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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Experiencing the Ulysse Nardin Classic Sonata

Understated, elegant, functional: the new Ulysse Nardin Classic Sonata is it all. However, it also cleverly hides the fact that this a very complicated watch. Dual time, alarm function and a large date complication are all clearly visible, but hidden in the movement are the gongs that make this alarm so pleasant! READ MORE

A Different Dress Watch: Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Day Date and Power Reserve

Watches And Wonders 2015 Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-date And Power Reserve

Some watches are born as a classic. This was for sure the case with the Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Day Date and Power Reserve. In every way a classic dress watch, yet with a unique set of complications that give it a twist. READ MORE

Throwback Thursday: Rolex Milgauss Ref 6541

Some watches are so rare that you are forgiven for not even being aware that they exist. Like this Rolex Milgauss reference 6541. READ MORE

Girard-Perregaux Laureato: Back in Business

When it comes to 1970’s sports watches the Girard-Perregaux Laureato has always been somewhat of an insider’s choice. It does not have a following such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus or shares the recognizable profile of the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet. For some, that might make it even more desirable, and those among us will be pleased that Girard-Perregaux has significantly expanded its line-up. READ MORE

Haute Complication: Chopard L.U.C. Perpetual Chrono

For watch connoisseurs in general, and Chopard enthusiasts especially, the letters L.U.C. hold something special. Representing the initials of the brand’s founder, Louis-Ulysse Chopard, they are only used for watches that feature a manufacture movement. Ever since Chopard introduced their very first manufacture caliber in 1996, they have become quite a force in watchmaking, and the L.U.C. Perpetual Chrono is one of their most tempting offerings. READ MORE

Watch of the Week: Clé de Cartier Skeleton

The introduction of the Fine Watchmaking Collection by Cartier did several things for the brand, and one of them was making them known for their refined skeleton watches, like the Cle de Cartier. READ MORE