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Green Rambles: Experiencing Discomfort in the Business of Collecting

Recently I was at a press presentation for the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand’s first fully electric car. We discussed the mustard color chosen for the Spectre and how the brand chose the unique hue. The Director of Future Developments of Rolls-Royce stated that due to the lengthy process of developing a new car, the color...

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Dec 12, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: An Homage to Those Who Walked Before Us

Most collectors know the feeling of scrolling through an online watch sales platform and coming across an unexpected, beautiful vintage watch. With great anticipation, you click through the photos, and then it all evaporates when you discover that the back is engraved with the initials or name of a previous owner. Next to water damage,...

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Dec 5, 2022 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: Always Take a Second Look

As a watch journalist, I see have the opportunity to see countless watches in person each year. This is a treat and one of the most beautiful parts of my work. Especially at large fairs, the pace is very quick, and it is not unusual to handle over a hundred watches a day and sometimes...

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Nov 28, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: I Don’t Understand It Either, And That’s Okay

As a scholar of watchmaking history and an enthusiast of vintage timepieces, it will not come as a surprise that I have a preference for smaller watches. I enjoy the fact that they often sit more comfortably on the wrist and are visually not that overpowering. This all makes sense, but for some reason, it...

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Sep 5, 2022 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: The Power Of Goodbye

Collecting watches is a dynamic process. When I first started collecting, I thought that there was an end to it, that my collection would be complete at some point. When I look back at this, it is somewhat naïve to think. A watch collection is almost like a living, breathing thing, an expression of yourself...

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Aug 15, 2022 by Martin Green