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

12 Vintage Heuer Chronographs Every Collector Should Know

A deep dive into the catalog of one of the world’s greatest watchmakers

IWC Teamed Up With Pantone to Perfect the Summer Watch

The new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun is a military-inspired design in beach-ready blue ceramic

The 10 Best Watches of July

Unimatic’s new collection provides excellent value under $1,000, while a spectacularly complicated IWC brings down the horological house

The World’s Best Annual Calendar Watches

Not quite as sophisticated as their perpetual cousins, they nevertheless promise a compelling complication at a more affordable price.

If You’re a Car Guy, This Titanium Chronograph Should Be on Your Radar

The new Chronograph 1 1975 Limited Edition is the first time Porsche Design has offered an uncoated titanium piece to the general public

A Beginner’s Guide to the Patek Philippe Catalog

Breaking down the famed watchmaker’s 10 product families, from the classic Calatrava to the new Cubitus

A History of the Omega Chronostop

Long undervalued, this quirky, affordable entry into the Omega chronograph catalog is an overlooked gem

How Leica Made It to 100: Gold-Standard Cameras and the “Human Eye”

As the German camera masters celebrate their centennial, we look back at the beginnings of the brand and the anniversary gear they're rolling out

A Guide to the Vintage Breitling Navitimer

The world’s most famous pilot’s chronograph, from 1954 through 1988

The Best Watches of June 2025

From $500 to $500,000 and everything in-between

11 of the Best Skin Diver Watches on the Market Today

Slim, lightweight and designed for enthusiasts, skin divers are the ultimate vacation watch

Servicing Watches Is a Hassle. Can WatchCheck Make It Painless?

The site promises a simple process for maintenance and repair, so I recently tested it with my vintage Cartier Tank

Breitling Just Revamped Its Dive Watch Collection

The Superocean Heritage comes in a fresh new range of sizes, colors, and movements

Cornell Proves Beautiful Watches Can Be Made in America

The new Lozier model features a U.S.-made case and dial with a Swiss movement (and some Swiss-inspired styling)

American Watchmaker J.N. Shapiro Unveils Its Most Accessible Piece Yet

The Infinity Series Pure opens up the brand's stunning, handmade wristwatches to a wider swath of collectors

One of the Most Important Historical Watchmakers Returns

Urban Jürgensen is now American-owned and run by star Finnish watchmaker Kari Voutilainen