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Discover the TYPE 5 L - a watch that combines innovation, unique design and exceptional functionality.
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Description

Encounter of the 5th kind

Picture this: you’re in an experimental art exhibition, the room dimly lit, bustling with conversation and clinking glasses. You look at the time on your wrist and your luminous TYPE 5 L catches the eye of the person next to you. First a quick glance, then a smile. In an instant, you’re engaged in conversation, exchanging ideas and contact details.

The TYPE 5 L perfectly embodies our concept: beyond its functionality, an exceptional piece creates unexpected connections.

The brilliant TYPE 5 L is now available, and it’s truly radiant. Whether at the movies, in a cosy bar, through a tunnel or on the dance floor, you can be sure you won’t go unnoticed.

You may have guessed the meaning of the “L”. It doesn’t stand for “lagoon” or “lavender”, but for “luminescent”. Thanks to the full integration of Super-LumiNova®, the entire dial emits a bright glow as soon as the lights go out.

“This new flagship watch is as much a practical tool as a conversation starter, thanks to its exceptional legibility and unique design,” says Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens. “The TYPE 5 L is not just functional; it expresses the wearer’s singularity and quiet assurance, making it a true companion for all occasions.”

And by the way, it’s also perfect for diving.

The TYPE 5 Luminescent complements the existing TYPE 5 Night Blue and Black Black models.

Optimum legibility

The TYPE 5 L’s ultra-luminescence is combined with the presence of oil in the upper case chamber, creating an amplified projection effect that gives the illusion that information is displayed directly on the sapphire crystal. This makes the dial highly legible from any viewing angle, providing a clear, crisp display essential for divers.

Standards-compliant

The TYPE 5 L complies with the rigorous ISO 6425 standard, essential for underwater exploration, guaranteeing the highest levels of safety and reliability. The watch is water-resistant to 100 meters (10 ATM) and has passed shock and magnetic field resistance tests, among other rigorous tests. Its robust Grade 5 titanium construction ensures durability while maintaining a light weight.

Precision and safety

The TYPE 5 L is equipped with an ergonomically designed, easy-to-handle unidirectional rotating bezel, enabling precise and reliable adjustments, crucial for divers tracking immersion time. What’s more, each TYPE 5 case back incorporates the Ressence Compression Lock System (RCLS), guaranteeing water-resistance thanks to a secure locking mechanism.

 

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Specifications

TYPE 5L

ROCS 5 module – Ressence Orbital Convex System – patented and driven by the minute axis of a customized base caliber 2824/2
Winding and time-setting via the case back with the Ressence Compression Lock System (RCLS)
Magnetic transmission
Compensating bellows system for constant oil pressure
Automatic winding
36-hour power reserve
28,800 vibrations per hour
41 jewels
25 gears
3 ball bearings

Unidirectional bezel
46 mm (diameter) x 15.5mm (thickness)
10 ATM water resistance / ISO 6425
Grade 5 polished titanium
Two separate sealed chambers, the upper half of which is filled with 3.75 ml of oil
Double-dome sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating inside

Convex grade 5 titanium dial (250mm diameter) with 3 biaxial eccentric satellites inclined at 3° (hours), 4.75° (thermal gauge and second hand)

Engraved indications and dial filled with green grade A Super-LumiNova®.

Hours
Minutes
90″ second hand
Oil temperature

Pin buckle
Grey textile strap with yellow leather lining (24/22mm) + blue rubber strap (24/24mm)

325 components / 85 grams

Ressence TYPE 5 L
RessenceType 5
Ressence TYPE 5 L
43 200 € TTC
Available