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Type 5

2013

A dive-capable evolution of the oil-filled concept, rated to 100m with full-oil case construction.

Category
Diver's orbital watch
Designers
Benoît Mintiens
Case materials
Titanium grade 5
Sizes
44mm
Dial
Oil-filled orbital satellite dial
Crystal
Domed sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Rubber
Movements
ROCS 5 module on ETA 2824-2 base
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
42 hours
Water resistance
100m
Complications
Orbital hours/minutes display · Date
Key references
Type 5, Type 5 Night Blue
Price band
$30,000-$45,000
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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