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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Vacheron Constantin Opens Flagship Boutique In The Heart Of New York City

Exciting times for Vacheron Constantin, as the brand opens a brand new flagship boutique in the heart of New York City. Located at 28 East 57th Street, the two-story boutique serves multiple purposes. It is not only a point of sale but also a place to submerge oneself in the 265-year-old history of the brand. For this, Vacheron Constantin has dedicated a significant amount of the 4,500 square feet of floor space. There is an exhibition area that changes from time to time, displaying unique pieces from the brand’s own historic collection based in Geneva. READ MORE

Throwback Thursday With An Officer And A Gentleman From Patek Philippe

There is nothing quite like owning, and wearing, a watch that was made nearly a century ago. In particular, when this watch is from Patek Philippe. In the early 1920s, the brand has just started the production of wrist chronographs, and this specific watch from 1924 is a perfect example of their lasting beauty. It was part of a production run of just 27 pieces, all equipped with a single-button chronograph movement. Sixteen of them were fitted with a so-called officers-case with double hinges. READ MORE

Bovet’s Custom Made Watches Are As Spectacular As The Coach Build Rolls-Royce Boat Tail They Come With

Even in the world’s most exquisite cars, the interior clock is often almost an after-thought. Not at Rolls-Royce, as their new coach build Boat Tail comes with two customized Bovet timepieces that set a new benchmark of how an exclusive car clock should look. Bovet invested a total of 3,000 hours in developing and manufacturing these two watches, as well as the dashboard holder they fit in. They are a pure expression of style and a perfect match with the car itself. READ MORE

Grand Seiko Opens New SoHo Boutique With Watches Of Switzerland

After the great success of the Nature of Time pop-up experience organized by Grand Seiko and Watches of Switzerland, both companies join forces for the next step, which is opening a dedicated boutique in SoHo. Locating at 154 Spring Street in New York City, this mono-brand experience allows people to submerge themselves completely in the marvelous world of Grand Seiko. Here they can learn about the craftsmanship, artistic expression, as well as other fines details about the brand that embodies Japanese Haute Horlogerie like no other. READ MORE

Four Sapphire Sensations That Give New Meaning To Transparency

For decades, sapphire crystal was mainly used to cover the front, and in many cases also the back, of watches. Its high scratch resistance made it the perfect material for that. While not too difficult to process into small discs to protect the dial, crafting an entire watch case and more out of it, it an entirely different ball game. There the advantages that the material offers become a challenge. However, this hasn’t stopped a few brands from going for full transparency and create breathtaking sapphire sensations. READ MORE

Ulysse Nardin Impresses With New Freak X Featuring Silicium Marquetry

After the Freak X Razzle Dazzle launch, Ulysse Nardin continues to impress as it introduces us to the Freak X Marquetry. This traditional and very demanding technique is usually executed in natural materials, such as wood, straw, and feathers. However, if there is one material that has had a profound impact on the (recent) history of Ulysse Nardin, it is silicium. The brand started using it as early as 2001 and has proven to be one of the trailblazers in the industry, bringing this technology and their watches to the next level. They now do the same with the art of marquetry as they launch the world’s very first silicium marquetry watch. READ MORE

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Martin Green

POSTS BY Martin Green

Vacheron Constantin Opens Flagship Boutique In The Heart Of New York City

Throwback Thursday With An Officer And A Gentleman From Patek Philippe

Bovet’s Custom Made Watches Are As Spectacular As The Coach Build Rolls-Royce Boat Tail They Come With

Grand Seiko Opens New SoHo Boutique With Watches Of Switzerland

Four Sapphire Sensations That Give New Meaning To Transparency

Ulysse Nardin Impresses With New Freak X Featuring Silicium Marquetry

Watches With a Cause: Patek Philippe Releases Its First-Ever Titanium Ref. 5270 & It’s Going To Auction For Charity

Richard Mille & Bubba Watson Collaborate On a Third Tourbillon In Watson’s Lucky Color

The Best Watches Worn At The 2022 Met Gala

Martin Green

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