Oren Hartov

Oren Hartov covers the watch industry for InsideHook, Gear Patrol, Robb Report, Worn & Wound, Analog/Shift, HODINKEE, MONOCLE and more, and has also written extensively about military subjects for Special Operations Report and others. A songwriter, guitarist, and graduate of the Berklee College of Music, he served in the IDF's Paratrooper Brigade and is currently a reservist. He owns a few watches, a couple of guitars, and not enough pairs of socks.

All Articles From Oren Hartov

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

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