Ressence

Ressence was founded in 2010 with one goal in mind; to challenging the status quo of the mechanical wrist watch, its relevance in modern times and to refresh an entire industry that seems to rest on its past achievements. Winners of the 2013 Horological Revelation Award at the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie, Ressence takes a distinctive approach to the craft of contemporary Fine Watchmaking, combining Swiss-made calibres with unmatched self-engineered innovation to reimagining how mechanical watches can function and interact with its user in the modern age.

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Over the Rainbow: Four Futuristic Dials That Take Color To A New Level

Today, we’re looking back at launches from Ressence, De Bethune, Oris, and Simon Brette that use daring techniques to create crazy cool surfaces.

By Rhonda Riche

Novelties, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026

Head to Toe: Ressence’s New Type 11 Features Its First Fully In-House Design

At this year’s Watches and Wonders, Ressence unveiled its first model decked in the Belgian brand’s pioneering spirit from the outside in, thanks to the RW-01.

By Cait Bazemore

Time in Motion: Six Highlights from Ahmed Seddiqi’s Series of 75th Anniversary Timepieces

With the start of Dubai Watch Week just over a week away, today we’re highlighting six anniversary editions that exemplify Ahmed Seddiqi’s, the founder of this biennial event, decades of innovative design, technical mastery, and distinctive horological character.

By Sébastien Aeberli

Diamond Jubilee: Ressence Releases a Limited-Edition Type 9 to Celebrate Ahmed Seddiqi’s Anniversary

Released today, this gem celebrating retailer Ahmed Seddiqi’s big 75th birthday is the first in a series of collaborations honoring the UAE’s leading luxury watch and jewelry destination.

By Rhonda Riche

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Over the Rainbow: Four Futuristic Dials That Take Color To A New Level

Today, we’re looking back at launches from Ressence, De Bethune, Oris, and Simon Brette that use daring techniques to create crazy cool surfaces.

By Rhonda Riche

Novelties, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026

Head to Toe: Ressence’s New Type 11 Features Its First Fully In-House Design

At this year’s Watches and Wonders, Ressence unveiled its first model decked in the Belgian brand’s pioneering spirit from the outside in, thanks to the RW-01.

By Cait Bazemore

Time in Motion: Six Highlights from Ahmed Seddiqi’s Series of 75th Anniversary Timepieces

With the start of Dubai Watch Week just over a week away, today we’re highlighting six anniversary editions that exemplify Ahmed Seddiqi’s, the founder of this biennial event, decades of innovative design, technical mastery, and distinctive horological character.

By Sébastien Aeberli

Diamond Jubilee: Ressence Releases a Limited-Edition Type 9 to Celebrate Ahmed Seddiqi’s Anniversary

Released today, this gem celebrating retailer Ahmed Seddiqi’s big 75th birthday is the first in a series of collaborations honoring the UAE’s leading luxury watch and jewelry destination.

By Rhonda Riche

Wrist Art: The Results of the TimeForArt Charity Auction

The arts-benefitting charity auction continues to grow into an ever-more important timepiece event, and Watchonista has the results!

By Mike Espindle

The Indies That Rocked: Four Standouts from the Watch Shows in Geneva

What does a 1940s television, the artist formerly known as Prince, colorful graphic design, and stained glass have in common? Read on to find out.

By Barbara Palumbo

Watchonista Staff Picks: The Watches We’d Like for Valentine’s Day

It’s Valentine’s Day, so today, we here at Team Watchonista pick the watches we would like to receive on this romantic holiday.

Can A Watch Be Smart And Mechanical? An Evaluation Of The Ressence Type 2 e-Crown

“The best way to envision the future of fine-watchmaking is by creating it.” Benoît Mintiens, Ressence founder and creative mind.

By Sophie Furley

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