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
This Air Max Shoe Is Built Like a Nike Tank
It's Never Been More Affordable (or Aspirational) to Be Square
The Golden Age of Mountaineering By The North Face Purple Label
An Olympic adidas Sneaker Worth Its Weight in Silver
Nike's Newest Dunks Are Built One LEGO Brick at a Time
When the Watch's Function Is the Flex
Sportswear So Sophisticated That It's Literally Literary
Timex Rebooted JFK Jr.'s Normcore Watch as a Total Dimepiece (EXCLUSIVE)
A Michael Jordan Boot That's Timberland-Coded
Two Cult Watches Square Off for Your Wrist
Nike’s Sporty Answer to a Birkenstock Boston Is Real (and Realtree)
adidas’ Y2K Chunkster Is Out Here Looking Like a Chocolate Snack
