Type 8 DE1 Pink

• Case: Polished Grade 5 Titanium • Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating inside
• Size: 42.9 mm x 11 mm
• Movement: self-winding, Patented ROCS 8 module driven by the minute axle of a customized calibre
• Function: Hours, Minutes
• Power Reserve: approximately 36 hr
• Water Resistance: 10 m
• Dial: Grade 5 titanium dial (75mm diameter) running on a jewel ball bearing with eccentric satellites rolling on jewel ball-bearings inclined at 9,75° (hours) • Engraved indications filled with blue Grade A Super-LumiNova®
• Caseback: Case back winding and time setting with Ressence Compression Lock System (RCLS)
• Strap/Bracelet: Soft Pink rubber strap with titanium ardillon buckle

Ressence continues its artful exploration of watchmaking, teaming up with Munich-based painter and sculptor Daniel Engelberg on two striking, limited-edition watches. The TYPE 8 DE1 (warm pink) and DE2 (vivid turquoise) are inspired directly by Engelberg’s acclaimed Inside Out series— known for mesmerising concentric circles and optical depth.

With just 40 piecess per edition, these watches reinforce Ressence’s ethos to push the boundaries of creative collaboration in art and horology—they’re kinetic pieces, brought to life by the brand’s Orbital Convex System (ROCS). “This project is a true application of art to a watch,” says Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens. “It’s a perfect example of two universes working together organically.” Engelberg adds, “For the first time, my work is animated—truly alive.”

This collaboration continues Ressence’s dialogue with the art world, building on past creative partnerships with talents like Alain Silberstein, Shantell Martin, and Stefan Sagmeister, with the intention of making such encounters an increasingly meaningful part of our journey. 

Built on the TYPE 8 design, the new models (TYPE 8 DE1 and DE2) exemplify Ressence’s ‘Less is More’ philosophy, focusing on simplicity in both design and functionality.  By eliminating superfluous details, the TYPE 8 distils watchmaking to its essence: offering a pure time-reading experience with hours and minutes displayed through the patented Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS).