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
Peak Swiss Watchmaking Squared With Furniture
The Return of the Mythical Roofless Mercedes G-Wagen
If Nike & Levi’s Can Do It, Converse & Wrangler Can Too
Nike’s Flyest Shoe Begs To Be Stroked
This Solar-Powered F1 Watch Is a Sweet Contradiction
The Best Part of Nike's New-Old Skate Shoe Is Invisible
A California Buggy That Dreams of Being a Vintage Porsche
What Else Would You Expect From HOKA Mary Janes?
A Painfully Powerful Nike Running Shoe for Street Ninjas
Vintage Armani Always Looks Good. Now, It Also Looks Quite Vital
Trying on Eyewear Like It's a Tea Ceremony
Only Y-3 Could Create a Luxe Leather Military-Level Stealth Boot
