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Ressence TYPE 3

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Case

Diameter
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Titanium

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
36h

ETA

The dominant mid-tier Swiss automatic workhorse, in production since 1982 and used by hundreds of brands. It runs at 28,800 vph with roughly 38–42 hours of power reserve, hacks, and hand-winds; the Sellita SW200-1 is its pin-compatible alternative.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
none
Bracelet
leather_strap

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TYPE collection · 14 watches

TYPE 1 Round
TYPE 1 Round42.7mm
TYPE 1 Slim
TYPE 1 Slim42mm
TYPE 1 Squared
TYPE 1 Squared41.5mm
TYPE 11
TYPE 1141mm
TYPE 2
TYPE 245mm
TYPE 2 Anthracite
TYPE 2 Anthracite45mm
TYPE 3 MN
TYPE 3 MN44mm
TYPE 5
TYPE 546mm
TYPE 5 L
TYPE 5 L46mm
TYPE 7
TYPE 741mm
TYPE 8
TYPE 842.9mm
TYPE 8 Design Edition
TYPE 8 Design Edition42.9mm
1 more in this collection
TYPE 9

4 colorways

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The Ressence TYPE 3 is widely praised for its revolutionary oil-filled, liquid-crystal display, which creates a unique visual effect of floating hands and subdials that meld into the sapphire crystal for superior legibility at all angles, free from distortion and reflections. Owners appreciate its "something different" appeal and the familiar, welcome experience of its liquid chamber for daily wear. The watch's innovative construction, including a magnetic coupling and crownless design, is noted as a complex engineering feat. Some owners report needing servicing, including potential oil changes, with one noting a laborious date-setting process requiring many caseback turns. The lack of stated water resistance is an odd omission for a sealed, liquid-filled watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ressence TYPE 3 highly for its unique visual experience and innovative design.

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