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
Daniel Roth Extra Plat Souscription, one of our favorite new watches from LVMH Watch Week 2025

The Best Timepieces From LVMH Watch Week

Highlights include a limited-edition stunner from Daniel Roth, a reconfigured TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph and more

Universal Genève Compax “Nina Rindt” ref. 885103/02, one of our favorite vintage watches from Universal Genève, which is being revived by Breitling

8 of the Best Vintage Watches From Universal Genève

Ahead of UG's resurrection under Breitling, let's revisit some of the classics from this beloved brand

DOXA SUB300 ‘Great White’ Topper Edition; Louis Vuitton Escale Platinum Guilloché and Grand Feu Enamel Dial; Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 SBGH349; Bulova x Complecto Super Seville; Zenith Defy Extreme Jungle

The Best Watches of the Past Month

The final crop of timepieces from a jam-packed horological year

Citizen Promaster Dive Automatic; Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer “California”; TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph; Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR; DOXA SUB 300T Aristera

The Best Left-Handed Watches

Though still relatively rare, timepieces with crowns on the left are becoming more popular

The Armoury by Paulin Watches' Hong Kong Dial II in burgundy, blue, white silver and green

This Watch Melds a Chinese Dial and Scottish Design in a Colorful Package

The Hong Kong Dial II sees The Armoury teaming up with the good folks at Paulin Watches

These are the best ceramic watches

The Best Ceramic Watches

Spanning a wide array of designs and prices, these timepieces ditch steel for a material with compelling properties and eye-catching looks

The best watches of November

The Best Watches of the Past Month

Featuring everything from a hand-wound Timex to a high-frequency Zenith

The Wild One Skeleton 42mm Gold from Norqain. The Swiss brand also offers one-off versions of the Wild One watch.

This Beloved Swiss Brand Makes a Fully Customizable Watch

The Wild One is a hit, so Norqain decided to sell one-off versions — with 3.5 million possible combinations

Omega New Seamaster Diver 300M

Omega Just Released a Stainless Steel Variant of James Bond’s Seamaster

At $6,500, it’s $3,500 less than the titanium version

Behrens Ultralight 20G; Atelier Wen Perception; CIGA Design Mechanical Watch Series U Blue Planet

5 Awesome Chinese-Made Watches

Long stigmatized, the Chinese watchmaking industry is delivering impressive products across a wide price spectrum

The Alterum Worldtimer watch from Justin Walters, which serves as inspiration for a new watch design competition from Dubai Watch Week and Grail Watch

Here’s Your Chance to Get Your Dream Watch Produced

Dubai Watch Week and Grail Watch are holding a competition to find the next great designer

Impossible Watch Company Time-Only; Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding; Vacheron Constantin Tribute to Great Civilizations - Lion de Darius; Louis Erard Petite Second Malachite; Omega Constellation 41mm

The Best Stone-Dial Watches

Widespread in the 1960s and ‘70s, these incredible pieces are finally making a comeback

Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue; Bremont Terra Nova Chronograph Jimmy Chin; Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Date; Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie 'Crossroads' Chronograph; Paulin Model D/E

The 10 Best Watches of the Past Month

Microbrands and major manufacturers alike came through big time in October

Introducing the H. Moser & Cie x Massena Lab Endeavour Chronograph

Is This the Coolest Chronograph of 2024?

A late entry from Massena LAB and H. Moser & Cie, with its vintage details and modern expertise, might take the cake this year

Cartier's Tank Normale watch, Tank Américaine watch, Tank Française watch, Tank Jewelry watch and Tank Louis Cartier watch against a navy blue background

How to Buy a Cartier Tank

A guide to the current catalog, from the classic Louis Cartier to the outré Cintrée

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-Winding ref. 85180/000J-H069

Vacheron Constantin’s Newest Watch Is One of My 2024 Favorites

The fresh entry in the Patrimony line is a collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto