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
Patek Philippe’s New Watch Divided Collectors. That’s a Good Thing
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Era Kicks off with a Little Magical Realism
A Second Helping of GORE-TEX x Aimé Leon Dore? Yes, Please
Audemars Piguet x Keinemusik Are Redefining the Art of Time
Movado Is Making Moves with Its Biggest Watch Icons Yet
Daniel Roth Strikes Rose Gold with Its New Tourbillon Souscription
Zenith's New Defy Skyline Tourbillon Collab is Colored in 90s Nostalgia
H. Moser & Cie. And Studio Underd0g’s New Watches Are All about Passion (Fruit)
Jenna Ortega’s Favorite Watch Ain’t Goth but It Is Glam
Wait, Drake Has 143 Rolexes?
The Gstaad Guy’s New Jewellery Line Is Very Mindful, Very Absurd
These UNIMATIC Watches Are RUF Cars, For Your Wrist
