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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Meet A Rare Giant: Rolex Ref. 4113 ‘Split-Seconds’

Some vintage watches hold the power to elevate your heartbeat whenever you see it. Such a watch is the Rolex Ref.4113′ Split-Seconds.’ Made in extremely limited numbers, with the one featured in this article leaving the Rolex manufacture in 1942, in the midst of World War II, it is a watch unlike any other. Many things contribute to its unique character, starting with the diameter of its stainless steel case, which is 44mm. For a watch made in the mid-1940s, this is not large but huge. READ MORE

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centered Chronograph: Timing With A Twist

Because the chronograph is one of the most prevalent complications, the variety among them is nearly endless. To create something different and appealing proves to be quite the task, especially when it also has to be in line with the brand’s DNA. Jaquet Droz solved this by giving its Grande Seconde Chronograph, literally, a twist. READ MORE

View Of The Future: Vacheron Constantin Launches New Line Of Ladies Watches

Creating an entirely new collection is always one of the most challenging aspects of being a watch manufacture. To be successful, it needs to be in touch with what clients want right now. However, watch manufactures also have a legacy to think of, which in the case of Vacheron Constantin goes back to 1755. At its best, the new design should be a bit ahead of the curve, giving clients what they have been wanting without knowing it themselves. With the Égérie is Vacheron Constantin is hoping to achieve just that, and they might have a very good chance actually to do so. READ MORE

The Purposely Complex World Of Christophe Claret

Christophe Claret has reached a rockstar status that only a few watchmakers ever achieve. Born in 1962 in the French city of Lyon, he had early on a passion for watchmaking and went on studying under Roger Dubuis at the Geneva Watchmaking School. Even before his graduation, he opened a workshop of his own where he restored vintage watches. It where especially the complex movements in which Claret could utilize his talent. Only a few years after his graduation, he already developed and delivered minute-repeater movements to Ulysse Nardin, who used them in their San Marco collection. READ MORE

The Perfect Valentine Watches For Men

Picking a valentine watch for a woman seems to be substantially easier than selecting one for men. While women don’t shy away from hearts, diamonds, and mother-of-pearl, around their wrist, finding tokens of love that men will wear is a bit more challenging. Here are a couple of suggestions that will not only perfectly express how you feel, but that are also too tempting for most men not to wear them! READ MORE

Technical Architecture: Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X

Skeleton watches have a long and great tradition. Many brands have used this type of watch to highlight their craftsmanship and the beauty of the movements. This is also what Ulysse Nardin does with the Skeleton X, only they give it a distinctly contemporary twist to it, using innovative materials and mixing them with extraordinary design. READ MORE