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 Pelagos Ultra Is Tudor’s Most Hardcore Diver

Impressive features (1,000m of water resistance, for starters) and sensible pricing set this new reference apart

Patek Philippe Brought the Heat for Watches & Wonders ‘25

The best releases include a time-only Calatrava, an ingenious Grand Complication and a million-dollar desk clock

The Best Watches of Watches & Wonders 2025

The year’s biggest horological event takes place this week in Geneva

Rolex Unveiled an Entirely New Collection at Watches & Wonders ’25

The Land-Dweller features an integrated bracelet and a brand new hi-beat movement

Doxa Is Introducing a 40mm GMT Dive Watch

The new Sub 250T GMT is the brand’s first travel watch in nearly 20 years

If You’re a Camera Guy (or Gal), You Need This Watch

And you still might want it, even if you're not

A Guide to Watch Complications

From the humble date window to the mind-blowing perpetual calendar

Breitling Debuted a New Perpetual Calendar — And It’s Not a Limited Edition

Part of the Navitimer line, it features an ice-blue dial and the brand’s own B19 movement

A Guide to Common and Important Watch Movements

We dig into popular offerings from ETA, Miyota, Sellita and more, and answer the big question: "Why should I care?"

The Best Watches of February 2025

High-end materials were this month’s prevailing theme

Audemars Piguet Celebrates 150 Years With a Slew of Exciting New Watches

Most notable are three timepieces powered by a remarkable perpetual calendar movement

Your Next Dive Watch Should Be From a Brand You’ve Never Heard Of

The new Aquastar Benthos H2, packed with features and steeped in history, is easily one of the best values in Swiss-made divers

Grab the Year’s Coolest Chronograph Before It Sells Out

This fresh white-dialed take on the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 is limited to just 136 pieces

The Big Watch World Anniversaries of 2025

Breguet, Audemars Piguet, Rolex and others are celebrating milestones this year

This Affordable New “Flyer” GMT Watch Costs Well Under $1,000

The distinctive J.M. LeBoy Bedouin is inspired by travels in the Middle East