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: Panerai Submersible Chrono Guillaume Nery Edition

Within the collection of Panerai does the Submersible hold a special place. They are often even bolder than their siblings, which is especially the case with the Submersible Chrono Guillaume Nery Edition. With a diameter of 47mm, it is large, even for a Panerai. The case is crafted from titanium to keep the weight down and has a black DLC coating. DLC stands for ‘Diamond-Like Carbon,’ which is a robust coating that Panerai applied with a matte finish. READ MORE

Future Classic: Vacheron Constantin Hommage Aux Grands Explorateurs “Marco Polo”

Some watches are too young to be considered a classic, yet despite this firmly on their way of achieving this status as the years will pass. A good example of this is the Vacheron Constantin Hommage Aux Grands Explorateurs “Marco Polo.” Paying tribute to the greatest explorers of all time did Vacheron Constantin map out Marco Polo’s travels over the silk road. They do so in cloisonné enamel and dedicate the vast majority of the dial to it. READ MORE

Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XI: Get Ready For Owning A Bit Of Biver

Jean-Claude Biver gave us very recently an insight into his private collection of watches. A unique experience, as the man who resurrected Blancpain and turned Hublot into a watchmaking powerhouse, is known for his exquisite taste. Now serving as non-executive President of the LVMH Group Watch Division, he is as retired as he will ever be and able to dedicating part of his time to sharing his passion for watchmaking as a whole. In collaboration with auctioneer Phillips, he is now selling four pieces from his private collection, allowing you to own a bit of Biver. READ MORE

Power Up With Hublot

The power reserve of a mechanical watch is not often a topic of discussion, that while in everyday life it can be an essential aspect of how you enjoy your timepiece. Hublot is one of the brands that has always acknowledged this and incorporates this way of thinking throughout its collection. READ MORE

4 Watches That Make A Big Impression

While the tides of the current trends are flowing more into the direction of smaller sized watches, does this not mean that larger watches have become unavailable. Since the trend towards more substantial timepieces started, they have proven that they are here to stay. The following four watches show that size matters, especially when you want to make a big impression. READ MORE

MB&F Expands The Collection Of The Succesful LM FlyingT With Two New Limited Editions

Doing justice to its name, the Legacy Machine (LM) FlyingT was off to a flying start, winning the award of ‘Ladies Complication Watch’ at the prestigious GPHG last year. An incredible accomplishment, especially when you take into consideration that this is the very first time that MB&F tried its hand on a ladies’ watch. No wonder that the brand is continuing its path in this direction by launching two new models within the LM FlyingT collection. READ MORE