EPISODE 237: Robin Tallendier, Atelier Wen co-founder on the future of Chinese watchmaking
Felix Scholz Felix Scholz

EPISODE 237: Robin Tallendier, Atelier Wen co-founder on the future of Chinese watchmaking

In the second instalment of the Hong Kong Horology Forum files, Felix chats with Atelier Wen co-founder Robin Tallendier about the rich history of Chinese watchmaking and what the future of the industry in China looks like. On top of that, Andy and Felix chatted about some of their favourite releases this year and dived into the details of Grand Seiko's design.

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EPISODE 235: Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fleurier CEO
Felix Scholz Felix Scholz

EPISODE 235: Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fleurier CEO

This week, we sit down with the man at the helm of one of the most interesting and exciting Swiss watch brands: Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni. Terrini stepped into the leadership role in 2020, a turbulent time for any brand, and since then has rapidly injected energy and excitement into one of the most credible brands born in the 1990s.

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EPISODE 234: Christopher Ward CEO Mike France on the game-changing Bel Canto
Felix Scholz Felix Scholz

EPISODE 234: Christopher Ward CEO Mike France on the game-changing Bel Canto

Today, we sit down with Mike France, co-founder and CEO of Christopher Ward, the UK-based direct-to-consumer brand that has (you may be shocked to learn) been around since 2004. We chat to Mike about the early days of the brand and how they evolved from a design-led microbrand into the fully-fledged brand they are today, with in-house watchmaking expertise that rivals that of the Swiss. Of course, it doesn’t take long for the conversation to veer to their incredible breakout hit, the Bel Canto.

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EPISODE 233: Marc Montagne on Investing in Watches
Felix Scholz Felix Scholz

EPISODE 233: Marc Montagne on Investing in Watches

We thought we knew what we were getting into when we asked Marc Montagne, author of 'Invest in Watches: The Art of Watch Collecting' onto the pod. We prepared questions around market motility, hot models and the ethics of flipping, but it quickly became apparent that it wasn't going to be that kind of interview.

Marc, a watch industry professional, wasn't interested in buying and selling to make a quick buck — he was in it for the long haul. Marc is more interested in investing in quality and the style of watch that works for you. It might not be the textbook definition of investment, but we respect the hell out of the approach.

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EPISODE 233: James Kennedy - Kennedy Watches & Jewellery
Felix Scholz Felix Scholz

EPISODE 233: James Kennedy - Kennedy Watches & Jewellery

This week's guest is James Kennedy, the Managing Director and CEO of Kennedy Watches & Jewellery, one of Australia's leading luxury retailers. We chat with James about what it's like to be an Authorised Dealer for some of the world's most prestigious and desirable watch brands/

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EPISODE 232: Chris Hall from The Fourth Wheel
Felix Scholz Felix Scholz

EPISODE 232: Chris Hall from The Fourth Wheel

This week's guest is one of OT:’s very favourite people, Chris Hall, the guy behind The Fourth Wheel Substack — which bills itself as an honest, opinionated and informative insight into watches and the business around them.

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