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Model Name:
Ressence Type 1 Round Night Blue
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Reference:
TYPE1-0N
Price ($)
$
20000
Country:
Belgium
A.I. Rating
7.9
Crowd Rating:
2436
Watch Description
The Type 1° "Night Blue" Round represents the continued exploration of essential shapes and sleek, functional minimalism by Ressence. Founder Benoît Mintiens states, "the new TYPE 1° Round feels in tune with Ressence's design philosophy: Better design is less design, function must prevail." The round dial has been simplified by placing indexes every 10 minutes, with larger hands for better visibility, and the absence of a crown makes the watch comfortable to wear on either left or right wrist. A new Night Blue dial gives the piece depth, adding to the visceral experience of time. Every aspect of this timepiece aims to create a meaningful and emotional relationship between owner and watch.
42.7
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11
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Titanium - Grade 5
Round
Sapphire
Automatic
ROCS 1.3 - Ressence Orbital Convex System
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Night Blue Convex German silver
A.I. Watch Review:
# Ressence Type 1 Round Night Blue Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Ressence Type 1 Round Night Blue is an avant-garde luxury tool watch with a futuristic crownless titanium case housing an oil-filled domed sapphire crystal and patented orbital disc display system that eliminates traditional hands for exceptional legibility, powered by the automatic ROCS 1 movement with 38 hours of power reserve, appealing to innovative collectors and modern adventurers who prioritize radical design over conventional complications.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.0/10.0
**Dials & Design Metric (9.9/10.0)** - The hypnotic Night blue oil-filled dial with rotating discs delivers unmatched originality and readability, surpassing even the most creative designs from MB&F.
**Movement Metric (9.8/10.0)** - The ROCS 1 module transforms a standard ETA base into a groundbreaking crownless automatic system with superior complexity and finishing, rivaling high-end independent watchmakers.
**Material Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Grade 5 titanium construction with a domed AR-coated sapphire dome and meticulous micro-blasting offers premium lightweight durability akin to top Richard Mille cases.
**Brand Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Ressence commands respect in the luxury innovation segment with low production and patented tech, on par with established independents like Urwerk.
**Rarity Metric (8.7/10.0)** - At around $21,000 with limited annual output under 1,000 units, it strikes a premium balance rarer than mass-luxury like Omega but more accessible than ultra-exclusives.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Ressence's short but impactful history shines through its patented ROCS system revolutionizing time display, comparable to early H. Moser innovations.
**Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Its 100m water resistance, lightweight build, and legible display make it suitable for daily sports and office wear, much like a refined Panerai Luminor.
**Functions Metric (5.0/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping with a runner seconds disc provides reliable utility but lacks extras like date, on par with minimalist field watches.
**Complications Metric (2.0/10.0)** - Pure time-only execution without traditional add-ons scores low, similar to no-frills divers like the entry-level Seiko.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 8.8
## WM Collector Grade: A
## Performance Insights: Exceptional strengths in design, movement, and materials deliver standout innovation, while minimal complications temper complexity; superior value versus an implied price of $12,500.
## TPS Interpretation: Superior Value: This watch overdelivers on revolutionary aesthetics and engineering well beyond price-expected norms.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
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