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
Omega Speedmaster; IWC Perpetual Calendar; Longines Spirit Flyback Chronograph; Rolex Day Date; Patek Philippe World Timer

A Guide to Watch Complications

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

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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

Cogs and gears in a watch movement. We take a look at the most common movements available in watches today.

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?"

Timex X The New Yorker Marlin Hand-Wound 34mm; Rado DiaStar Original x Tej Chauhan; Christopher Ward Twelve 38 ; Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Bucherer; Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition

The Best Watches of February 2025

High-end materials were this month’s prevailing theme

Close-up of a Perpetual Calendar Movement Calibre 7138 with a dial in smoked blue

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

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

Aquastar Benthos H2 watch

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

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 F.A.T. 2025 Edition watch

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

Breguet Type XX

The Big Watch World Anniversaries of 2025

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

The J.M. LeBoy Bedouin GMT watch

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

Ulysse Nardin BLAST [AMOUREUXPEINTRE]; Shinola Circadian Monster 36; Chopard L.U.C LUNAR ONE; Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue; Mark II Fulcrum 39

The Best Watches of the Past Month

From $350 hybrid-ceramic divers to $86,000 perpetual calendar-moon phases

Man with watch on wrist

Vacheron Constantin Reintroduced One of Its Most Beloved Watches in Steel

The new blue-dialed 222 celebrates 270 years of brand history

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