First debuted at Baselworld 2014, the Type 1 followedon from the Type 3,asa reinvention of the original Type 1001, with a new crown-less winding system and thinner case. In comparison to the Type 1001 with its large crown and thick case size, and the with its innovative oil-filled dial, the Type 1expresses perhaps the most minimalist vision of the brand.
The S in Type 1S refers to the brushedsilverdial, which gives the watch a luxurious feel. The orbital display shows hours and minutes on convex discs, as well as the day of the week (with weekends shown). The embedded indicators areblackened for contrast.
With two highly-domed, sapphire crystals covering both sides of the watch, the Type 1 has an almost pebble-like appearance, clearly influenced by current industrial design trends. The polished, grade 5 titanium case measures 42 mm, yet wears smaller than expected, due to the absence of the external case seen in traditional watchmaking. The watch also goes without a crown, with the wearer instead interacting with the domed, sapphire case-back to wind the movement and set the time.
The watch is split into two modules; a lower-half comprised ofacustomised self-winding ETA 2824/2bauche, and a display module, or ROCS (RessenceOrbitalConvex System).Composed of 107 parts, 27 gears and 40 jewels, the gears in the ROCS calculates the hours, seconds and day, taking only the minute as a reference from the movement. In the Type 1, there's a mechanical link between the movement and the ROCS display.
This Type 1Sremains in excellent condition and comes with it's original box, papers, product literature and a greyRessence strap.
Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment only.
Closer look
| Brand: | Ressence |
| Model: | Type 1S |
| Movement: | automaticETA 2824/2 base with modified with in-house ROCS display module |
| Functions: | day, hours, minutes, seconds |
| Features: | brushed silverdial,regulator display, winding case back |
| Case: | 42 mm x 11.5 mm grade 5 titanium |
| Crystal: | domed sapphire front and back |
| Bracelet: | Ressence strap and original deployant titanium buckle |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Box & papers: | box, papers, product literature, purchase receipt |
This Ressence Type 1Sis in excellent condition was purchased via London retailer Marcus, in 2015. It comes with it's original box, papers, product literature and purchase receipt from Marcus.It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes witha two-yearwarranty fromA Collected Man.
