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

The History of the Moonphase Complication in Horology

The History of the Moonphase Complication in Horology

The Story of Raketa Watches: From Peter the Great to the Space Race

The Story of Raketa Watches: From Peter the Great to the Space Race

Watchmaker Ondrej Berkus on Haute Horology, Horsepower & Horses

Watchmaker Ondrej Berkus on Haute Horology, Horsepower & Horses

A Beginner’s Guide to Every Rolex Model

A Beginner’s Guide to Every Rolex Model

14 Best Time-Only Dress Watches for Every Budget

14 Best Time-Only Dress Watches for Every Budget

Venezianico Combine Venetian History and Modern Watch Design

Venezianico Combine Venetian History and Modern Watch Design

The Best New Releases from Geneva Watch Week

The Best New Releases from Geneva Watch Week

What Is Movement Frequency and Why Is It Important in Watchmaking?

What Is Movement Frequency and Why Is It Important in Watchmaking?

Omega Launch New Speedmaster Chronoscope Ahead of Paris 2024

Omega Launch New Speedmaster Chronoscope Ahead of Paris 2024

Daniel Roth Returns with the Tourbillon Souscription

Daniel Roth Returns with the Tourbillon Souscription

First Impression: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 ‘Birch Bark’ Rose Gold Hi-Beat SLG002 Limited Edition

First Impression: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 ‘Birch Bark’ Rose Gold Hi-Beat SLG002 Limited Edition

Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon Watch Review

Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon Watch Review

Introducing the Perpetual 1908 with Rolex’s First Guilloche Dial

Introducing the Perpetual 1908 with Rolex’s First Guilloche Dial

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding and Moon Phase Retrograde Date Celebrate 20 Years of the Collection

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding and Moon Phase Retrograde Date Celebrate 20 Years of the Collection

Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual is an Ode to the Triple-Axis Tourbillon

Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual is an Ode to the Triple-Axis Tourbillon

Kartel Watches Show Why Whisky and Watches Go Hand in Hand

Kartel Watches Show Why Whisky and Watches Go Hand in Hand

Ollech & Wajs Astrochron Review

Ollech & Wajs Astrochron Review

Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 Watch Review

Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 Watch Review

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