Type 1S | Titanium
Type 1S | Titanium
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This Type 1S is a monochromatic variant of the Ressence Type 1 series featuring a beautifully brushed dial. Ressence was founded in 2010 by the Belgian industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, and the unconventional, ever-changing ‘regulator’ dial found on the watch is an example of the young brand’s contemporary approach to watchmaking. A standout example of the rebirth in the independent space for alternative, unusual forms to tell the time.
Unconventional in design as well as appearance, the Ressence Type 1S aspires towards minimalism and efficiency, influenced by current industrial design trends. The Type 1 has an almost pebble-like appearance and is remarkably thin, thanks to the absence of a sapphire caseback and the fact that the closed caseback doubles up as a crown.
This Type 1S is distinguished by its monochromatic appearance, with a brushed silver surface that blends seamlessly into the case. The orbital display shows hours and minutes on convex discs, as well as the day of the week, with weekends highlighted by an absence of colour. The watch is encased by a polished, grade 5 titanium case that measures 42mm. However, it wears smaller than expected due to the absence of the external case which is typically seen in traditional watchmaking.
The watch is split into two modules – a lower half comprising a customised self-winding ETA 2824/2 ébauche and a display module, or Ressence Orbital Convex System. Composed of 107 parts, 27 gears and 40 jewels, the gears in the ROCS calculate the hours, seconds and day, taking only the minute as a reference from the movement.
If sold within the United Kingdom, this Ressence Type 1S will be subject to 20% VAT.
Closer look
| Brand: | Ressence |
| Model: | Type 1S |
| Movement: | Automatic ETA 2824/2 base, modified with in-house ROCS display module |
| Functions: | Day, hours, minutes, seconds |
| Case material: | Grade 5 Titanium |
| Case diameter: | 42mm |
| Crystal: | Double-domed sapphire crystal |
| Strap: | Ressence light grey leather strap and buckle |
| Lug width: | 20x20mm |
| Year: | 2015 (sold) |
| Box & papers: | Outer box, inner box. Owner’s manual containing Certificate of Purchase, Certificate of origin, Functional parameters and Guarantee card. |
This stainless steel Ressence 1S is in excellent condition, with light imperfections throughout, consistent with minimal wear. Some superficial marks are visible upon close inspection, including on both sides of the case and between the lugs at 12 and 6 o’clock.
The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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