Watch Education

24.10.16

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LIST: 5 things you (probably) didn’t know about 5 (very) special Seiko watches you can see in Sydney right now

If you’re in Australia and a fan of Seiko, we have good news; you are in luck. Until this Wednesday, the brand has some of…

Lists

21.10.16

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LIST: 4 ways to wear the Clé de Cartier

It turns out the Chris Edwards from Oscar Hunt Tailors has something of a knack for finding the right threads to go with the right…

Friday Wind Down

21.10.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 21st October, 2016 – the mixed bag edition

Today’s Wind Down is, much like this week, a bit all over the shop. Though Time+Tide has momentarily ceased its globetrotting antics, that doesn’t mean…

IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross think outside the square with the sharply styled BR 123 Aeronavale

Watch Reviews

19.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross think outside the square with the sharply styled BR 123 Aeronavale

The story in a second Bell & Ross ditch the tactical style of the flight deck in favour of the formality of the parade ground.…

IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel

Watch Reviews

18.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel

The story in a second Cartier’s key collection of 2015 just became a whole lot more accessible. Much fuss has been made over Cartier’s…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Dress blues – the Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale video review

Watch Reviews

17.10.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Dress blues – the Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/187579238″] After their square instrument pieces, Bell & Ross has made quite an impression with their vintage collection – a range of more classically…

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

Watch Reviews

15.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

The story in a second New movement + new look = new ball game? Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a ‘transitional object’.…

Friday Wind Down

14.10.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th October, 2016 – the winners edition

Today’s Wind Down is dedicated to all the winners out there. Maybe you found $2 on the street, maybe you’ve just got a positive attitude,…

MY WEEK WITH: The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 8X Dual Time in Japan

Watch Reviews

07.10.16

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MY WEEK WITH: The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 8X Dual Time in Japan

Last Sunday I boarded a plane in Melbourne and made the 8,000-odd kilometre trek to Tokyo. And in the last week I have travelled, by Shinkansen,…

LIST: 4 ways the Tudor Pelagos can go from desk to diver without missing a beat

Lists

05.10.16

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LIST: 4 ways the Tudor Pelagos can go from desk to diver without missing a beat

Are you sitting down? You’d better be, because I’m about to drop a truth bomb of bunker-busting proportions. Most dive watches out there in the…

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II

HOW TO: Take the perfect wristshot

NEWS: Jimmy Smits’ favourite watch brand is Nomos Glashütte, according to Brooklyn Nine-Nine

HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)

LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 18th November, 2016

HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 11th November, 2016 – the American greatness edition

LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

VIDEO: Rodger Corser on acting, coming home and Tudor Black Bay watches

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 4th November, 2016 – the British edition

OPINION: We need more watches like the Seiko Presage

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500

VIDEO: World-famous tattoo guru Benjamin Laukis and his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review

VIDEO: Who wore it best? Tissot Heritage 1936 v Bridgeport Lepine Mechanical pocket watch

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th October, 2016 – the smart watch / dumb phone edition

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Bridgeport Lepine, partying like it’s 1899

VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider

IN-DEPTH: Out of the pocket and onto the wrist – the Tissot Heritage 1936

BREAKING: TAG Heuer release a tribute to Muhammad Ali – the Carrera Calibre 5 ‘Ring Master’

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

LIST: 5 things you (probably) didn’t know about 5 (very) special Seiko watches you can see in Sydney right now

LIST: 4 ways to wear the Clé de Cartier

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 21st October, 2016 – the mixed bag edition

IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross think outside the square with the sharply styled BR 123 Aeronavale

IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Dress blues – the Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale video review

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th October, 2016 – the winners edition

MY WEEK WITH: The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 8X Dual Time in Japan

LIST: 4 ways the Tudor Pelagos can go from desk to diver without missing a beat