Ressence TYPE 1² ‘Squared’ Blue

Quite simply one of the coolest Indie brands out there in our opinion, Ressence burst onto the scene in 2010 with a genuinely refreshing take on telling-time and have been going from strength to strength ever since.

Utilising an in-house module known as ROCS which sits atop an ETA base, the acronym stands for Ressence Orbital Convex System and is a magnificent piece of engineering which allows the subdials and main disc to constantly revolve around the face. Time-telling becomes quite intuitive once you’re used to it, with the dial showing minutes along the outer track on the main display, hours on the largest subdial, a day of the week indicator and seconds indicator.

This particular version is perhaps our favourite in the current lineup, and known as the ‘squared’. The case shape is very organic, and reminiscent of the Radiomir case from Panerai but with less overhangs, and is one of the most comfortable watches we’ve ever strapped to our wrist. The stunning blue dial looks amazing with its concentric brushing, and the lume looks amazing at night.

The 1² also features the most intuitive and easy to use of the winding and time setting systems from Ressence, with a retractable lever set into the case back that is pulled out for efficient winding and time setting, and acts in a 1:1 ratio with the minute indicator on the dial. The use of this system rather than the sapphire twist-type case backs is far easier, and also allows the case to be thinner. Simply, the Squared is the thinnest, smallest Ressence, that’s also the easiest to use.

This particular example was first sold in 2017 and presents in TZ 'Excellent' condition, with only light hairlines present on the case, case back and buckle. Please see images for full condition details.

No service history, but it’s a little young for that. All functions operating as they should.

Comes with outer box, inner ‘Globe’, instruction booklet, warranty card dated April 2017, extra aftermarket strap in a short size, welcome leaflet and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Brand: Ressence

Year: 2017

Model #: 1²

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Details: 42mm x 11.5mm

Strap/Bracelet: Ressence Cordovan Leather - Blue

Movement: ROCS 1.3 - Ressence Orbital Convex System - module driven by the minute axle of a customised 2892 base calibre        

Dial: Blue

Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner ‘Globe’, instruction booklet, warranty card dated April 2017, extra aftermarket strap in a short size, welcome leaflet and Watch Vault cleaning cloth. 

TZ Grading: Excellent

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