Ressence Introduces the Type 3BBB, the Latest Version of their Oil Filled Sports Watch
Somehow, Ressence has become one of the more divisive brands in high end watchmaking. For every fan who is wowed by their unique take on time telling and contemporary (more like futuristic) design language, there are watch lovers who sneer at the weirdness of it all, or dismiss their movements as simple ETA customizations. I count myself firmly in the former category, and have been fascinated with Ressence for years. While they sit well outside what I?m currently comfortable paying for a watch (really hoping these dog-themed cryptocurrencies take off this year to change that), they are, to me, incredible design objects, and represent the type of pure watchmaking creativity that I value at any price point. Their new watch, the Type 3BBB, is a limited edition that marks the return of one of their oil-filled case, which is a particularly ingenious way to engage with the Ressence ROCS system.Â
The Type 3 distinguishes itself from the rest of the Ressence product line by utilizing a case filled with oil. This is done to maximize legibility, as the dial elements in the top half the case appear to be brought right up to the crystal, and can be viewed without distortion even at extreme angles (and even underwater, which makes the Type 3 a compelling sports watch, even without a traditional dive bezel). How does Ressence accomplish this" The case is essentially made up of two chambers. The bottom chamber contains the movement, and the top chamber holds the Ressence O...
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