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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Haute Complication: Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One

Over the years Bovet has made quite a name for itself by creating extraordinary, and often very complicated, movements and wrap them in a very strong design that can only be mistaken for one of this brand. This has resulted in a very clear signature style and as a result, a strong DNA. However, as much as Bovet doesn’t like to walk within the boundaries of traditional watchmaking, they also don’t get too comfortable with their designs. Instead of repeating the same thing over and over again, also in here, they like to experiment a bit, and of this is the Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One a perfect example. READ MORE

Watch of the Week: IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight”

Flying around the world with a Spitfire is not an easy thing to do, yet it is a challenge that has been taken up by its pilots, Steve Boultbee-Brooks and Matt Jones. Their journey is supported by IWC, so around their wrists, they will also have a watch especially dedicated to this adventure. READ MORE

The Need For Speed Of The Zenith Defy El Primero Double Tourbillon

This year Zenith is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary El Primero. This chronograph became known for its high frequency of 36.000 Vph/5Hz, which meant that it could measure up to 1/10th of a second. The movement was so exceptional that it was even adopted by brands such as Rolex, Ebel, Concord and Daniel Roth for the use in their watches, either in its original configuration or slightly modified. READ MORE

Watch of the Week: New Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Squelette 5395

What happens when you strip down a Breguet to its core? Take away everything that’s not really necessary? Then you get the new Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Squelette 5395, which Breguet introduced earlier this month at their Swiss manufacture during #TimeToMove, the Swatch group’s event where they launched the novelties from their top tier brands. READ MORE

Journe Launches Centigraphe And Automatique Réserve In Gold And Platinum

Last year F.P. Journe launched its Centigraphe and Automatique Réserve in titanium, a material that most certainly suits two of the most sportive watches of the brand. However, precious metals have always played a very important part in the universe of Journe, as gold is even his material of choice to craft movements from. It is, therefore, more than fitting that he now introduces both models in platinum as well as in 18k 6N gold. READ MORE

Rolex Awards For Enterprise: A Commitment To A Perpetual Planet

Rolex does much more than just making watches. They have an ongoing commitment in which they dedicate their resources into making the world a better place. One way in which they do that is through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. Launched over 40 years ago, these awards support the men and women who take pioneering positions in protecting the worlds natural habitat, improving the well-being in places where it is needed the most and advancing knowledge. READ MORE