TYPE 3 MARC NEWSON LIMITED EDITION OF 80
The TYPE 3 MN represents more than a collaboration; it is the fusion of Marc Newson’s pioneering approach to industrial design and Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens’ innovative vision for time display.
ERGONOMIC ELLIPTICAL SILHOUETTE
This organic design combines Marc Newson’s signature style with Benoît Mintiens’ revolutionary oil-filled technology, powered by Ressence’s patented ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System), the proprietary display mechanism behind every Ressence watch.
“I wanted to merge our universes,” explains Mintiens. “Knowing Marc Newson’s design universe, I saw a pioneer of industrial-design thinking in fine watchmaking, and that really interested me. I wanted to bring Marc’s and Ressence’s vision of watchmaking into one perfect product.” Benoît Mintiens
OIL FILLED
The upper chamber is flooded with 4.15 ml of silicone oil, cancelling out the distortion caused by light refraction and ensuring exceptional readability from any angle.
ERGONOMIC PRECISION MEETS SEAMLESS FORM.
Marc Newson’s distinctive design language marries seamlessly with the artful engineering of the TYPE 3. Marc’s and Ressence’s vision of watchmaking into one perfect product.”
FOR THOSE WHO PRIORITISE PURITY
“Drawn from my established timepiece design ideology, the formal process behind this watch proved to be deeply rewarding: one which underlined my longstanding joy and fascination in this area of expertise,” says Newson, who notes that his design philosophy is dependent on an oscillation between past ideas and processes, and the constant urge for reinvention.
DEMATERIALISED TIME DISPLAY
“Ressence watches are a technical tour de force and remain unique in the industry. The original TYPE 3, in particular, balances clarity with sophistication. With the resulting TYPE 3 MN, the perfect representation of my original vision has been realised; the result of a deeply gratifying, collaborative process.” Marc Newson
ROCS
At the heart of the TYPE 3 MN lies Ressence’s patented ROCS 3 system, a mechanism featuring magnetically driven rotating discs that deliver a unique visual experience.
WHO IS MARC NEWSON?
Born in Sydney, Australia in 1963, Marc Newson has remained at the forefront of global design for over four decades. An internationally celebrated industrial designer, Newson’s innovative practice continues to embrace a remarkable breadth and complexity, from furniture, marine, automotive, and aviation design, to architectural projects, timepieces, luxury goods, jewelry and fine-art installations. Recognised for his boundary-defying approaches to materials, Newson’s signature aesthetic, has led to some of the most iconic works of design in the postmodern period.
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The future of reading time
A new language of time display
Ressence approaches watchmaking as an exercise in industrial design, where every component is developed around the principle of clarity and intuitive interaction. At the heart of each timepiece is the brand’s proprietary ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System), a patented module that replaces traditional hands with rotating discs mounted on a single, co-planar surface beneath a domed sapphire crystal. This creates a seamless, fluid reading of time, where all indications appear to move as part of one continuous system rather than separate mechanical layers.
The manufacturing process is defined by precision engineering and highly specialised components, combining Swiss horological expertise with contemporary design thinking. Each watch is assembled with a focus on integration, minimalism, and usability, resulting in a unified display that eliminates visual clutter and enhances legibility from any angle. Through this approach, Ressence delivers a distinctly modern interpretation of watchmaking—where form, function, and interaction are engineered as a single cohesive experience.
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