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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Jaquet Droz And The Eye Of The Tiger

Jaquet Droz And The Eye Of The Tiger

Jaquet Droz has always cherished its artistic side and often gives it center stage on their watches. This makes it that they are more than just telling time, and transcend to becoming an object of art. To achieve this, the level of craftsmanship needs to be at an extremely high standard, otherwise, they run the risk of merely becoming something whimsical. With the new Petit Heure Minute ‘Tiger,’ which is available in two varieties, the brands’ Ateliers d’Art has absolutely surpassed itself. READ MORE

Patek Philippe Makes Steel The New Deal For Calatrava

Patek Philippe Makes Steel The New Deal For Calatrava

Most people will immediately think of the exquisite dress watches made by Patek Philippe in precious metals when you mention the Calatrava. Already decades ago has this collection become a benchmark for the industry. While Patek Philippe made quite a name for itself with first the stainless steel Nautilus, and later on the Aquanaut, was this material only used sporadically to case Calatrava’s. Recently there seems to have been a change in direction, as last year we where already been treated to the exquisite Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref.5212A, sporting a stainless steel case, and now Patek Philippe is treating us on the Ref.6007A-001 Limited Edition, also in this material. READ MORE

Talking With Omega About Weathering The Storm, James Bond, And More

Talking With Omega About Weathering The Storm, James Bond, And More

Covid-19 is still having a profound impact on the day to day life of many of us. Its impact is felt around the world, also in Switzerland, where many manufactures have carefully increased their operations again and among them Omega. We talk with them to find out how they are coping with this challenging situation, but also look further and discuss the importance of partnerships and what makes the brand so strong. READ MORE

Hermès Takes The Porcelain Dial To New Heights

Hermès Takes The Porcelain Dial To New Heights

For Hermès, the dial of their watches is often the perfect canvas to express their creativity and craftsmanship. This is also the case with the new Arceau Harnais français remix. The brand got inspired by one of their vintage scarfs, which was designed by Hugo Grygkar, who served as Hermès in-house designer between the 1940s and 1959. He based his design in turn on a painting which was part of the private collection of Émile Hermès, which showed a team of horses in colorful harnesses with feathers. READ MORE

Four Watches For Father’s Day

Four Watches For Father’s Day

It might be a cliche, but a watch is one of the best gifts to give dad for father’s day. It combines practical and sentimental values and will provide him with joy whenever he is wearing it. Which watch to get dad depends very much on what style your dad prefers and what he enjoys doing. The following four might give you some inspiration on what to get for that important man in your life. READ MORE

Grand Seiko’s Soko Special Editions, Only For The USA

Grand Seiko’s Soko Special Editions, Only For The USA

The beauty of a Grand Seiko can always be found in its subtleties. The brand invests a tremendous amount of time and effort into the smallest detail. This not only gives their watches a timeless appearance but also makes them a pure joy to have on the wrist. The wearing comfort is superb, and every day you can enjoy the refined details that make owning a Grand Seiko so special. This is also the case with the two new special editions which the brand just launched for the US market. READ MORE

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