Sam Kessler

Legend has it that Sam’s first word was ‘escapement’ and, while he might have started that legend himself, he’s been in the watch world long enough that it makes little difference. As the editor of Oracle Time, he’s our leading man for all things horological – even if he does love yellow dials to a worrying degree. Owns a Pogue; doesn’t own an Oyster Perpetual. Yet.

Articles by Sam Kessler

How Panerai’s Luminor 31 Giorni Achieves a 31-Day Power Reserve

First Impression How Panerai’s Luminor 31 Giorni Achieves a 31-Day Power Reserve

17 Best Skin Diver Watches of 2026: Summer Pool & Beach Picks

Guide 17 Best Skin Diver Watches of 2026: Summer Pool & Beach Picks

The History and Renaissance of Rotary Watches

In Focus The History and Renaissance of Rotary Watches

CIGA Design Bring Maximalist Energy to the Skeleton Falcon

In Focus CIGA Design Bring Maximalist Energy to the Skeleton Falcon

Inside the Collecting World of Lex Borrero, Miami Watch Club President

Interview Inside the Collecting World of Lex Borrero, Miami Watch Club President

Breitling in Space: The History of the Navitimer Cosmonaute

Culture Breitling in Space: The History of the Navitimer Cosmonaute

What is ‘Constant Force’ in Horology?

Technical What is ‘Constant Force’ in Horology?

The Return of Corum and the New Admiral

New Release The Return of Corum and the New Admiral

The Aston Martin x Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX is One of History’s Most Important Watch Collaborations

Culture The Aston Martin x Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX is One of History’s Most Important Watch Collaborations

Enchant Expand the Canadian Microbrand Watch Scene with Debut Collection

In Focus Enchant Expand the Canadian Microbrand Watch Scene with Debut Collection

Horage Tourbillon 3 Relik Watch Review

Hands-On Horage Tourbillon 3 Relik Watch Review

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture Watch Review

Hands-On Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture Watch Review

Certina Introduce DS Action Diver 38mm Titanium Embracing Colour

First Impression Certina Introduce DS Action Diver 38mm Titanium Embracing Colour

Best Stone Dial Watches of 2026

Guide Best Stone Dial Watches of 2026

Lebond Attraction Watch Review

Hands-On Lebond Attraction Watch Review

The History of Junghans, Once the Largest Watchmaker in the World

In Focus The History of Junghans, Once the Largest Watchmaker in the World

How the 2001 Ulysse Nardin Freak Changed Watchmaking

Culture How the 2001 Ulysse Nardin Freak Changed Watchmaking

Hublot Big Bang Unico SR_A Watch Review

Hands-On Hublot Big Bang Unico SR_A Watch Review

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