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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Jewelry Shopping In New York City

Few places in the world can rival with jewelry shopping in the Big Apple. New York City not only houses the boutiques from some of the most esteemed names in Haute Joaillerie from the continent but is also home to America’s own major league of jewelers. Their popularity has made it that they even have been included in pop-culture, such as in Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend” or the iconic movie “Breakfast At Tiffany’s.” When you find yourself shopping for jewelry in New York City, make sure to include the following places: READ MORE

Why A Graff Is Still A Graff Even Without Diamonds

It seems somewhat of a contradiction, as such an esteemed and respected name in diamond trading, to have watches in your collection that are not set with precious stones. In fact, it illustrates how far Graff has come, as their watches are now generally accepted as masterpieces, even without diamonds. READ MORE

Exploring Creative Ways To Display Power Reserve

Among other complications, the power reserve indicator always seems to be a bit dull. You do not have the continuous motion of a tourbillon, the playfulness of a chronograph, or the imposing look of a big date. However, many watch connoisseurs have a secret, or not so secret, crush on this complication. Where there was a time when a 48-hour power reserve was the most of it, now even the most common watches sport five days or more, and some might only take winding once a month. That gives the power reserve indicator a whole new level of excitement, especially since many brands now also display it in a far more creative way! READ MORE

The Exciting Pre-SIHH 2018 Models Of Ulysse Nardin and Hermes

The announcement of the pre-SIHH models always feels like Christmas is coming early! These previews most certainly wet the appetite, and are a sign of great things to come! Among the brands that participate at the SIHH, Cartier, Ulysse Nardin, and Hermès have already given us a taste what to expect this January. READ MORE

Exploring Tax And Estate Planning For Watch Collectors

Tax and estate planning might not be the first thing you think of when collecting watches, yet it can be definitely worth your while as we discovered when we explored the topic with an expert. READ MORE

The Surprising, Record-Breaking Results Of The ONLY WATCH Auction 2017

This Saturday evening, Christie’s in Geneva was the stage for ONLY WATCH 2017, a charity auction in which the proceeds are being used to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Watch brands donate unique watches to the auction, giving collectors and connoisseurs the opportunity to own a truly unique watch. While all watches did well, some did a bit better than others! READ MORE