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.

More About Martin Green

POSTS BY Martin Green

Celebrating The Invention Of The Tourbillon With Breguet

Today, exactly 216 years go, Abraham-Louis Breguet was awarded the patent of the tourbillon. Little did he know that he had just invented one of the most prestigious complications in watchmaking for centuries to come, which was to him just a way to minimize the influence of gravity on the escapement of his watches. READ MORE

Exploring The Contemporary Elegance Of The F.P. Journe Chronometre Souverain

Say the name Journe, and many watch enthusiasts will get instantly excited, as the Master-watchmaker from Geneva has built an impressive reputation based on equally impressive watches. It is however not always the complications that do the talking, as this Chronometre Souverain shows. READ MORE

ISO 6245: When Does A Watch Become A Diver’s Watch?

Diving watches are among the most popular type of watches these days, but what makes a diving watch a diver’s watch is not too clear. ISO 6245 sets the standard for this, and we take a closer look at what that means! READ MORE

Hands-on With The New Rolex Sea-Dweller

It was one of the most talked about watches at Baselworld, the new Rolex Sea-Dweller. Many of these conversations focused on red text and a cyclops, but there is more to the new Sea-Dweller, who just happen also to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year! READ MORE

Haute Time Talks With Guy Bove, Creative Director Of Ferdinand Berthoud

Haute Time had the pleasure of talking with Guy Bove, Creative Director of La Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud. He gave us an insight into how it is to bring an old brand back to life, and how the design came together. READ MORE

Throwback Thursday: Patek Philippe Ref.530 Astrua Torino

While there are many rare watches, they cannot beat unique watches, especially not when we are talking chronographs by Patek Philippe, such as the Ref.530 Astrua Torino. READ MORE