Ressence TYPE 8 DE2 – Daniel Engelberg Limited Edition (Bright Turquoise)
With the TYPE 8.1 DE2, Ressence has created a piece that transforms time into a vibrant work of art: a hypnotic turquoise design, stunning lightness, and the brand's signature kinetic magic—it's impossible not to be captivated.
Ressence TYPE 8.1 DE2 A contemporary art watch in motion
The Ressence TYPE 8.1 DE2 stands as a bold expression of the brand’s Less is More philosophy, blending minimalist watchmaking with the vibrant world of contemporary art. Limited to only 40 pieces, this exclusive edition—created in collaboration with German artist Daniel Engelberg—features a striking turquoise dial inspired by his acclaimed Inside Out series. Its concentric circles and illusion of depth transform the watch face into a kinetic sculpture.
By integrating Engelberg’s geometric artwork directly into the dial, Ressence elevates its concept of “art in motion”: a living canvas continually reshaped by the brand’s patented ROCS 8 (Ressence Orbital Convex System). This mechanism animates the hour and minute discs as they orbit around each other, creating a fluid, ever-changing display of time that feels as alive as the artwork itself.
Minimalist in Form, Powerful in Presence
The TYPE 8.1 DE2 retains the pure design language of the TYPE 8 collection:
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a polished Grade 5 titanium case weighing only 40 grams,
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a balanced 42.9 mm diameter with an ultra-slim 11 mm profile,
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and a domed sapphire crystal designed to enhance the dial’s depth and luminosity.
The vibrant turquoise colourway gives the watch a playful yet refined personality—instantly recognisable, confidently modern, and perfectly aligned with Ressence’s artistic DNA.
A Pure Ressence Experience: Simplicity, Ergonomics, Emotion
With no traditional crown, the TYPE 8.1 DE2 is set via the caseback, offering a seamless, ambidextrous interaction. Powered by a customised automatic movement delivering 36 hours of power reserve, the watch remains faithful to Ressence’s quest for intuitive time-reading and tactile elegance.
It comes with a matching blue-green rubber strap and an additional premium leather strap, making it as versatile as it is visually captivating.
- MOVEMENT
- Patented ROCS 8 – Ressence Orbital Convex System – driven by the minute axle of a customised and reinforced 2892/2 base calibre
- Self-winding
- 36 hours power reserve
- 28,800 vibrations per hour
- 20 gears
- 31 jewels
- 4 ball bearings
- 42,9mm (diameter) x 11 mm (thickness)
- Polished/satinated Grade 5 titanium
- Sandwich architecture.
- Domed sapphire crystals.
- Splash resistance
- Manual winding over 12° and set-up via case-back ( crownless ). Rotating two directions.
- Grade 5 titanium convex dial (75mm radius) running on a jewel ball bearing with eccentric satellites rolling on jewel ball-bearings inclined at 9,75° (hours)
- Engraved indications filled with 100% Blue grade A Super-LumiNova®
- Hours
- Minutes
- Polished Ardillon Buckle in grade 5 titanium
- Blue green ribber strap (20/20mm)
- Complementary blue leather strap (20/20mm)
