Martin Green

1 week ago | watchtime.com | Martin Green

One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how rich the heritage of the watch world is. Even after a career of over two decades in the industry, handling a wide variety of watches daily, going to manufactures, museums and auctions, talking to collectors, dealers and connoisseurs, you think that you have come to a point where you have seen it all. Think again, as with this edition of “Blast from the Past” we discovered an unusual Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection Full Calendar.

1 week ago | watchtime.com | Martin Green

One of the most amazing aspects of the world of watches, to me, is that there are still so many brands that love to push the envelope. A recent discovery is the new Manta-X by Atowak. This Hong Kong-based brand was founded in 2019 by Johnny Deng and has made quite a name for itself by its unique way of telling time. The Manta-X is no exception to this rule, but rather underscores it with vigor. The approach of Atowak is an interesting combination of tried and tested parts infused with innovation.

2 weeks ago | watchtime.com | Martin Green

Since its founding, Christopher Ward has made a name for itself by offering bang-for-your-buck watches. While not an original market approach by itself, their collection could still tickle the watch enthusiast inside you and present a pleasing cost-to-quality ratio. In recent years, Christopher Ward made strides into the higher echelons of watchmaking, most notably with the Bel Canto. Now, with the C12 Loco, they expand their presence in a profoundly premium way.

1 month ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were on a state visit to Italy, so they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in Rome on Wednesday evening. They dined with Italian president Sergio Mattarella and several other luminaries at the Palazzo Quirinale on the outskirts of Rome. Ferrari Trento, which is widely regarded as Italy’s leading luxury sparkling wine producer, was selected to oversee the special toast.

1 month ago | watchtime.com | Martin Green

Photography by Djaccomo Boom. While the current collections of all the watch brands combined already result in a massive number of different models, you can really get lost in exploring the past. For this photoshoot, we explored the good old days in style, highlighting five very different (vintage) watches that each represents an era in its own way. Carefully enjoyed by past owners, they all currently reside in private collections but were brought together especially for this shoot.