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 May

Limited-edition high-end wares abound, but so do sub-$1,000 field watches

Breitling Debuts a Special Version of the First Swiss Watch to Go to Space

The original Cosmonaute was worn by astronaut Scott Carpenter — but this one can be yours

The Ming 29.01 Midnight Is a Worldtimer for the Modern Jet Set

With stealthy looks and a gorgeous movement, it’s almost painfully cool

The Best Watches of April

Plenty of excellent timepieces debuted after Watches & Wonders wrapped up, including standouts from Panerai, Shinola and Furlan Marri

Timex Reissued the Same Watch My Dad Wore in the Army

Based on a '70s Viscount model that he still owns (and that still runs), this new field watch is a collaboration with Bespoke Post

Breguet Is Celebrating Its 250th Anniversary with a Historically Inspired Watch

The Classique Souscription 2025 is modeled on a pocket watch devised by Abraham-Louis Breguet in the late 18th century

The 11 Best Modern Military-Inspired Watches

From Mk II to Hamilton, these mil-spec models recall an era when watches were tools first and foremost

The Best Watches of March

Don't let Watches & Wonders overshadow the diverse new releases from last month, including a stunner from Louis Vuitton

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