Lot 36
RESSENCE
RESSENCE TYPE 12
TYPE 12 Only Watch 2023 defies the odds with timeless hope. The Ressence TYPE 12 Square Only Watch 2023 captures the essence of disorder and victory, with a unique DNA-inspired dial symbolising the pursuit of a cure.
Description
This watch embodies a profound message of hope and victory. The dial of the TYPE 12 OW23 is where its distinctiveness truly shines. To symbolise this genetic anomaly, the dial features a blue painted DNA chain on a silver background. The unique visual representation, combined with Ressence's signature revolving discs, forms a two-dimensional dial design that delicately portrays the disorder and hope intertwined with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Furthermore, the TYPE 12 OW23 watch incorporates a weekly revelation. Every Sunday at midnight, when all the discs align, the dial reveals a well-aligned DNA chain, a moment that represents the hope for a cure and the progress of research.
This captivating feature reinforces the idea that with every passing second, the advancement of research brings us closer to victory over the disease. Since blue is one of the main colours of the 10th Edition of Only Watch and can be associated with vast and seemingly infinite expanses, as the ocean and the sky, or hope and knowledge; it was chosen as the accent colour of this one-of-a-kind dial. The blue calf leather strap is also a nod to the Only Watch colours, with a red lining and green edging, punctuating the watch's design.
Specifications
Model name:
RESSENCE TYPE 12
Ref: Only Watch 2023
Case:
Polished grade 5 titanium — Double-domed sapphire crystal top with anti-reflective coating inside — Manual winding and set up via lever — Splash-resistance
Dial:
Convex German silver dial with 3 eccentric biaxial satellites inclined at 3° (hours) and 4.75° (seconds and day of the week) — Hand-painted dial design — Engraved indications filled with grade A Super-LumiNova
Calibre:
Patented ROCS 1.3 - Ressence Orbital Convex System - module driven by the minute axle of a customised 2892 base calibre — Caseback winding and day/time setting — Self-winding — Power reserve: 36 hours — 28,800 vibrations/hour — 40 jewels — 27 gears
Bracelet:
Ardillon buckle — Blue calf leather strap (20/20mm) — Red lining with green or light blue edging
Dimensions:
Diameter: 41mm
Thickness: 11mm
Specificities:
One-of-a-kind TYPE 12 — Unique DNA chain design — Blue hand-painted dial — Simplified indexes — Augmented symbolic time reading experience
The brand
Ressence
Founded in 2010 by Industrial Designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence aims to redefine the essence of 21st Century watches. The brand’s philosophy follows the principle of "Less is More," removing all unnecessary attributes that traditional watches have upheld for decades. Behind its minimalistic design, Ressence’s true purpose is to provoke wonder, to awaken senses and to make mechanical watches meaningful and lovable companions for today’s and tomorrow’s generations.
Recognized with the 2013 Horological Revelation Award at the esteemed Grand Prix d'Horlogerie, Ressence stands out with its distinctive approach to the craft of contemporary Fine Watchmaking. By combining Swiss-made calibers with self-engineered innovations, Ressence reimagines how mechanical watches can function and interact with their owners in the modern age.