The Ressence TYPE 9 ARM ‘Scattering Sun’ represents a harmonious convergence of disciplines, each deeply rooted in their respective crafts: the avant-garde horology of Ressence and the sartorial mastery embodied by The Armoury. This collaboration is not an arbitrary partnership, but a considered encounter between contemporary Belgian watchmaking and the refined, globally respected approach to menswear for which The Armoury is renowned. Ressence’s perpetual pursuit of clarity and ergonomic innovation finds a new language here, one that quietly honours classicism and restraint while deftly sidestepping nostalgia.
The dial, immediately, is where this union reveals its most poetic flourishes. Forged from Grade 5 titanium and finished with a meticulously sandblasted salmon PVD coating, its surface radiates both warmth and modern poise. The geometry of the display, sculpted by Ressence’s patented Orbital Convex System (ROCS), manifests in the absence of traditional hands: hours and minutes are read via fluidly rotating discs that glide across a multi-planar surface.
The reading experience is not only intuitive, but exquisitely tactile; indications are sharply engraved and infilled with the singular glow of green Grade A Super-LumiNova, ensuring legibility in all circumstances. This unique approach is accentuated by a custom fluted bezel, polished to a mirror finish, doubling as an elegant minute track. The choices in colour, depth, and finishing create an interplay of shadow and light reminiscent of fine tailoring’s best attributes: a dial that appears soft yet confident on the wrist.
Again, one finds the soul of Ressence laid bare in the ROCS 9 module. Operating under the skin is an automatic base calibre, originally customised to serve the unique needs of the TYPE 9. This movement contains 31 jewels, 20 gears, and 4 ball bearings, driving the time display through a mechanism entirely controlled by the minute axle.
Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement provides a reliable 36-hour power reserve, sufficient for daily wear and discreet enough not to draw attention to itself. The movement’s ingenuity lies in its design rather than excessive ornamentation; it is engineered for precision and ease, not for ostentation, aligning perfectly with Ressence‘s philosophy of ‘Simplication’, a focus on minimalism, experience, and functional beauty over superfluous excess.
The case, forming the tactile envelope of the watch, is crafted once again from Grade 5 titanium. Polished to an immaculate shine and measuring a svelte 39mm in diameter, it speaks fluently in the idiom of classical proportion, yet without surrendering its modern identity. The thickness is restrained at 11mm, and the entire ensemble weighs a featherlike 39 grams, strap included. The domed sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-reflective coating on the interior, ensures distortion-free legibility.
In line with Ressence’s innovative spirit, the case lacks a conventional crown; winding and setting are performed via the caseback, which rotates in two directions over a 12° range. The watch offers splash resistance at 1 ATM, underscoring its role as an everyday companion rather than a sports instrument. The tactile facets continue with the choice of strap: a chocolate suede, inspired by menswear’s textures, secured by a Grade 5 titanium ardillon buckle. The strap’s exposed stitching and supple feel reinforce the connection to bespoke tailoring, echoing the aesthetic sensibilities that underpin the collaboration.
The Ressence TYPE 9 ARM ‘Scattering Sun’ is at once a subtle conversation starter and a masterclass in contemporary watchmaking design. The Armoury’s influence has led to a more compact, classically elegant form, entirely suited for life beneath a shirt cuff or as a highlight in a discreetly curated wardrobe. Produced in an edition of only 20 pieces and available exclusively through The Armoury, this watch distils the very essence of both houses: a relentless pursuit of innovation, clarity, and beauty yielding a timepiece that does not shout, but speaks eloquently for those who understand its language. It is, simply put, the product of two visionaries dedicated to the future, not the past, and an understated benchmark for horological collaboration in the modern era.
Ressence TYPE 9 ARM ‘Scattering Sun’ Technical Specifications
NAME: TYPE 9 ARM – USD 19,000 / HKD 148,200 (excluding taxes), Available exclusively through The Armoury’s boutiques in Hong Kong and New York and online at thearmoury.com
Functions
- Hours
- Minutes
Movement
- Patented ROCS 9 – Ressence Orbital Convex System – module driven by the minute axle of a customised
automatic base calibre - Self-winding
- 36 hours power reserve
- 28,800 vibrations per hour
- 31 jewels
- 20 gears
- 4 ball bearings
Dial
- Sandblasted Grade 5 titanium dial (75mm diameter) with salmon colour PVD coating, running on a jewel
ball bearing with eccentric satellites rolling on jewel ball-bearings inclined at 9,75° (hours) - Engraved indications filled with green Grade A Super-LumiNova®
- Bezel: Polished Grade 5 titanium fluted design
Case
- Polished Grade 5 titanium
- Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating inside
- 39 mm (diameter) x 11mm (thickness)
- 1 ATM splash-resistance
- Manual winding over 12° and set-up via caseback
- Rotating two directions
Buckle & Strap
- Titanium ardillon buckle
- Suede chocolate strap (20/18mm)
Components
- 182 components
- Weight: 39 grams (strap included)
ABOUT THE ARMOURY
Founded by Mark Cho and Alan See in 2010, The Armoury was born from their passion for classic styling and an interest in telling the stories of exceptional artisans and their products.
The Armoury is their response to today’s trend of insubstantial, lifeless products that are too often masked by expensive advertising. The Armoury is built on pillars of design, craftsmanship, and personal style. Its foundation lies in classic tailoring, but its designs are tailored for the modern man. It is passionate about what it sells, sourcing items worldwide to create distinctive products with exceptional craftsmen and factories.
The Armoury aims to help men develop their sense of style and build a wardrobe that expresses it.
ABOUT RESSENCE
Founded by Benoît Mintiens in 2010, Antwerp-based Ressence is setting a new paradigm for watchmaking, redefining the essential.
Known for its patented Orbital Convex System, which replaces hands with rotating discs, Ressence crafts watches that are intuitive, legible and deeply human. Innovations like oil-filled dials and the absence of a crown serve one purpose: ergonomics, clarity and experience.
We apply design thinking to fine watchmaking, providing functional meaning to mechanical watches for customers who value clarity without losing soul and functionality without compromising beauty. We call this Simplication, a dedication to innovation, minimalism, and forging human connection in watchmaking.
In an industry landscape dominated by status and tradition, Ressence stands apart as a design-led independent company. Our Swiss-made watches are for modern life, not the museum, and our audience is curious and optimistic, seeking timepieces that spark conversation without pretension.
Wearing a Ressence is a statement of optimism, a belief that the future holds more promise than the past. It’s not about nostalgia, but about moving forward. From Type 1 to Type 9, our approach is an anderstated benchmark in contemporary horology.