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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What Watches To Wear For Christmas

Christmas is around the corner, and while many of you are probably hoping to find a new watch under the tree, that is up to Santa. Of course, you can wear any watch on the holiday, but some seem to be just that more appropriate, like these five amazing watches! READ MORE

Haute Complication: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Reference 5327

It doesn’t happen every day that Patek Philippe introduces a new Perpetual Calendar, but in 2016 it added reference 5327 to its collection. It was set to replace reference 5140 (of which the platinum cased version remains in production) with whom it shares its movement. READ MORE

Material Good And Audemars Piguet Dream Up Two New Versions Of The Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Squelette

When Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Squelette at the 2016 SIHH, the watch caused quite a stir, and rightfully so. Within the iconic octagonal case, crafted from platinum, was now a skeletonized tourbillon chronograph movement. A dream watch by any means! READ MORE

Nearly Vintage: Girard-Perregaux Opera 3

Some watches remain captivating, even after they have been released over a decade ago. A great example of this is the Opera 3 by Girard-Perregaux, which took miniaturization to new heights! READ MORE

Drenched In Diamonds: The World’s Most Exclusive, And Expensive, Diamond Set Watches

How can you upgrade a watch that is already a horological masterpiece? Set them with diamonds! This by itself is a form of art, as nothing is so complicated as setting a three dimensional, functional, object like a watch with diamonds. It often takes weeks, if not months, to make them, not only the movement but also to complete the diamond setting. The result is spectacular! Meet the world’s most exclusive and expensive diamond set watches! READ MORE

Watch of the Week: Parmigiani Tonda Chronor Anniversaire

Just a few weeks ago, the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire won the chronograph category of the 2017 GPHG, securing a double win for Parmigiani as the Toric Hemisphères Rétrograde brought home the prize for best travel time watch. For us an excellent excuse to have a closer look at the watch with which Parmigiani celebrated their 20th anniversary. READ MORE