In the Type 3 and the Type 5, the ROCS is physically separated from the rest of the watch because it is suspended in oil. Ressence developed a unique magnetic transmission whereby several micro magnets, connected to each other, are positioned inside the upper half and the lower half. The minute information can be transmitted from the base caliber to the ROCS even if the magnets are separated by a grade 5 titanium membrane. Type 3
As a dive watch, the Ressence Type 5 ensures its 100-meter water-resistance with a new case-back made with a system called the Ressence Compression Lock System, or RCLS, which essentially locks and compresses the case gasket with two positions,‘ lock’ and‘ set.’ Like true dive watches, the Type 5 is designed to meet the ISO 6425 dive watch standards, including a seamlessly integrated unidirectional bezel. Because it’ s made of titanium, the 46mm by 15.5mm watch remains lightweight, weighing eighty-seven grams, only eight grams more than the dressier Type 3.
As noted above, the titanium Type 5 and the DLC-blackened titanium Type 5BB are both powered by an ETA 2824 / 2 based movement configured with Ressence’ s own ROCS system with
magnetic-transmission planetary movement module. The automatic movement features a power reserve of approximately 36 hours, and its functions include an oil temperature gauge, hours, minutes and an unusual 90-second‘ runner’ subdial, which serves to indicate the automatic watch is operating.
RESSENCE TYPE 3 Ressence’ s Type 3, also made with titanium case, owns the distinction of winning the Horological Revelation Prize at the 2013 GPHG Awards. The watch is a bit smaller than Type 5, measuring 44mm in diameter, and features additional dial indications with day, date and AM / PM indicators in addition to the hours, minutes and 360-second runner dial.
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