Introduction
Designing watches the likes of which have never been seen before, Ressence’s unique approach to watchmaking has created a design language that is traceable only to them. Characteristically unconventional, to put it lightly, Ressence utilizes spherical discs displaying the hours, minutes, seconds, and days that rotate through the displays of their timepieces to create an ever-evolving appearance for their watches. Released in 2014 and featuring a display system called the ‘Ressence Orbital Convex System’ that comprises of 27 gears and 40 jewels with painted engraved indications, the Type 1 is a true feat of craftsmanship and engineering that seems to have come from a sci-fi movie rather than an artisanal Swiss watchmaker. Launched in 2021 and crafted in collaboration with New York's Spyscape espionage museum, the Ressence Type 1 Spymaster takes the Belgian watchmaker’s iconic model and turns it into an espionage-themed limited-edition series of just 21 pieces, each of which are accompanied by a unique non-fungible token (NFT) artwork, blending the tangible with the digital. Featuring a grey-and-black color palette, titanium case, and Spyscape-redacted typography, the Spymaster exudes a stealthy charm in absolute abundance. Powered by the Ressence Orbital Convex System 1.3, this futuristic timepiece features a crown-less case, facilitating comfortable wear on both wrists. The symphony of rotating sub-dials and the watch's captivating design make the Spymaster a unique watch, even by Ressence’s high standards.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$10,000 – $15,000
The Details
Brand
Ressence
Dimensions
42mm x 11mm
Model
Type 1 Spymaster
Movement
Manual-wind cal. ROCS 1.3
Reference
Spymaster
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
2021
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Titanium
Included
Watch, box, papers and additional strap
Dial Color
Grey
Condition
Watch is in near-mint condition, with little signs of wear/use. Please note that the watch is complete with boxes and original guarantee card, but there is no NFT included with the sale.
Our Perspective
A unique watch oozing with personality and a distinctive style that only Ressence have come to master, the Type 1 Spyscape is a wonderful example of what a watchmaker can create when they venture beyond the conventions set by their industry and draw inspiration from somewhere that not many watchmakers have before.