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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Oscars 2020: Red Carpet Winners & Watches

The 92nd edition of the Academy Awards was an exciting one. The Hollywood elite gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, as history was made. The winners might have surprised some people, but with a very strong line-up of contenders, it was sometimes also hard to predict who would win one of those coveted statues. READ MORE

Haute Time Talks With Zenith CEO Julien Tornare About (Re)Building Brands

Brands are not only about the watches that they produce but also about the people behind them. From marketing specialists, boutique managers, and watchmakers, to the CEO, all leave their mark on the brand they work for. We had the opportunity to sit down with Julien Tornare, the energetic and down-to-earth CEO of Zenith, for who the watchmaking industry doesn’t hold any secrets anymore. With him, we talked about building brands, and what makes Zenith so unique among its peers. READ MORE

The Horological Universe Of the Jacob & Co Astronomia

Jacob & Co Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette Watch Baselworld 2015 Collection

Some of the most iconic watches have no equal, and this is most certainly the case with the Astronomia by Jacob & Co. It was launched in 2014, but very quickly became one of the signature models of the brand. This is not surprising, as it proves to be the perfect canvas for the brand to let loose their boundless creativity. As a result, many different versions of the Astronomia have been launched in the years since its introduction, and Jacob & Co doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. READ MORE

Four Perpetuals That Give A Sportive Twist To This Classic Complication

There was a time when the perpetual calendar was a complication that could only be found in classic, gold cases, fitted with alligator leather straps. They were revered and treasured, yet only worn when the activities weren’t too strenuous or potentially damaging to its complex movement. Times have changed, and today is a gold cased dress watch not automatically the timepiece of choice anymore for the rich and accomplished. In their active lives, they need a watch that can keep up with the pace, yet the fascination for the perpetual calendar hasn’t dwindled. When the brands combined both, by putting that revered complication in a sportive watch, something magical happened as the following four watches prove. READ MORE

Hublot Big Bang Unico Integral: Big News For The Big Bang

Can the introduction of an integrated bracelet for a watch ever be big news? It is when it concerns a watch that quite literally was a ‘Big Bang’ in the world of watches. Fifteen ago, Hublot launched the Art of Fusion at Baselworld with the Big Bang, a watch that has become in no-time an icon in its own right. It propelled the then niche brand to the forefront of luxury watchmaking. A key element has always been the rubber strap, which has been the signature of Hublot ever since its founding. READ MORE

Four Watches That Are Making Waves

Standing out in the competitive field of water-loving watches is quite a task these days. Nearly every brand has a watch in its collection that likes to get wet, all competing for the favor of the consumer. Many brands utilize tried and tested designs, often inspired by the icons in this category, but a few brands take a more original approach. The following four watches are most certainly making waves; READ MORE