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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Watch of the Week: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean “Big Blue.”

Blue has always been the color of the Seamaster, but with the latest addition to the collection, Omega takes this color to a new height. While it is the most obvious, it is not the only thing that sets this new Planet Ocean apart, because Omega loaded it with their latest innovations. READ MORE

Color me Crazy: Use of Color in watches

While the use of color in watches is often related to its design, there is also a practical side to them. Just as in nature, colors can have a function, and they can aid in the purpose the watch was created for. READ MORE

The Glorious Watches of Phillips upcoming Geneva Auction

Watch auctions are always excited, but those of Phillips seem to be in a category of their own. This is in part thanks to amazing watches such as the Patek Philippe red. 2499, but while watches are these capture the headlines, the auction has much more to offer! READ MORE

Omega Speedmaster: Legacy in space, legend on Earth

Sometimes you wonder what went through the minds of the designers and watchmakers involved in the development of the Omega Speedmaster back in 1956. Did they know they where creating a legend? READ MORE

One on One: Marc A. Hayek about the Past, Present and Future of Breguet

In the world of watchmaking, Breguet has its own realm. Few can match the impact the founding father of the brand, Abraham-Louis Breguet, had on the history of timekeeping. We spoke with Marc A. Hayek, Breguet’s president & CEO, about the brand’s unique position in the marketplace, and how it achieves to have the past, present and future are united in their watches. READ MORE

Four of Baselworld’s Most Expensive Watches

A visit to Baselworld is a feast for the eye, as it offers some of the world’s most spectacular watches. Exotic materials, intricate complications, and precious gem settings can quickly get the price tag up to astronomical heights. Here are five of the most expensive watches that were presented at the fair! READ MORE