Description

The present watch is the Ressence Type 1² (Squared) in stainless steel with a silver dial—an elegant, architectural take on Benoît Mintiens’ handless time display. Its 41 mm cushion‑shaped 316L steel case (11.5 mm thick) is topped by a domed sapphire crystal, framing a monochrome convex dial whose indications are engraved and filled with Super‑LumiNova for crisp legibility.

At its core is ROCS 1.3 (Ressence Orbital Convex System), an ingenious mechanical module driven by the minute axle of a customized automatic base. Instead of traditional hands, rotating discs choreograph the time: the fixed outer minute track is read by a pointer on the main disc, while three inclined bi‑axial satellites display hours, running seconds, and the day of the week (with intuitive weekend highlights and a day‑progress arc). A day/night indicator completes the information at a glance.

Crownless by design, the Type 1² is set and wound via a retractable lever on the caseback—preserving the pure silhouette and enhancing comfort on the wrist. Water resistance is 10 m, emphasizing its refined, dress‑leaning intent. The watch is delivered on an alligator leather strap with ardillon buckle, complementing the silver dial’s cool, modern palette.

Ressence – Bio

Ressence is a revolutionary watchmaking brand founded in 2010 by Belgian industrial designer Benoît Mintiens. Merging cutting-edge technology with modern aesthetics, Ressence is renowned for its innovative and unique time-display system known as ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System). By utilizing rotating discs instead of traditional hands, the brand has created a distinctive and intuitive way to read time. Often considered avant-garde, Ressence watches are celebrated for their blend of craftsmanship, design, and functionality, positioning the brand as a forward-thinking leader in the horological world.