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

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

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

DOXA’s Most Affordable Dive Watch Now Comes with a Cool Steel Bezel

The great-looking SUB 200 costs a shade over $1,000

The Best Watches of April

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