Ressence - Type 1 Slim X

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Ressence, a true innovator in the field of mechanical watchmaking with its unique dials with discs and no real hands, celebrates its 10th anniversary with the new Type 1 Slim X, a limited-edition that will be produced in 40 pieces only.

In this model, characterized by a dark olive-green colour, Ressence’s emblematic dial and its discs have been given a subtle, but effective handmade makeover.

The first piece of the new X collection, the Type 1 Slim X introduces a new dedicated symbol for the collection that is the fusion of an X, or ten in Latin, and an hourglass. It can be seen on the hour disc at 10 o'clock.

The key technology behind each watch of the Belgian watchmaker is the Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS), the in-house developed (and patented) horological unit, which features discs that continually orbit around one another. This is driven by the minute axle of a specially customised ETA 2892/A self-winding caliber beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a power reserve of 36 hours.

On the Type 1 Slim X, when the watch indicates midnight or midday, the minute and the hour discs are equally divided into two separate finishes; matte on one half and circular on the other half. This produces a nice visual effect that emphasises the passage of time with the watch becoming a sort of modern hourglass.

The Grade 5 titanium case - 42 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness - is water resistant to 1 ATM. The domed sapphire glass extends to the very edge of the case, enhancing the impression of lightness of the watch, which weighs 67 grams only.

The Type 1 Slim X is manually set via a lever on its case back. The watch has no crown, the winding and setting mechanism being the case-back itself, for better ergonomics and allowing a left-right fit.

Matched to an olive green calfskin strap secured to the wrist by a an ardillon buckle, the Ressence Type 1 Slim X has a price of Euro 19,500 (including VAT). ressencewatches.com