RESSENCE TYPE 2 User manual

TECHNICAL FEATURES
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HOW TO READ THE TIME
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GETTING STARTED
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FAQ
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CONTACT US
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RESSENCE’S pursuit to improve the mechanical
watch is uniquely its own and the TYPE 2 is a perfect
example of the brand’s determination to build
products that question what a wrist watch can be
in the 21st century. The emphasis is to create a
better product as a whole - considering such
characteristics as legibility, wearability,
convenience, intuitiveness, and trust.
IMPROVED
MECHANICAL
WATCHES
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UNMISTAKABLY
RESSENCE
At the origin of every watch lays the similar
questions: How can we improve its functionality?
How can we intensify its user experience?
Ressence’s “less is more” philosophy produces
timeless watches while always adding a playful
and magical experience to them. They all share
the same inimitable DNA. The main disc, as well
as the auxiliary discs, revolve continuously,
behaving like moons around a planet. This
means that the face of your watch
changes perpetually - which is
the essence of Time.
DESIGNED IN BELGIUM
MADE IN SWITZERLAND
RESSENCE takes a distinctive approach to the
craft of contemporary Fine Watchmaking,
combining Swiss-made calibres with unmatched
self-engineered innovation. Although strikingly
innovative, the technologies implemented are
relegated behind the scenes. Ressence designs
and engineers their watches in Antwerp,
Belgium. To meet the highest quality standards,
your watch is produced and assembled in
Fleurier, Switzerland.
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It was in 2010 on the ZERO SERIES
prototypes that we unveiled for the
first time the patented invention on
which rests our new expression of
Time: ROCS which stands for Ressence
Orbital Convex System. Fully designed
and developed in-house, this unique
horological complication module
is composed of co-planar discs and
rings of different sizes, curved to
match the bend of the glass that
covers them. Recto, the discs create a
flush dial. Verso, they serve as platina
and bridges to the module with a large
number of components - from 107
components for the TYPE 1 (ROCS 1)
up to 215 components for the TYPE
3 (ROCS 3) which drives a six-fold
display complication.
Each of the time indications of the
RESSENCE watches is generated
by the ROCS from a single piece of
informationprovided bytheautomatic
base movement: the minute.
With the ROCS, time-information is
displayed on a single surface, both
eyes see a same image (like words on a
sheet of paper), while on a traditional
watch, where the hands and dial are
superposed, the projected image is
different for each of the two eyes
because of its 3D nature. The choice
to focus on the minute disc is also
dictated by a concern for legibility.
In most cases, this is the information
you first look for when checking your
watch. Every minute that passes, you
observe a different dial.
INNOVATIONS
CO-PLANAR DISCS TO INDICATE THE TIME
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Photo-
voltaic cells
Grade 5
Titanium 2892Ruby ball bearing
Micro
shutters
Hour disc
9.75°
Convex 75mm
diameter
minute disc
Domed anti-reflective
sapphire crystal
Seconds
disc 17°
Mode
selector 17°
37 Gears
e-Crown
cluster
45 jewels
Lever
ROCS 2
IN-HOUSE HOROLOGICAL COMPLICATION DRIVEN BY
THE MINUTE AXLE OF A CUSTOMISED 2892 BASE CALIBRE.
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INNOVATIONS
LEVER SYSTEM
INNOVATIONS
LEVER SYSTEM
In the pursuit of improved ergonomics, the organic design
of the RESSENCE watches becomes imperative in obtaining
a completely sleek surface. The case is less present and the
crown has disappeared from the scene. Right and left-handers
are now equally well-served.
On TYPE 2 the crown is replaced by an alternative of ingenious
simplicity, namely, the folding lever on the caseback, which
assumes the functions of manual winding and time setting.
Behind the easy setting / winding mechanism system also lies
the logical principle that the watch only needs to be set when it
has stopped. Simply setting the watch winds it at the same time.
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INNOVATIONS
E-CROWN
TYPE 2 main characteristic is the
multiple time zone automated setting
& adjusting thanks to the Ressence self-
engineeredelectronictechnology: the
e-Crown®. e-Crown®is an electronic
crown that automatically sets (e.g.,
while travelling or after not wearing
the watch) and adjusts (if needed) the
mechanical watch to the correct time.
e-Crown®is activated and controlled
by tapping the crystal on the dial
of the TYPE 2, offering a new tactile
experience and user-friendliness
to mechanical watches. Visually, it
is represented on the dial by the
selector sub disc and its four modes;
time zone 1 in yellow, time zone 2 in
green, Bluetooth in blue and e-Crown®
off in white. e-Crown®is light powered
via two solar cells. One always
available under the hour disc, the
second hidden around the e-Crown®
disc. You have two options to pre-set
the multiple time zones of the watch.
Either via the lever on the case back,
or very conveniently via an app using
Bluetooth connection. Wathever the
way you pre-set the time zones, they
are registered in the internal memory
of the watch. e-Crown®doesn’t rely
on radio or gps signals. You can leave
your TYPE 2 up to 3 months in your safe,
then simply put it back on your wrist.
Type 2 will set it-self automatically
to your last pre-set time zone and
release the barrel of the movement.
Driven by user experience, e-Crown®
combines the convenience and trust
of electronics with the emotion and
resilience of mechanical engineering.
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
FUNCTIONS
MOVEMENT
E-CROWN®
DIAL
CASE
STRAP & BUCKLE
WATER-RESISTANCE
TOTAL COMPONENTS
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Seconds, Minutes, Hours, e-Crown®
(2 automated time zones, stop seconds, self-setting, time monitoring).
ROCS 2 module driven by the minute axle of a
customised 2892/A base calibre
Self-winding
36 hours power reserve
28,800 vibrations per hour
37 gears
45 jewels
87 components
Four-layered 0,25mm thick flexible custom-built PCB
Convex (75 mm diameter) Titanium disc discs with 3 eccentric
biaxial satellites inclined at 9,75° (hours) and
17° (seconds and e-Crown selector)
Custom made photovoltaic cells around the hour and e-Crown®
(under 10 micro-shutters)
45mm diameter x 12mm thickness
Grade 5 Titanium
Double domed sapphire crystal with both sides anti-reflective coating
Manual winding over 30° and set up via folding lever on the caseback
Rotating two directions
22mm/20mm
Ardillon buckle
1 ATM (Splash-resistant)
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Time zone 2
e-Crown® off
Bluetooth
Time zone 1
Mode selector
Minutes
Seconds
Hours
HOW TO READ THE TIME

GETTING STARTED
You can use your TYPE 2 either with the help of electronics,
e-Crown®On, or without the help of electronics, e-Crown®Off.
e-Crown®Off
The TYPE 2 has a unique setting mechanism. Unlike traditional
watches, the TYPE 2 has no crown for winding or setting the
watch. The different actions normally carried out with a crown
are done by turning the caseback of the watch clockwise and/or
counterclockwise via the folding lever.
Important notice is to always turn slowly when winding or setting
(6 seconds to make one revolution). We recommend to first
manually wind the watch if necessary, then set the time.
1. MANUAL WINDING
Turning the caseback clockwise (when looking at the caseback)
will wind the watch manually over a short section (30°). The
winding section starts when you feel a slightly stronger
resistance. A winding sound is perceptible when rotating over
the section followed by a “click” sound when leaving it. While
manually winding, the time will change accordingly. It is therefore
recommended to wind by slowly oscillating the caseback back
and forth over the winding section about twenty times. (like a slow
disc jockey would). Attention, sometimes when going over the
winding section you feel a blocking… Don’t force it, just try again.
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2. TIME SETTING
The hour indication is directly connected to the minute indication.
This means you will need to turn the caseback one time to add one
hour. It is recommended to set the time by turning the caseback
counter clockwise (when looking at the caseback).
e-Crown®On
We invite you to first download the e-Crown®app.
For IOS For Android
Then go through the Tutorials. Our user-friendly videos will help
you to learn how to activate e-Crown®, to switch modes, to
connect to the app, to set time zones and to charge e-Crown.
If necessary, have a look at the Troubleshoot. Follow simply the
steps if you have trouble to connect the app with your watch.
Everything should work out.

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FAQ
WHEN DO I NEED TO SERVICE MY TYPE 2?
Your TYPE 2 does not require more frequent servicing than a
traditional watch. It is advisable to carry out a full service at an
authorized Ressence Service Center once every three to five years.
We recommend that you have the water resistance checked once a
year. Please note the service frequency also depends on the climate
and your own individual care of the watch.
WHY DO I NOT NEED TO WIND MY TYPE 2 ANYMORE?
TYPE 2 has a power saving function (stop seconds). When the
watch is not on your wrist for more than 12 hours, e-Crown®
will automatically hold the barrel of the mechanical movement.
When putting the watch back on your wrist, e-Crown®will release
the barrel and TYPE 2 will start running again.
HOW DOES MY TYPE 2 KNOWS THE CORRECT TIME?
TYPE 2 is not radio-controlled. When you set the watch via the
lever or via the e-Crown®app, time is also registered digitally
inside the watch.
FAQ
IS MY TYPE 2 SHOCK RESISTANT?
We have developed a special shock absorber between the base
calibre and the ROCS. Nevertheless, we recommend to wear a
TYPE 2 as a dress watch and not as a sports watch. It is made for
your everyday life but must be treated with the care it deserves.
IS MY TYPE 2 WATER RESISTANT?
Your watch is what we call splash resistant.
It is not meant to go under water.
CAN I REGISTER MULTIPLE TIME ZONES ON MY TYPE 2?
For added travel convenience, e-Crown®can register two time
zones. Set the second time zone the same way as the first one
and switch from one to another via the mode selector on the dial.
CAN I USE AN APP TO SET THE TIME ZONES OF MY TYPE 2?
Ressence developed the e-Crown®app to reach an unseen level
of convenience and modernity. Using Bluetooth to connect with
the TYPE 2, the app displays a type in list of cities to choose from
for both time zones to send directly to the smart crown.
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WARRANTY
2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
We go to great lengths to ensure that our watches are both genuine and enjoy
many years of good service. Each watch comes with an individual identification
serial number, which can be checked against our records to prove its authenticity.
Even our warranty cards are protected against tampering - made by Prooftag,
each card displays a randomly generated pattern of bubbles that is unique in
positioning, shape and size. The card cannot be replicated - not even by Prooftag.
The card - once completed, dated, signed and stamped by the authorised
RESSENCE retailer who sold the watch - makes the warranty valid. This guarantees
our watches against all manufacturing defects for 2 years from the date of
purchase. To make a claim against this warranty, please simply present your watch
and completed warranty card to any authorised RESSENCE retailer. Any card
stamped by a non authorised RESSENCE retailer is invalid.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by inappropriate use or handling
of the watch. It excludes wear and tear, damage caused by accident or careless
handling accordingly to the warranty terms.
One last thing: in the unlikely event that your RESSENCE watch needs repairing,
or when the time comes to duly maintain it, all work must be conducted by an
authorised Ressence Service Center. Unfortunately, failure to observe the above
conditions invalidates the warranty.
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A RESSENCE watch comprises many
dozens of tiny, often delicate parts,
carefully combined to make a robust,
high precision timepiece. Each example
is assembled with the utmost care - but
some things are beyond our control.
Shocks, magnetic fields and even gravity
can, over time, affect the performance
of its regulating parts - those that
work to count out the passing of time,
normally with such accuracy. This is true
of any mechanical watch.
As such, we recommend that it
undergoes a complete overhaul every
3 to 5 years, depending on how tough a
life it has led. This will ensure that your
RESSENCE watch enjoys a long, trouble-
free life as an exemplar of precision
time-keeping and high grade mechanics,
and will preserve its value.
This overhaul should only be conducted
at an authorised Ressence Service
Center. This will be best placed to
appreciate and restore the particular
intricacies of a RESSENCE watch.
We also advise that each year your
RESSENCE watch undergoes a water-
resistance test. This will ensure that the
gaskets that protect your watch from
humidity and dust remain at maximum
efficiency.
The service centre can also de-
magnetise your watch, which will
help re-establish the normal rate
of operation and accuracy. It is just
a fact of modern life that, thanks to
our use of electronic devices, TVs
and, occasionally, x-ray machines, the
environment is replete with sources
of strong magnetism. These can affect
the running of a mechanical watch.
MAINTENANCE
EVERY 3 TO 5 YEARS
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All RESSENCE watches undergo rigorous quality
control in compliance with the highest standards
of the Swiss watchmaking industry. After being
pre-tested in Switzerland, the entire watch
cased-up is controlled internally over a period
of 500 hours. The R500H - RESSENCE 500 Hours
- takes place in our headquarters and consists of
the 6 following operations.
Rating Regularity Control
Water Resistance: 1 to 10 ATM
Power-Reserve Control: 36 hours
Shock Resistance
Temperature Resistance: 5°C to 45°C
Aesthetics Control
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OUR AWARDS
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OUR MILESTONES
2010
2012
2014
2016
2011
2013
2015
We introduce the SERIES ONE,
a 150 piece edition based on the
ZERO SERIES.
We release the TYPE 1, our most
stripped back watch to date.
The Cultural Council of the FHH
certifies that RESSENCE meets
HAUTE HORLOGERIE standards
of excellence, the techniques
of watchmaking in symbiosis with
the applied arts.
We release the TYPE 2
The ZERO SERIES, a limited
run of 50 pieces, is launched to
meet the demand of connois-
seurs around the globe. It sells
out.
The TYPE 3, the first ever oil-
filled mechanical watch takes
the watch industry by surprise. It
is applauded as one of the most
innovative watches of the year.
TYPE 5, the first mechanical
diver watch to be perfectly
readable underwater regardless
of the viewing angle, is launched.
Benoît Mintiens introduces three
functional PROTOTYPES at
Baselworld. Our new concept
receives ecstatic reviews.
2017
2018
TYPE 12, the first cushion shaped
RESSENCE is launched.
CONTACT US
We welcome questions, suggestions and inquiries.
Feel free to contact us. Your details will be treated confidentially.
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] (Office hours GMT+1)
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