Donovan Barnett is an award-winning writer with 8 years of experience and the Watch Editor at Highsnobiety. At the intersection of style, culture, and horology, Donovan leads watch coverage that’s as visually rich as it is editorially sharp—telling stories that resonate with a new generation of collectors. He’s worked with brands like Ulysse Nardin, Anoma, Audemars Piguet, and Timex to create culturally attuned content that connects classic craftsmanship with what’s next.
His POV is simple: watches aren’t just about complications—they’re cultural touchstones. Grails worn by the artists, designers, and disruptors moving the needle. Whether he’s writing about the newest independents pushing boundaries or reinterpreting heritage through a modern lens, Donovan’s approach is rooted in cultural storytelling and design relevance.
Active in the watch community online and IRL, Donovan is your go-to for what’s shaping the future of time—and who’s wearing it. When he’s not on wrist-check duty or listening to the Wrist Check Podcast, he’s probably deep in a rabbit hole on vintage Urban Jürgensen or mapping the next story that makes horology feel as fresh as the moment demands.
Articles
A $2 Million Sapphire Case? Richard Mille Out-Milles Itself
The World's Most Sophisticated Elephant Gets His Own Watch
Unpacking a Watch That's Part Dinosaur, Part Millennium Falcon
How a Newcomer Swiss Watchmaker Makes Sci-Fi-Level Wristwear
This Clock Doesn’t Need Batteries. Just a Breeze
Bvlgari Created the Thinnest Tourbillon Ever… Again
Pharrell’s Mindful Skincare Brand Simply Wants You to Have a Good Day
It's Officially Time to Stop Sleeping on Jaeger-LeCoultre
The Family-Run Watch Brand Making Star Wars Watches with Kyber Crystals
Hermès' New Watches Let You Stop Time (Literally)
An All-New Cartier Watch That Has Old-School Collectors Drooling
Swiss Watchmaking's Mad Scientist Makes Time Glow & Flow
