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Oren Hartov

Oren Hartov is a GQ contributor covering all things horological. He’s written extensively about celebrity watch culture, waxed poetic about the GMT complication, and railed against case sizes larger than 40mm. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music and a military veteran, he can be found playing the guitar, traveling the world, and seeking out strange Omegas, vintage Rolexes, and undervalued Pateks.

The World of Affordable GMT Watches Just Got a New Champion

Christopher Ward, beloved maker of affordable timepieces, just released a handsome, sub-$1,500 tool watch.

The Best Watches of the Paris 2024 Olympics (So Far)

From Tom Cruise’s Rolex to Shaun White’s Omega, there were plenty of grails on display as the Games got under way.

LeBron Wore a Stunning Cartier Crash at the Prelude to the Olympics

The celebrity watch of the moment pops up on another iconic wrist.

The Latest MoonSwatch Boasts a Rare New Complication

The Omega x Swatch Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase will drop next month for a limited time only.

Brad Pitt Showed Off a Stunning Vintage Watch at the Hungarian Grand Prix

The modified IWC Ingenieur “Jumbo” features a special green dial.

Glen Powell Wore an Action-Hero-Worthy Tag Heuer to the Twisters Premiere

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect watch for a tornado wrangler.

4 Outrageous New Watches That Collectors Are Salivating Over

Including a superspy-coded Blancpain and a summery ceramic Zenith.

Carlos Alcaraz Accepted the Wimbledon Trophy Wearing a Stunning Rolex Daytona

This discontinued model has a meteorite dial and a yellow-gold case.

This Affordable Seiko Pays Tribute to a Legendary Space Watch

The new Prospex Speedtimer SSC947 reimagines the vintage “Pogue” reference 6139.

Roger Federer Sported a Wimbledon-Themed Rolex at Wimbledon

The eight-time Wimbledon winner’s timepiece purportedly pays homage to the All England Club’s impeccable lawns.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is the Only Person on Earth With This Outrageously Sick Watch

Breitling made the Bucks superstar a one-off, solid-gold Chronomat B01 featuring a coveted Hindu-Arabic dial.

Usher Won the BET Awards With a Sexy ’70s Watch

To pick up his BET Lifetime Achievement award, the “Yeah!” singer wore a jacket and jeans that threw it back to 2005—and a gorgeous gold Piaget that threw it back even further.

Justin Bieber Is Finally Wearing His Trusty Rolex Daytona Again

After going bare-wristed for a while, he’s bringing back his go-to, solid-gold chronograph.

The Best Watches at the 2024 NBA Draft, From a $750 Tissot to a $250,000 Richard Mille

The league’s incoming class showed out in stone-cold classics and under-the-radar gems alike.

Why Tudor’s New GMT Is the Watch I’ve Waited Half a Decade For

I spent a week wearing the Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT, which might just be the year’s best—and best-looking—travel watch.

Kylian Mbappé’s Iced-Out Hublot Is a Watch Fit for a World-Class Striker

The Big Bang Steel White Diamonds mixes sportiness and elegance in a 41mm chronograph.

Four Epic New Watches That Serious Collectors Are Swooning Over

Including a dressy Louis Vuitton number and TAG Heuer's latest Porsche collab.

Will Ferrell Struck the Perfect Pose with a Vintage Omega Speedmaster

The comedy legend has perfected the subtle art of showing off his wrist candy.

Roger Federer Just Rocked One of Rolex’s Coolest Sports Watches

The Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226627 is one of just two Rollies made from titanium.

Jayson Tatum Wore One of Richard Mille's Most Playful Watches During the NBA Finals

The Celtics star is already the horological MVP of the Finals.

Jay-Z’s Sapphire-Studded Patek Philippe Might Be His Most Elegant Watch Yet

The ref. 5271/11P is the modern version of a watch launched back in 1941.

How to Clean a Watch: A Step-by-Step Care Guide for Steel Timepieces

Everything you need to get your standby sports watch looking brand new.