Oren Hartov

Oren Hartov covers the watch industry for InsideHook, Analog:Shift, GQ, Esquire, Robb Report, HODINKEE and more, and his work has been featured in Gear Patrol, Worn & Wound, Watches International, MONOCLE and other publications. Born in New York City, raised in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles, he can frequently be found in far-flung locales searching out compelling horological stories. A gigging musician, SCUBA diver and military veteran, he has a particular affinity for purpose-built timepieces such as the Rolex Submariner or Omega Speedmaster — but feels just at home writing about an elegant Patek Philippe Calatrava. 

In addition to his regular coverage for InsideHook — where he frequently authors buying guides and covers new releases — Hartov also penned a series of articles for Worn & Wound detailing the military watch history of numerous countries. Additionally, he writes the weekly Watches of the Week column for GQ; writes and edits the Transmissions blog for Analog:Shift, the pre-owned and vintage arm of Watches of Switzerland; and contributes numerous buying guides and other coverage for Esquire and Robb Report

All Articles From Oren Hartov

The Best Watches of November

Dubai Watch Week saw major releases from Tudor and Laurent Ferrier, but brands had lots to showcase elsewhere, too

Three Watches We’re Eyeing During the December Auctions, Including an “Albino” Rolex

On the heels of some record-breaking sales, these are the lots to watch at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips

TAG Heuer Teamed Up With the Godfather of Streetwear on This Awesome New Carrera 

The Fragment Limited Edition is a matte-black take on a classic racing watch

The Best Holiday Gifts for Watch Lovers

Including new straps and storage, the first-ever book from Rolex and even a couple choice timepieces

Two Top Watchmakers Teamed Up on One of Dubai Watch Week’s Coolest Pieces

The UR0-FREAK represents a startlingly cool partnership between Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk

The Best High-Frequency Watches

Designed for increased accuracy, these incredible pieces exist at the cutting edge of mechanical horology

If This Watch Sale Is Any Indication, We’re in for a Heck of a Fall Auction Season

Phillips just sold a steel Patek Philippe ref. 1518 for nearly $18 million

The Best Tourbillon Watches

Once a practical complication for pocket watches, the tourbillon has evolved into a demonstration of high-end savoir-faire

The Best Watches of October 2025

Hublot’s new collaboration, a gorgeous Lange dress watch and more

The Best Enamel-Dial Watches

Perfect if you have the inclination to own something special

The 13 Best Moonphase Watches

Because a bit of whimsy never hurt anybody

If You’re an Audemars Piguet Fan, You Need This Book

It’s also an ideal gift for anyone who loves watches more broadly

The Best Chronographs for Divers

Often overlooked, a waterproof, wrist-worn stopwatch is perhaps the ultimate versatile tool watch

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty Celebrates an Important Model’s 50th Birthday 

Limited to 200 pieces, it offers two-tone construction, a redesigned case and a brand-new automatic movement

The Best Watches of September 2025

From an affordable new moonphase model to a complete calendar with gorgeous midcentury vibes

Baltic’s Newest Dive Watches Hit the Sweet Spot

Available in two sub-40mm sizes for well under $1,000, the Aquascaphe MK2 is sure to be an instant hit