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Ressence

Founded in 2010, Ressence is redefining watchmaking with minimalist designs that prioritize functionality and aesthetics. Their innovative approach, characterized by unique features like oil-filled dials and self-setting crowns, has earned them recognition in the industry.

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Ressence at The 1916 Company

Founded in 2010 by Belgian industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence has become one of the most forward-thinking independent watch brands in the world. Known for its oil-filled displays, orbital time indication, and sleek, crownless cases, Ressence reimagines not just what watches look like — but how they function. The name, a blend of "renaissance" and "essence," reflects the brand's mission: to reinvent traditional watchmaking from the ground up. Ressence watches are prized for their ergonomic innovation, conceptual purity, and striking visual clarity — making them unlike anything else in the world of haute horlogerie. The 1916 Company is an Authorized Retailer, with product available through our online concierge and in our Denver (Cherry Creek) showroom.

Explore Ressence Watch Collections

Ressence watches challenge the boundaries of traditional timekeeping. Founded in Antwerp by designer Benoît Mintiens, the brand introduced an entirely new way to read time — using rotating subdials, a domed sapphire interface, and oil-filled modules for exceptional visual legibility. These patented mechanisms, called the ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System), allow the entire dial to rotate continuously in a fluid and intuitive motion.

The 1916 Company is proud to be an authorized Ressence retailer — offering online concierge access and in-person consultation at our Denver showroom.

Type 1

The Type 1 is the purest expression of Ressence's vision — a crownless, manually wound timepiece that eliminates the traditional dial-hands structure entirely. With a monoblock titanium case and intuitive display, the Type 1 is minimalist yet mechanically profound.

Type 3

The groundbreaking Type 3 features a fully oil-filled upper chamber, creating the illusion that the dial is projected onto the sapphire crystal. Automatic, crownless, and technically complex, the Type 3 offers unmatched visual depth and optical clarity.

Type 5

Designed for underwater use, the Type 5 is the world's first mechanical dive watch readable from any angle underwater, thanks to its oil-filled display. Built in lightweight titanium and water-resistant to 100 meters, it's the most technical Ressence to date.

Type 8

The Type 8 distills the Ressence concept to its essentials — with a lightweight titanium case, bold colors, and a single rotating disc for hours. It's the most accessible entry into the brand, combining playful design with signature mechanical depth.

Discover oil-filled Ressence watches, including Type 1, 3, 5, and 8. Shop online or visit our Denver showroom. Prices from $15,700. Authorized retailer.

Compare Ressence Watches

Type 1 and Type 8 are ideal for minimalists, while Type 3 and Type 5 emphasize technical complexity. All models use the patented ROCS system and feature oil-filled dials for maximum legibility.

With prices starting around $15,700 for the Type 8 and ranging to over $44,000 for select Type 3 models, Ressence offers a range of options for collectors seeking innovation and rarity.

Is Ressence the Right Brand for You?

Ressence is ideal for collectors who value design innovation, clean aesthetics, and rethinking convention. Whether you're drawn to avant-garde mechanics, oil-filled dials, or ultra-ergonomic cases, Ressence offers a refreshing departure from traditional luxury watchmaking. It's a brand for forward thinkers, minimalists, and those who appreciate when design serves both function and form.

A New Way to Discover Time

As an authorized retailer, The 1916 Company offers full concierge access to new Ressence watches online and personalized guidance at our Denver showroom. Every watch includes manufacturer warranty and after-sales service. Let us help you find the right Ressence model to match your style and mindset.

Ressence eliminates traditional hands and crowns, replacing them with orbital discs and a crownless interface. Its oil-filled displays create unmatched dial clarity and visual depth.
Ressence watches are designed in Belgium and assembled in Switzerland. The brand combines industrial design thinking with Swiss watchmaking precision.
Yes. Despite its futuristic design, Ressence watches are powered by modified mechanical automatic or manual-wind movements with custom ROCS display modules.
The 1916 Company is an authorized retailer for Ressence watches, available online through our concierge team and in person at our Denver showroom.
Prices for new Ressence watches at The 1916 Company typically range from $15,700 to over $44,000, depending on the model and specifications.
ROCS, or Ressence Orbital Convex System, is a patented mechanism that uses rotating satellite discs instead of traditional hands to display time in a fluid, orbiting motion.
Yes. While water resistance varies by model, the Ressence Type 5 is rated to 100 meters and designed for diving.