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
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We Need More Brand-New Watch Designs

It’s time to stop mining the back catalog, already

Row of Watches

The 11 Best New Watches of July

Including limited edition timepieces, tool watches and more

Three Bremont watches

The Brand Bringing Industrialized Watchmaking Back to England

A new manufacturing facility, a fresh round of investment, a new CEO — we discuss it all with co-founder Nick English and CEO Davide Cerrato

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TAG Heuer’s Latest Chronograph Revives a Vintage Favorite

The new Carrera Skipper picks up the story of a chronograph designed to celebrate an America’s Cup victory

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9 Small Watches That Will Make a Big Impression

And no, it does not look "feminine"

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21 New Watches That Should Be on Your Radar

From a highly irreverent (and affordable) British timepiece to a reissue of a pilot’s watch classic, these are our favorite timepieces.

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The WindUp Watch Fair Will Be in Chicago This Summer

See all your favorite boutique watch brands in one place from July 14th-16th

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The Nivada Grenchen x Analog:Shift Chronomaster Is One of the Best New Watches of the Year

A reissue of a vintage tool watch with a contemporary twist, limited to 100 pieces

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Why You Should Embrace Wearing Small Watches

After all — they mostly used to be small

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10 Quartz Watches Even Hardcore Watch Nerds Will Love

Just because it’s battery powered doesn’t mean it ain’t cool

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Rolex Just Launched a Very Special Cosmograph Daytona 

The ref. 126529LN celebrates 100 years of racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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The Best Summer Watches

Forget your fancy gold dress pieces and your high complications — strap on these fun and colorful time-tellers instead!

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The Best Watches for Kids

Durable, legible and fun, 11 timepieces that will set your kid on a path to haute horology in no time

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The 10 Best Field Watches

With their military origins, utilitarian design remit, and handsome looks, field watches are perhaps the ultimate everyday “tool watch.”

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The Best New Watches Released Last Month

From mil-spec tool watches to classically-inspired Japanese dress pieces, these are our favorite timepieces of the month.

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WindUp Watch Fair Comes to San Francisco This Weekend

See all your favorite boutique watch brands in one place from April 28-30