{"product_id":"ressence-type-5b-black-dial","title":"Ressence Type 5B Black Dial","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1771px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2435%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7898%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6415%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1572%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2435%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eLike New (9.5\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7898%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6415%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1572%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew independent watchmakers have challenged the conventions of mechanical timekeeping as profoundly as Ressence. Founded in 2010 by Belgian designer Benoît Mintiens, the manufacture has reimagined the wristwatch through an uncompromising focus on ergonomics, legibility, and industrial design. Rather than relying on traditional hands and fixed dials, Ressence developed the patented Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS), where the entire display continuously rotates to present time in an intuitive and highly dynamic manner. The Type 5 is the purest expression of this philosophy, conceived as the world's first oil-filled mechanical dive watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Type 5B is one of the most technically original dive watches ever produced. Its black oil-filled chamber eliminates the optical distortion normally created by the interface between air and sapphire crystal, allowing the display to remain perfectly legible from virtually any viewing angle, whether above or below the water's surface. The result is the remarkable illusion that the indications are printed directly onto the crystal itself. Rather than employing conventional hands, the dial consists of a continually rotating system of planetary sub-discs that display the hours, minutes, running seconds, oil temperature, and elapsed dive time. Despite its unconventional appearance, the display quickly becomes intuitive, reflecting Ressence's philosophy that innovation should enhance usability rather than complicate it. Beneath the display is a modified ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, serving as the mechanical engine for the proprietary ROCS module. The movement operates within a completely separate dry chamber, isolated from the oil-filled display above, allowing proven Swiss reliability to coexist with one of the most innovative display systems in contemporary horology. This ingenious architecture represents a genuine rethinking of how a mechanical wristwatch can present time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 46 mm, the Type 5B commands attention through its architecture rather than sheer size. Crafted from Grade 5 titanium with a black DLC coating, the case remains exceptionally lightweight while offering impressive durability. Its smooth, pebble-like profile and crownless construction create a remarkably ergonomic wearing experience, with the case sitting comfortably against the wrist despite its generous dimensions. The black textile hook-and-loop strap reinforces the watch's professional tool-watch character while providing exceptional comfort and adjustability. Every aspect of the design prioritises functionality without sacrificing its unmistakably futuristic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example features a 46 mm Grade 5 titanium case finished with a black DLC coating, housing a black oil-filled chamber with a continually rotating display of planetary sub-discs. It is powered by a modified ETA 2824-2 automatic movement driving the proprietary Ressence display system, offering a 36-hour power reserve, and is fitted to a black textile hook-and-loop (Velcro) strap. As always, particular attention should be given to case condition, sapphire crystal and oil-filled chamber integrity, movement performance, display functionality, strap condition, and overall set completeness—communicated strictly on verified information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Type 5B appeals to collectors who seek genuine innovation rather than incremental refinement. It demonstrates that contemporary independent watchmaking can challenge centuries of convention while remaining mechanically authentic and highly practical. By fundamentally reimagining the relationship between the wearer and the display, Ressence has created a watch that stands apart from virtually every other mechanical timepiece. Within a thoughtfully curated collection, the Type 5B represents one of the defining achievements of twenty-first-century independent horology, celebrated as much for its engineering ingenuity as for its bold design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ressence Type 5B is a remarkable expression of modern mechanical innovation. Combining its lightweight DLC-coated titanium case, revolutionary oil-filled rotating display, and ingenious movement architecture, it exemplifies Ressence's unique vision of contemporary watchmaking, proving that even one of horology's oldest disciplines can still be fundamentally reimagined through creativity, engineering, and uncompromising design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 mm\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 5 Titanium with Black DLC Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Oil-filled Chamber with a Continually Rotating Display of Planetary Sub-discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Textile Hook-and-Loop (Velcro) Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic (Modified ETA 2824-2)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495575740716,"sku":null,"price":40888.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/Ressence5BB-1.jpg?v=1785909478","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/ressence-type-5b-black-dial","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}