Why is Ressence so expensive?
Why is Ressence so expensive?
Yes, they’re expensive, but there are reasons: the unique design, and just how much it took to get there. The first time you pick up a Ressence watch can be a very disorienting experience. Despite the illusion, however, Ressence watches are mechanical – in fact, the base caliber is an ETA 2824.
How does the Ressence Type 3 work?
Mintiens has now simplified the Ressence winding system to the maximum: rotating the back in one direction winds and sets the time forward, rotating in the opposite direction sets the time back. That’s it. As the movement winds automatically, only a short wind is enough to set it in motion.
What is Ressence watch?
RESSENCE is a watch manufacturer founded in 2010 by Benoît Mintiens in Antwerp, Belgium. The brand name is a portmanteau of “Renaissance” and “essence”.
Where are Ressence watches made?
Switzerland
To realise the innovative ideas behind a RESSENCE watch requires a superlative attention to detail and craftsmanship. We work with a dedicated atelier in Switzerland – the benchmark of excellence – to produce our watches.
Are Ressence watches digital?
Ressence aims to offer the experience of a high-end mechanical watch, augmented by the benefits digital technology can offer to it.
What is an oil filled watch?
Oil Filled Watches. Since there is oil in the interior of the watch instead of air and the heat capacity of this matter is much higher than what it is in the standard watches, fogging on the crystal due to the sudden temperature changes is prevented.
Are Ressence watches mechanical?
What kind of oil do you use for a wrist watch?
Moebius 9010 – The most popular oil because it is a light, synthetic oil that is used for high speed low pressure areas, cap jewels, train gear, pivots, pallet jewels, balance staff, and regulating parts.
What is Moebius oil?
Moebius 9010 is a 100% synthetic general purpose, fluid thin, oil with excellent resistance to aging and good resistance to pressure. With excellent lubricity and outstanding grip, this oil is ideal for pallet jewels, escapements, and balance staffs, regulating parts and fast mobiles. Suitable for all materials.
How do you clean and lubricate a watch?
You simply dip the tip of the oiler into the oil to pick up a drop and then place it onto the area to be oiled. Capillary action then pulls the oil onto the watch part. The tips of dip oilers can even be shaped to your preference with sandpaper.
