Ressence TYPE 3 Black: pure night

With the TYPE 3 Black, Ressence pushes the boundaries of contemporary watchmaking with a mechanical watch that challenges the classic perception of time. Entirely black and completely immersive, it embodies the perfect fusion of cutting-edge watchmaking technology and minimalist design. More than just a watch, the TYPE 3 Black is a unique visual and tactile experience, a monolithic work of art designed to look like a black pebble on the wrist.

Unparalleled readability thanks to oil

The major innovation of the TYPE 3 lies in its revolutionary display: the dial is bathed in liquid – exactly 3.57 ml of oil – eliminating any distortion of light. The result? Perfect readability from every angle, giving the illusion that the information is projected directly onto the sapphire crystal, like a digital screen. This technology, exclusive to Ressence, creates a striking contrast between the depth of the black and the clarity of the display.

A refined and technical all-black design

The TYPE 3 Black features an intense, deep black color from the dial to the case. Its aesthetic is radical and elegant, refined and technical. The new Ressence typography, now used on this model, accentuates the precision of the display while respecting the circular harmony of the dial. The ends of the numerals are rounded, as if sculpted by the machining tool that shapes the titanium of the dial.

Recent improvements include:

• A simplified hour disc with hour markers every two hours
• A new shock absorber for enhanced robustness
• Subtle pastel shades for the temperature and weekend day indicators

Intelligent mechanics

Inside, the ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System) displays the time without hands or crown. Fully lubricated by oil, it operates with minimal friction according to Archimedes’ principle: the components literally float in the liquid, optimizing the movement’s energy efficiency.

To compensate for thermal variations in the oil, the TYPE 3 Black incorporates the Bellows System, a self-balancing device whose operation can be read via a temperature indicator on the dial.

A design conceived for everyday life… and the future

Surrounded by a domed sapphire crystal on both sides and with no crown, the TYPE 3 Black evokes a natural pebble, smooth and reassuring. It fits the wrist fluidly, with no angles or breaks. A watch to wear, to contemplate, to experience.

Ressence TYPE 3 Black – main features:

• Case: black grade 5 titanium, 44 mm
• Glass: double domed sapphire
• Display: ROCS 3, continuous orbital disc
• Technology: oil chamber (increased readability)
• Indications: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, oil temperature
• Luminescence: Super-LumiNova® Grade A
• Water resistance: 3 ATM
• Bellows system: compensation for temperature variations
• Power reserve: 36 hours

An award-winning icon

From the moment it was launched, the TYPE 3 made its mark on the history of modern watchmaking. In 2013, it received the Prix de la Révélation Horlogère at the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), recognizing its technical and aesthetic audacity. In 2024, its BB2 Black Black version was named “Best of the Best” at the Red Dot Design Awards.