Description

The Ressence Type 1 DX3, unveiled at the 2023 Dubai Watch Week, was created as the final installment in a trilogy of collaborations between Ressence and its Middle Eastern retail partner, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. This limited-edition timepiece, restricted to just 35 pieces, was designed to celebrate the region’s rich artistic heritage while maintaining the brand’s signature minimalist aesthetic.

Inspired by Arabic geometric patterns, the convex German silver dial of the Type 1 DX3 was adorned with intricate rose motifs reminiscent of Islamic art and architecture. The copper-toned dial, enhanced with Super-Luminova applied to the geometric cells, numerals, and indicators, was designed to glow green in low light, ensuring visibility at all times. The cloisonné-inspired technique used to decorate the dial added an artisanal touch, making this watch a standout among Ressence’s creations.

The titanium case, measuring 42.7mm in diameter and 11mm in height, retained the crown-less design of the standard Type 1 Round. Time-setting and winding were accomplished through a lever integrated into the case back, maintaining the sleek and modern profile of the watch. The DX3 was powered by the Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS), a unique mechanism that displayed hours, minutes, seconds, and the day of the week through rotating discs orbiting around the central axis. This system was driven by the minute wheel of the ETA 2892 base movement, offering a power reserve of 36 hours.

Accompanied by a beige rubber strap with a pin buckle, the Type 1 DX3 was priced at CHF 23,600 and included a copy of Arts & Crafts in Motion, a book jointly published by Ressence and Seddiqi. Exclusively available through Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, this watch represented a harmonious blend of modernity, tradition, and exclusivity.

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.