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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Mother’s Day 2019: Say ‘I Love You’ With Diamonds

There is a significant change visible in the field of ladies watches; they now tend to be more complicated, in either technical execution or design. The majority of these watches shows a refinement that comes from every single detail. Precious gemstones remain to play an important role to make just that right accent, or as one of the main ingredients for these gracious watches. At Baselworld this trend was also clearly visible, with many delightful creations. READ MORE

Haute Complication: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic Carbon

In 2018 Bulgari smashed all thinness records with the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic. In one sweep it became not only the world’s thinnest tourbillon but also the world’s thinnest automatic tourbillon. That’s not all, because perhaps its greatest accomplishment is that it also became the world’s thinnest automatic watch. Up until now, this last record was usually held by watches that featured no additional complications, such as a tourbillon, because they tend to add to the height of a movement. READ MORE

4 Hot Watches To Get That Summer Vibe Going

Most of us have already enjoyed warm enough Spring weather to awaken that summer feeling that was slumbering there during winter. It brings the anticipation of spending days lakeside or on the beach, firing up the barbeque or dining al fresco at your favorite restaurant. These four watches will for sure help you to further get into the mood, as no summer outfit would be complete without them! READ MORE

The Understated Appeal Of Four Timeless Classics

In a world of bold statements, these four watches take on a different approach. While by all means impressive, they don’t make it a point to show it off to the outside world. That makes it that they are often bought by very conscious connoisseurs, who put time and effort in educating themselves on the values of Haute Horlogerie and the various levels of refinement within this art form. While they might go unnoticed to the vast majority of people, those who know will recognize these exquisite timepieces in a heartbeat! READ MORE

The Continuing Temptation Of Blue Dials

What once was a trend color, has resulted in an extensive love affair; at both SIHH as well as Baselworld where there many watches that features blue dials. With that, the color has most certainly proved its staying power, which is also evident from these four watches. READ MORE

Watch of the Week: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Silver

The Pilot collection from Zenith already contains watches that offer plenty of character. It is also for that reason that it remains a favorite among watch connoisseurs, with its characteristic crown and case. With the limited Pilot Type 20 Silver Zenith infuses its model with even more personality thanks to an unusual dial and a not so common material for the case. READ MORE