Ressence
Ressence

Type 1

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Type 1

2010

The original Ressence, introducing the ROCS orbital satellite display in a compact case.

Category
Orbital display dress/tool watch
Designers
Benoît Mintiens
Case materials
Titanium grade 5, stainless steel
Sizes
41-42mm
Dial
Multi-disc orbital satellite dial
Crystal
Domed sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Rubber, leather
Movements
ROCS 1 module on ETA 2824-2 base
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
42 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Orbital hours/minutes display · Small seconds
Key references
Type 1 Slim, Type 1 Squared
Price band
$15,000-$25,000
The house

Ressence

Industrial designer Benoît Mintiens reinvented time display with rotating satellite discs, replacing hands with a fluid, mechanical dashboard-like interface.

Founded
2010
Founder
Benoît Mintiens
Headquarters
Antwerp, Belgium
Signature materials
Titanium grade 5, sapphire crystal domes, oil-filled ROCS displays
Signature movements
ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System) modules built on ETA/Swiss base calibres
Notable designers
Benoît Mintiens
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