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

Discover the Best Chronograph Watches at Every Budget

Perhaps the most famous watch complication can be had from well under $1,000 — or for well over $1M.

The Best Military Watches to Collect (And Why You Should Be Collecting Them)

They’re utilitarian, they’re handsome and, in many cases, they’re affordable.

The Best GMT Watches to Buy at Every Budget

No longer solely the realm of expensive, high-end Swiss brands, this handy two-timer of a complication is now affordable and ubiquitous.

The Best Pilot’s Watches at Every Budget

They're bold, legible and extremely versatile. And you don't have to be a pilot to rock one.

The Best Dress Watches, From Affordable to F*ck You

Ditch the Apple Watch, please. And the fancy dive watch, too, actually.

Tudor: The History, the Watches and More

Originally positioned as an affordable alternative to Rolex, Tudor is now a force to be reckoned with in its own right

The 10 Best Watches Under $1,000

Think there are no great watches for less than a grand? Think again.

The Most Affordable Rolex Watches

Whether you're looking for brand new, lightly used or full-on vintage, you've got options

A Piece of Art for Car People and Watch People Alike

Do you love Porsche? How about watches — specifically TAG Heuer watches? Then you need to check this out.

Introducing the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante in Platinum

Germany’s Foremost Watch Company Dresses Up a Classical Complication in a Stunning New Livery

Introducing the Tudor Ranger

Rolex’s sister company celebrates a big anniversary with a brand new field watch

The 10 Best Watches of Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022

The releases that caught our eye at this year's event

The Best Watches at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022

After two years away from the fun, we have a round-up of the best of the best from Watches and Wonders Switzerland this year