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Ressence Type 1 Slim HOD3

Partially verified

The Ressence Type 1 Slim HOD3 is a limited-edition wristwatch resulting from a collaboration between the independent maker Ressence and Hodinkee. The watch is constructed with a slim, ergonomic titanium case finished with a black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating. Its dial features a partially skeletonized design, revealing elements of the mechanical structure beneath. Timekeeping is managed by the proprietary ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System) module, which is mounted atop a modified 2824 ébauche movement. The ROCS module comprises 107 components, 27 gears, and 40 jewels, functioning as an orbital regulator that displays hours, minutes, seconds, and days. The auction description reports the watch is in good working order, though specific service history and original accessories remain undocumented.

The Ressence Type 1 Slim HOD3 showing the partially skeletonized dial and orbital regulator display.
The Ressence Type 1 Slim HOD3 showing the partially skeletonized dial and orbital regulator display. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Orbital regulator wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Ressence
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
سوئیس

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Display

The Ressence Type 1 Slim HOD3 utilizes a titanium case treated with a black DLC finish, designed to minimize weight while ensuring durability. The slim profile is intended to improve ergonomics during wear. The watch is defined by its partially skeletonized dial, which exposes the mechanical architecture of the ROCS module.

The display system functions as an orbital regulator. Instead of traditional hands, the module receives input from the minute arbor to drive rotating discs that indicate the hours, minutes, seconds, and days. This system is designed to provide high clarity and a fluid method of reading time.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب این مدل از جنس تیتانیوم با پوشش DLC مشکی ساخته شده”
  • “صفحه ساعت به صورت نیمه‌اسکلتون (partially skeletonized) طراحی شده”
  • “مکانیزم اختصاصی نمایش زمان بر پایه ماژول ROCS طراحی شده است”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch features a hybrid mechanical architecture. The base caliber is derived from a modified 2824 ébauche, which provides the primary power. Mounted above this is the proprietary ROCS module, which acts as the regulating and display interface.

The ROCS module is composed of 107 individual components, including 27 gears, and is jeweled with 40 stones. The module operates by receiving data from the base movement's minute axle to calibrate the orbital movement of the discs.

Evidence for this section
  • “بخش پایینی کالیبر نیز بر پایه یک موومنت بازطراحی‌شده 2824 ébauche شکل گرفته است”
  • “این ماژول مداری از ۱۰۷ قطعه، ۲۷ چرخ‌دنده و ۴۰ سنگ قیمتی تشکیل شده”

Condition and Attribution

It is presented as a limited-edition collaboration between the Ressence brand and the media outlet Hodinkee.

The auction description explicitly notes that details regarding the watch's service history, daily operation records, or the inclusion of original boxes and papers are absent from the provided information.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساعت در وضعیت عملکردی مناسب به همراه بدنه تیتانیوم DLC و ساختار نیمه‌اسکلتون معرفی شده است”
  • “جزئیات دقیق‌تری در خصوص تاریخچه سرویس‌های دوره‌ای، کارکرد روزمره یا اقلام همراه نظیر جعبه و مدارک در متن منبع ذکر نشده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production number for this limited edition collaboration?
  • Does the current movement configuration include any specific modifications to the 2824 ébauche beyond the standard Ressence integration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Ressence Type 1 Slim HOD3
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRessence“سازنده: Ressence”
ModelType 1 Slim HOD3“مدل: Type 1 Slim HOD3”
Case materialTitanium with DLC coating“جنس بدنه: تیتانیوم با پوشش DLC (DLC Titanium)”
Movement moduleROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System)“ماژول نمایش (بخش بالایی): سیستم انحصاری ROCS”
Base movementModified 2824 ébauche“پایه موتور (بخش زیرین): کالیبر بازطراحی‌شده 2824 ébauche”
ROCS component count107 pieces“تعداد قطعات ماژول ROCS: ۱۰۷ قطعه”
Jewel count40 jewels“تعداد سنگ‌های قیمتی: ۴۰ جواهر”

Visible details

  • Partially skeletonized dial revealing the orbital mechanism
  • Orbital regulator display for hours, minutes, and seconds
  • Black DLC-coated titanium case with a slim, ergonomic profile

Research qualifications

  • Current service history is not documented in the source
  • Availability of original packaging or accompanying paperwork is not confirmed

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Ressence مدل Type 1 Slim HOD3 با بدنه تیتانیوم DLC

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record e17f33722b

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