Watch crafted with genuine sand from every Emirate, creating a visually striking timepiece.
WATCH THE SANDS OF TIME FLOW LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Breaking the mold, Belgian watchmaker Ressence has teamed up with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons to fashion a sand-infused, time-telling marvel in honor of the UAE retailer's 75th anniversary. Dubbed the Type 9 S75, this incongruous timepiece places you smack dab in the heart of the desert, all while reveling in Ressence's signature orbital display.
Earth Meets Eternity
Nostalgia strikes as you delve into the primal roots of timekeeping with the Type 9 S75. The hours slip away as the first portable timekeeper, the humble hourglass, inspires this cutting-edge timepiece. Up for the adventure, Ressence's founder Benoit Mintiens and Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi ventured into the UAE's sprawling dunes to source the raw material. Equal quantities of sand hailed from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah, leaving no Emirate behind. The sand, bound to the Type 9's rotating titanium discs via an adhesive process, remains intact. This tactile souvenir of the Middle Eastern dunes refuses to shift or decay.
Light up Your World
The desert surface's ever-changing complexion finds its reflection in the Type 9 S75's dial. With every angle and light source, minuscule grains of sand catch and scatter illumination, creating a dynamic, ancient-yet-futuristic texture. Note the dial's three sand-free patches, as they house the jeweled bearings for Ressence's ROCS 9 module. But make no mistake, this watch is still an extraordinary mechanical marvel with gears whirring beneath its sandy veneer.
Innovation Rooted in History
Priced at $15,900, the Type 9 S75 grants access to Ressence's most affordable entry point. Be warned, affordability is relative in a watch world ruled by complex watch mechanisms nestled within a 39mm titanium casing. Advanced technology fits snugly inside, including Ressence's proprietary ROCS system, a different take on traditional timekeeping. And yet, despite its high-end pedigree, the S75 can surely rival the most iconic timepieces with its captivating, ultramodern design.
Embrace the Desert
Continuing the regional theme, the S75 sports a camel-colored leather strap and matching titanium buckle, befitting the watch's sandy dial. Rounding out the quartet of Ressence and Ahmed Seddiqi collaborations, the Type 9 S75 ranks as our favorite due to its audacious experimentation with materials and design, all without compromising the brand's core values.
Spec Sheet
Model: Ressence Type 9 S75
Case Material: Grade 5 titanium
Case Size: 39mm
Case Thickness: 11mm
Movement: ROCS 9 module with customized ETA 2892-2 base
Power Reserve: 36 hours
Water Resistance: 10m (splash resistant)
Band: Camel-colored leather strap
Limited Edition?: Yes, 20
Price: $19,500
Pricing & Availability
Snatch up this limited-edition watch quickly, as only 20 pieces proudly bear the Type 9 S75 insignia, exclusively offered during Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons' 75th anniversary celebration. Be prepared to shell out $19,500 (nearly $4,000 above the standard Type 9 price) before taxes. With its wide-reaching acclaim and its rarity, the Type 9 S75 is already selling out. Keep your eyes peeled for it to surface on the secondary market in the coming months.
- This tactile souvenir of the Middle Eastern dunes, bound to Ressence's Type 9's rotating titanium discs, refuses to shift or decay, making the watch a unique wearable that blends style, technology, and history.
- The Type 9 S75, a fusion of technological innovation rooted in history, is not just a watch; it's a gadget that offers an ever-changing, sand-filled display to light up your world, setting it apart from other wearables.
