Martin Green

Living and breathing Haute Horlogerie for more than two decades, Martin Green's everyday life is infused with watches. A love for the history of watches is combined with an eclectic taste, while his studies at the Gemological Institute of America sparked a deeper understanding of diamond set watches. After writing for several international publications he joined Haute Time. Savoring the good life he divides his time between Europe and the US, always on the look out for the next story to write.

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Five Watches That Are Discretely The Best

The greatness of many Haute Horlogerie creations is often evident. Being objects of art, they are extrovert by nature. But some follow a different path. That of understated excellence. Watches that require the knowledge of a true connoisseur to be revealed for what they really are. Here are five watches that have that down to a T! READ MORE

Haute Complication: Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar

With reference 5740G the Nautilus-collection was for the very first time in its existence joined by a perpetual calendar. It unites the sportive look of the famous Gerald Genta design with one of Patek Philippe’s prime complications, and to say that the result is beyond stunning is quite an understatement. READ MORE

Daytona Ultimatum: Turning Up The Heat For The Hottest Daytonas

It was hot this weekend in Geneva, very hot. Not so much the actual temperature in the city, but the atmosphere at the at the Daytona Ultimatum auction organized by Phillips. Some of the rarest Rolex Daytonas were up for grabs, and many bidders, worldwide, bid up against each other in order to add them to their collection. The results where conclusive: the Rolex Daytona is one of the hottest models in the vintage market! READ MORE

Blue Dials Of Baselworld 2018

When I started last year with ‘Blue Dials of Baselworld’ I did not expect it to become a reoccurring topic. Earlier this year at the SIHH, we already saw enough blue dials to warrant a similar article and this year at Baselworld….well, judge for yourself! READ MORE

Five Watches For Mother

Mother’s Day is almost there again, which means that florists are getting busy, restaurants are trying to keep up with reservations, yet many children are still contemplating what to give their mother. At Haute Time we are of course very biased and think that a watch would make the perfect gift, like one of these five for example! READ MORE

Haute Complication: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire

Pushing the envelope is one of Hublot’s mantras and their sapphire watches are perhaps the best illustration as to what that can lead to. In a relatively short period of time, Hublot has not only mastered the art of creating sapphire cased watches, but they have also taken them to the next level. READ MORE